Description
Delight in this savory Crock Pot Cashew Chicken, where tender chicken and crunchy cashews simmer together in a rich sauce for a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup cashews (toasted or raw)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Mix Your Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken pieces in your crock pot and pour the sauce over them. Stir gently to combine.
- Set The Timer: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for about 4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Add Cashews: About 30 minutes before serving, add the cashews to maintain their crunch.
- Serve It Up: Serve the chicken over rice or steamed veggies and garnish with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider browning the chicken in a skillet before placing it in the crock pot. - You can swap cashews for peanuts or add bell peppers for extra crunch. A splash of lime juice can brighten the flavors.