Best 2 Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipes

Slow cooker cashew chicken is a popular dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, sweet cashews, and a savory sauce. This convenient recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With just a few simple ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CASHEW CHICKEN

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken image

This is a wonderfully rich and flavorful recipe that is easy and simple to make. Serve over noodles or rice.

Provided by Ruth Bishop

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 5h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 651.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1150.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

SLOW COOKER CASHEW CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by NiteSki

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (About 4 pieces)
3 Tablespoons Cornstach
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
4 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
4 Tablespoons ketchup
2 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup cashews

Steps:

Directions Combine cornstarch and pepper in resealable food storage bag. Add chicken. Shake to coat with cornstarch mixture. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken about 2 minutes on each side. Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sweet chili sauce sugar, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and cashews in small bowl; pour over chicken. (I like my cashews to be softer so I add them during the cooking process, if you want more of a crunch, add them right before serving) Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Serve over rice. Makes 4-6 servings. Combine cornstarch and pepper in resealable food storage bag. Add chicken. Shake to coat with cornstarch mixture. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken about 2 minutes on each side. Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sweet chili sauce sugar, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and cashews in small bowl; pour over chicken. (I like my cashews to be softer so I add them during the cooking process, if you want more of a crunch, add them right before serving) Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Serve over rice. Makes 4-6 servings.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your cashew chicken the best flavor. If you can, buy organic ingredients whenever possible.
Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts are very lean and can easily become dry if they are overcooked. Cook them until they are just cooked through, about 10-12 minutes on high or 2-3 hours on low.
Make sure the sauce is thick and creamy: The sauce is what really makes this dish special. Make sure it is thick and creamy by simmering it for a few minutes before serving.
Serve over rice or noodles: Cashew chicken is traditionally served over rice or noodles. You can also serve it with a side of vegetables.

Conclusion:

Cashew chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat for lunch or dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your cashew chicken turns out perfect every time.