Crockpot Cashew Chicken
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Crockpot Cashew Chicken – forget Chinese takeout, this right here is what you need! Easy to prep, delicious flavors and a crowd pleaser.
Life is good. It’s the weekend again, it’s super sunny outside, not a cloud in the sky and it’s pretty warm. Life is pretty yummy. Sunny warm weather in January and this crockpot cashew chicken right here. Life is pretty good.
If you don’t own a crockpot
But forget about crockpots and let’s focus on this chicken right here. Are you one of those people that love to order Chinese food. Go ahead, raise your hand, I’m right there with you. But you know what, you never know what goes in that food, yes they taste great but you always wonder.
Well do not worry anymore, this cashew chicken is right up there with Chinese takeout but you make it at home yourself and you know what goes in your food. It’s all good. It’s a win win situation. Uh, did I mention it’s delicious? It’ll go before you can say I love this chicken!
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Crockpot Cashew Chicken
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 4 hrs
Total: 4 hrs 20 mins
Serves: 4
Crockpot Cashew Chicken - forget Chinese takeout, this right here is what you need! Easy to prep, delicious flavors and a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless, cut into smaller pieces
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar packed
- 3 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp ginger fresh, grated
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup cashews
Instructions
- Combine flour and pepper in a ziploc bag. Add chicken. Shake to coat with flour mixture.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken about 2 minutes on each side. Place the chicken in your crockpot.
- In a small bowl combine soy sauce, vinegar, bbq sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes; pour over chicken.
- Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in cashews.
Recipe Notes
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 317kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 19g (6%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Cholesterol: 72mg (24%)Sodium: 761mg (33%)Potassium: 591mg (17%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 200IU (4%)Vitamin C: 2.1mg (3%)Calcium: 21mg (2%)Iron: 2.3mg (13%)
Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Cashew Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 761mg33%
Potassium 591mg17%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 2.1mg3%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nicole Enright says
Is there any way to do this recipe in the instant pot?
Jo Cooks Team says
Here’s an IP version: https://cravinghomecooked.com/instant-pot-cashew-chicken/
Christine says
Love this recipe!! Have made it several times- a family favorite!
Ilya says
Looks yummy!
Do you have data about calories and protein for this dish?
Joanna Cismaru says
Just added it. 🙂
Lori Yelizarov says
Can you combine bonless breasts and bonless thighs together?
Thanks
Joanna Cismaru says
Absolutely!
Linda says
Anxious to try this recipe, have you ever doubled this recipe?
Any changes you would suggest?
Fenne Kieken says
Sure, go ahead and double it and make any changes you want to make the recipe your own. Thats what cooking is all about – creating your own dishes with what you like and taking a recipe and starting with it. Enjoy and have fun in your kitchen and thanks for being a part of our Jo Cooks community
Liz says
I’ve got this in the crock right now and since I have made many, many of your dishes without ever commenting, I thought I’d let you know that you are my modern day hero. Where do I go for apps? Jo Cooks. For pot lucks? Jo. For something to add a little variety when things seem ‘same ole, same ole’? Jo. Thank you for providing this busy mom a ton of great recipes! Can’t wait to try this recipe tonight.
Joanna Cismaru says
Hi Liz! Thank you so much and I’m so glad you finally decided to comment! You can find tons of appetizers, if you click on recipes then appetizers on the right side, or simply click here. Look through the recipes, I have hundreds here, many which are perfect for picnics. 🙂
Jessica says
I made this for dinner tonight. My husband and I loooooooved it! It was just like from a chinese restaurant! the crock pot does wonders for chicken. So moist and flavorful. I am keeping this recipe on hand, thank you!
Jessica says
With the leftovers I made a delicious salad with romaine, balsamic vinegar, and cherry tomatoes! It was excellent! I was very pleased that the reheats were excellent also!
Irina says
Thank you for the recipe!
However *blush* I wanted to rather ask about the dish, I absolutely love it: where does it come from?
Thanks again!
jo says
Hi Irina,
Aren’t they gorgeous? My husband got them at Costco. 🙂
Anne says
Great recipe! Everyone loved it!