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We made this Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken one night for dinner and it has become a favorite for our family.

A while back, I found this amazing recipe on Pinterest that involved two of my favorite foods – cashews and chicken. This recipe is perfect because it is made in a slow cooker.

Making this dish is very very simple. Just put all your ingredients in the slow cooker and it does the job. You can serve this with a side of roasted broccoli and sticky rice for the perfect well-balanced Asian meal. It is a dish the whole family will love and appreciate.

Of course, you can also make this in an Instant Pot if you want or need dinner on the table in under an hour.

Why This Slow Cooker Meal is Delicious

If you like softer cashews you can add them during the cooking process. However, if you want more of a crunch, add the crunchy cashews right before serving. I did both and then a sprinkling of green onions and sesame seeds to finish it off. The cashews are the best part!

This is one of the best meals I have ever eaten. I am getting back into my cooking mode lately. Making delicious food for you is something I truly enjoy.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did! This recipe reminds me of my Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken dish.

How to Make Crockpot Cashew Chicken

A simple slow cooker meal is just what the doctor ordered. For this recipe, you need the following list of ingredients —

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
• 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp canola oil or you can use sesame oil if you prefer
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 4 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 4 Tablespoons ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup cashews

Combine the cornstarch and pepper in a Ziplock freezer bag. Add the chicken pieces. Shake to coat with cornstarch mixture. 

Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high heat on the stove top. Brown chicken for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Place chicken in the slow cooker. 

Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl — soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sweet chili sauce sugar, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and cashews. Next, pour them over the chicken. If you are not a fan of cashews, you can swap them out for water chestnuts.  

Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Serve this slow cooker recipe with a side of white rice, brown rice, or my favorite — Fried Rice. You could even add some bok choy for more of an International flare.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat the next day for another great meal.

Check out these other crockpot recipes

• Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Butt
• Perfect Slow Cooker Pot Roast
• Slow Cooker Pork Chops With Gravy