4 hours 20 minutes

4.72 from 7 votes

01.17.14

Updated: 04.23.19

Crockpot Cashew Chicken

Name: Crockpot Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 260 min
Yield: 4
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

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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 I suggest you run right out and get one. It’s the best thing since sliced bread. Seriously.

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

4.72 from 7 votes

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 4 hrs

Total: 4 hrs 20 mins

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Serves:

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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.

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

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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%)

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:Asian

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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.

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