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Emily Carter

Crockpot Cashew Chicken Recipe

A slow-cooked, savory-sweet chicken dish with crunchy cashews and a thick, garlicky sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • For the Sauce:
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • For the Final Touch:
  • ¾ cup unsalted cashews
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish
  • Steamed rice or noodles for serving

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
  1. Toss chicken cubes in cornstarch and black pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and lightly brown the chicken (optional, but adds texture).
Step 2: Make the Sauce
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Step 3: Slow Cook the Chicken
  1. Place chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it.
  2. Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
Step 4: Add Cashews & Final Touches
  1. Stir in cashews during the last 30 minutes.
  2. Serve over rice or noodles and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~480
  • Total Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 38g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 15%
  • Vitamin C: 10%
  • Potassium: 20%
  • Calcium: 8%
  • Magnesium: 12%

Pro Tips for the Best Cashew Chicken

  • Want crispier cashews? Toast them in a dry pan before adding them.
  • Like a thicker sauce? Stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water) during the last 15 minutes.
  • Prefer dark meat? Swap chicken breasts for boneless thighs for more flavor.
  • Make it spicy! Add extra red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
This Crockpot Cashew Chicken is sweet, savory, and packed with crunch—without requiring you to lift a finger.