Serves 6
315 min
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
Recipe GLPR40f9d96362f74d
Tender cubed chicken breast coated in a savory Asian-inspired sauce made with soy sauce, tomato paste, and ginger, then slow-cooked until perfectly tender. Roasted cashews are stirred in near the end for a delightful crunch and richness. Finished with fresh scallions and served over steamed rice for a comforting, flavorful meal.
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Ingredients
2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Corn starch
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
⅛ teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Canola oil
5 tablespoons Soy sauce
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
1 tablespoon Light brown sugar
1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
2 Garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon Sesame oil
⅛ teaspoon Ground ginger
¼ teaspoon Sriracha or hot sauce to taste
½ cup Whole raw cashews
2 tablespoons Chopped scallions
Cooked rice for serving
Directions
Place the cubed chicken, all-purpose flour, corn starch, salt, and black pepper into a large resealable plastic bag. Seal tightly and shake vigorously until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the flour mixture.
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Working in batches to avoid crowding, add the coated chicken pieces to the hot skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a light golden-brown crust. Transfer the browned chicken to your slow cooker.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, tomato paste, light brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, ground ginger, and sriracha until smooth and well combined.
Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and gently toss everything together to coat evenly. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Stir in the whole cashews, cover again, and cook for an additional 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls, top with the cashew chicken and sauce, and garnish generously with fresh chopped scallions before serving.
