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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

This easy Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken is quick to prep, better than takeout, and way healthier for you, too!

Categories Clean, Healthy Recipes, Slow Cooker
Difficulty Easy
Keyword cashew chicken crockpot, crockpot cashew chicken, slow cooker cashew chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 518 kcal
Author Lacey Baier

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili paste
  • 1 tbsp raw honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 4 green onions, for garnish, sliced
  • cooked brown rice optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a fry pan over high heat and add the oil.

  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the hot pan. Cook until well-browned, about 2 minutes per side.

  3. Transfer browned chicken to the bowl of a slow cooker.

  4. Combine the low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili paste, raw honey, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a small bowl and pour over the chicken.

  5. Cover and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours. Top with sliced green onions.

  6. Serve over steamed brown rice, if desired.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
Amount Per Serving (2 cups)
Calories 518 Calories from Fat 332
% Daily Value*
Fat 36.9g57%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 218.1mg73%
Sodium 990.1mg41%
Carbohydrates 3.1g1%
Fiber 3.6g14%
Sugar 0.2g0%
Protein 42.9g86%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.