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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

Last Updated on September 12, 2020. Originally Posted on September 23, 2020 By Laura Franco / 2 Comments

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Move over take-out! Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken is the new favorite in town. It's tender, tangy, sweet, and spicy. It has something for everyone. I promise this is one of the best recipes you'll make in your slow cooker all year. via @krazykitchenmomMove over take-out! Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken is the new favorite in town. It's tender, tangy, sweet, and spicy. It has something for everyone. I promise this is one of the best recipes you'll make in your slow cooker all year. via @krazykitchenmomMove over take-out! Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken is the new favorite in town. It's tender, tangy, sweet, and spicy. It has something for everyone. I promise this is one of the best recipes you'll make in your slow cooker all year. via @krazykitchenmom

Move over take-out! Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken is the new favorite in town. It’s tender, tangy, sweet, and spicy. It has something for everyone.

I promise this is one of the best recipes you’ll make in your slow cooker all year.

Serving bowl filled with cashew chicken with rice in a bowl on the side

The 4 Top Reasons This Recipe Is So Good

  1. The sauce is tangy with just the right amount of heat.
  2. The chicken turns out moist and fork tender.
  3. The cashews give this dish a great little crunch.
  4. It’s so easy!

Ingredients

ingredients to make slow cooker cashew chicken

Chicken Breasts – I used boneless skinless chicken breast.

Cashews – I prefer the cashew halves over the whole cashews for this recipe.

Rice Wine Vinegar – I find that rice wine vinegar is sweeter and lighter than white vinegar which tends to be stronger and bolder.

Soy Sauce – I always use low sodium soy sauce in any recipe that calls for soy sauce.

Scallions – The scallions in this recipe are for garnish. I also used white sesame seeds (not pictured) for garnish.

How To Make Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

  1. Dice the bell pepper into chunks and ginger into small pieces. Set them aside.
  2. Cut the chicken into cubes and toss the cubed chicken pieces with the cornstarch.
  3. Cook the chicken chunks in extra virgin olive oil until they are browned on all sides. You will need to do this in batches.
Three of the first steps in making slow cooker cashew chicken
  1. Add the following ingredients directly into the slow cooker – soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, red pepper flakes, chopped ginger, and ketchup.
  2. Mix the sauce, add the chicken and cook on high for 3-4 hours. Add the bell pepper when there is 1 hour of cooking time left.
  3. Serve with white rice and garnished with sliced scallions and white sesame seeds.
two shots showing inside of crockpot with the cashew chicken sauce

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use anything other than chicken breasts?

Absolutely! If you are a dark meat lover, you can easily substitute the chicken breasts with boneless skinless chicken thighs. You can even use lean pork, like pork tenderloin if you prefer.

What does the cornstarch do?

When you toss the meat into cornstarch and then cook it on high heat, the cornstarch serves to seal in the juices and help maintain moisture. It also works as a barrier so the meat doesn’t burn quickly. And probably one of the most important functions in this recipe is that it thickens the sauce as the meat and sauce cook together in the slow cooker.

Is this recipe spicy?

Yes, I would say this recipe is a bit on the spicier side. But you can certainly tone it down by reducing the amount of red pepper flakes or not using them at all. It will still taste fantastic.

Can I make this recipe in the oven?

Yes, it’s very adaptable to cooking in the oven. Simply follow all of the steps until you get to the point where you start adding ingredients to the slow cooker. Preheat the oven to 375° and cook the chicken and sauce in a shallow baking dish for 45-50 minutes. Add the veggies 1/2 through the cooking time.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

  • Buying fresh ginger – Fresh ginger is sold in large clumps called fingers and is sold by weight. Believe me when I tell you that your local market doesn’t expect you to buy a pound of ginger, especially when most recipes call for 1-2 teaspoons or tablespoons. Simply break off the amount of ginger you need. At the checkout, it will be weighed and you’ll be surprised to see that you just bought $0.25 cents worth of ginger.
  • Peeling fresh ginger – Peeling fresh ginger is easy. Simply use a teaspoon and start at one end of the ginger piece as slide the spoon down it lengthwise. The skin peels right off.
  • Storing fresh ginger – You can store whole pieces of ginger in your refrigerator for 3-4 weeks. Store it in a small zip-top bag in the vegetable crisper.
  • Freezing fresh ginger – you can also freeze fresh ginger by peeling it and chopping it and storing it in a freezer zip-top bag for up to 6 months.
  • Add more veggies – this recipe is very adaptable for veggies lovers. You can add broccoli, edamame, celery, and even water chestnuts. I recommend adding the veggies 2/3 of the way through the cooking time so they keep some of their natural crunchiness.
A serving of cashew chicken with white rice

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Serving bowl filled with cashew chicken with rice in a bowl on the side

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

Move over take-out! Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken is the new favorite in town. It's tender, tangy, sweet, and spicy. It has something for everyone.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Asian Style/Main Meal
Cuisine: Asian Style
Keyword: crockpot recipe, slow cooker recipe, weeknight diner
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 green pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil substitute canola oil
  • 3 tbsp corn starch
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 4 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp sweet red chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup whole cashews or cashew halves
  • 1 tbsp chopped scallions for garnish optional
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Dice the bell pepper into chunks and ginger into small pieces. Set them aside.
  • Cut the chicken into cubes and toss the cubed chicken pieces with the cornstarch.
  • Cook the chicken chunks in extra virgin olive oil until they are browned on all sides. You will need to do this in batches.
  • Add the following ingredients directly into the slow cooker – soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, red pepper flakes, chopped ginger, and ketchup.
  • Mix the sauce, add the chicken and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Add the bell pepper when there is 1 hour cooking time left.
  • Serve with white rice and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
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  1. john kennedy says

    February 8, 2021 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    Love the flavors going on in this dish (all of my favs!) plus the crunch from the nuts!!

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  2. Wanda says

    February 10, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    We’ve been using our slow cooker a lot as it’s so cold here. This dish looks so delicious, I can’t wait to try it!

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