Lazy Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

Chicken dish in a round with pot with the lid tilted off to the side. Fresh raw cashews are crumbled on top

5 from 6 votes

This easy cashew chicken crockpot recipe is real crowd pleaser. Tender chicken, broccoli and cashews all in a delicious, savory, Asian-inspired sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

additional prep-time at end of cooking time15

Total Time6 25

Course: Brunch, dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Asian inspired

Keyword: Cashew chicken in slow cooker, cashew chicken recipe, chicken recipes, crockpot cashew chicken, Easy chciekn dinner recipe, slow cooker cashew chicken, slow cooker chicken and corn soup

Servings:

Calories: 546kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
knife
cutting board

Ingredients

½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 chicken breasts or 4 thighs OR about 8 chicken tenders
3 cups broccoli frozen or fresh
1½ cups raw, unsalted cashews

Instructions

line slow cooker with liner, if using.
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic and ginger to slow cooker and mix together
Add chicken to slow cooker and make sure it is well coated with sauce on all sides
Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3) or until temperature of chicken reaches 165°
about half an hour prior to serving remove chicken from slow cooker vessel and cut into cubes.
Add broccoli and cashews to slow cooker and Stir to coat
Return chicken to slow cooker, stir all to combine, cover and allow to cook for another 20-30 minutes or until broccoli is cooked.
serve over rice, rice noodles or riced cauliflower.
enjoy!

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