Looking for an easy, low-effort meal that is still packed with flavor and goodness? Well, here it is! This slow cooker cashew chicken is so yummy! Our favorite thing about crockpot meals is that you dump everything in and then kind of forget about it LOL!
What you need:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1 inch pieces
- 3 tbsp arrowroot flour, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 tbsp water
What to do:
Place the diced chicken into a 6-quart slow cooker and add 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour, salt and pepper. Use tongs to toss the chicken with the flour, salt and pepper to coat the chicken piece. In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, add in all of the remaining ingredients except for the cashews, water and remaining 1 tablespoon of arrowroot. Stir the sauce to combine everything together, and then pour into the slow cooker over the chicken. Give it a quick toss to evenly distribute. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for for 3-4 hours. Remove the lid and stir in the 1 cup of cashews. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of arrowroot flour with 1 tablespoon of water. Use a fork to stir to dissolve the flour and then pour into the slow cooker. Stir into the sauce, place the lid back on and cook for an additional 20 minutes to soften the cashews and thicken the sauce.