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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

Published on August 02, 2026
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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 180 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

A secret sauce and crisp veggies bring this takeout classic to the next level

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon toasted (Asian) sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asian chili-garlic sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced crosswise on a slight diagonal
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 cup small broccoli florets
  • 1 cup diced red or orange bell pepper
  • Cooked rice or cauliflower rice
  • Coarsely chopped roasted cashews

Instructions

  1. Whisk the honey, vinegar, tomato paste, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chili-garlic sauce if using, salt, and pepper together in a 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
  2. Cover and cook on the LOW setting until the chicken registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 2 hours.
  3. Stir in the carrot, cashews, snow peas, broccoli, and bell pepper. Cover and continue cooking on the LOW setting until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 30 minutes more. Stir to evenly distribute the sauce, coating the chicken, vegetables, and cashews. Serve over steamed white, brown, or cauliflower rice.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 02, 2026
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 180 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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