Slow-Cooked Cashew Chicken

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I make this cashew chicken in my Fagor® Multi-Functional Cooker where it cooks in about 2 hours (mine runs hot), but you could also make it in a traditional slow cooker; just allow a longer cook time.

Submitted by Clo
Published on March 5, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 8 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 18 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 cup roasted unsalted cashews

  • ¾ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar

  • ⅓ cup ketchup

  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

  • 4 green onions, sliced diagonally

Directions

  1. Combine cornstarch and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces and shake bag to coat with cornstarch mixture.

  2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Fagor®).

  3. Combine cashews, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a bowl. Pour over chicken.

  4. Close and lock lid. Select Slow Cook function. Cook on Low until flavors are well combined and chicken is cooked through, about 2 hours. Garnish with green onions.

Cook's Note:

Cashews will be softer if you add them in the beginning of the cooking process. If you like the cashews to have more of a crunch, add them right before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

408 Calories
18g Fat
28g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 408
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 1368mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 484mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.