For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before slow cooking. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference. Toasted sesame seeds make a great addition to the garnish along with the green onions.
Slow-Cooked Cashew Chicken
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME2 hrs 8 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 18 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS19
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a savory-sweet sauce with crunchy cashews, this slow-cooked delight is a hassle-free way to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home. The perfect balance of flavors and textures makes it an instant family favorite.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate28 g
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Cholesterol78 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein35 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium1368 mg
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Sugar12 g
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Fat18 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a resealable plastic bag, combine cornstarch and black pepper. (5 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
Add chicken pieces to the bag and shake well to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the cornstarch mixture. (5 minutes)
03
Step
2 mins
Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)
04
Step
10 mins
Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. This step adds flavor and texture to the final dish. Transfer the browned chicken to a multi-functional pressure cooker or slow cooker. (10 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cashews, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, dark brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil. (5 minutes)
06
Step
2 mins
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the pressure cooker or slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated. (2 minutes)
07
Step
2 hrs
Close and lock the lid of your multi-functional pressure cooker. Select the Slow Cook function and cook on Low for approximately 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded together beautifully. If using a traditional slow cooker, cook on Low for 4-6 hours. (120-360 minutes)
08
Step
2 mins
Once cooked, garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy this delectable Cashew Chicken with steamed rice or noodles. (2 minutes)
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Jaquelin Olson
May 28, 2025I made this in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was so tender.
Augustine Ebert
May 21, 2025The sauce is amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
Lucious Hills
Apr 17, 2025This recipe is so easy and delicious! My family loved it.