How to Make Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken is a delicious and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your home kitchen. This recipe is a perfect combination of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a savory, sweet and spicy sauce. The best part? It’s made in a slow cooker, which means minimal effort for maximum flavor.

Whether you’re a fan of Chinese takeout or just looking for a new slow cooker recipe to add to your arsenal, this Cashew Chicken recipe is sure to be a hit....

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped
  • ½ white onion, chopped
  • water to cover
  • 1 pound raw cashews

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place the chicken thighs in a slow cooker. Add the garlic, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, pepper, scallions, and white onion to the slow cooker. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover everything. Cook on High for 5 hours. Sprinkle the cashews over the mixture and cook another 30 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    651 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 1151mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 709mg