Delicious Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe

This Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken recipe is a fantastic option for a hassle-free and flavorful meal. Tender chicken cooked in a savory sauce with a touch of sweetness, combined with crunchy cashews, makes for a delightful combination. The slow cooker method allows the flavors to develop and the chicken to become incredibly tender. Serve this dish over steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• 1/2 cup unsalted cashews, roasted
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Sliced green onions, for garnish
• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the slow cooker and toss in the sauce to coat.
3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the slow cooker and stir well.
5. Continue cooking on low heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
6. Stir in the roasted cashews and let them warm up in the slow cooker for a few minutes.
7. Serve the slow cooker cashew chicken over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions.

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