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crockpot cashew chicken topped with crushed cashews on top of rice, on a serving dish
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Crock Pot Cashew Chicken

Winner winner crockpot cashew chicken dinner! This tender chicken is a family pleaser with authentic Asian flavors and easy common household ingredients.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Crock Pot Cashew Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 374kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • A pinch dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup cashews chopped
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • cooked rice

Instructions

  • Trim any visible fat off the chicken (2 pounds). 
  • Combine the flour (1/4 cup) and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) in a 1-gallon resealable bag. Add the chicken and shake to coat with the flour mixture.
  • Heat oil (1 tablespoon) in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken for about 2 minutes on each side. Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • Combine soy sauce (1/2 cup), vinegar (4 tablespoons), ketchup (4 tablespoons), sugar (2 tablespoons), garlic (2 cloves), ginger (1 teaspoon), and pepper flakes (a pinch) in a small bowl then pour over chicken. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. 
  • Add cashews (1 cup) and stir. Garnish with green onions. Serve over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1351mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2.8mg