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Cashew Chicken in a Slow Cook

Cashew Chicken in a Slow Cook

A easy slow cooker dish combines tender chicken with crunchy cashews for a flavorful, comforting meal. Perfect for busy days, it lets the ingredients meld together while you relax and wait for dinner to be ready.

★★★★★5(10 reviews)Updated: Mar 31, 2026
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 2 hr 8 min
Total Time 2 hr 18 min
Difficulty Hard

Ingredients 0/13

Why This Recipe Is So Easy To Love

A perfect blend of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a savory sauce that cooks slowly to develop deep flavors. It's easy to prepare and requires minimal hands-on time, making it great for busy days. The slow cooking process ensures juicy meat and a rich, comforting meal.

Expert Cooking Tips

- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness.
- Toast the cashews lightly before adding them to enhance their crunch and aroma.
- Avoid lifting the lid too often to keep the heat steady and cook the chicken evenly.

Directions

Toss the cornstarch and pepper together in a zip-top bag, then add the chicken pieces and give the bag a good shake to coat them evenly. Heat some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer the browned chicken to your slow cooker or multi-functional pressure cooker. In a separate bowl, mix together the cashews, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil. Pour this sauce over the chicken, then cover and set your cooker to the Slow Cook function on Low. Let it cook for around 2 hours until the chicken is tender and the flavors have melded nicely. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped green onions for a fresh touch.

Serving Variations

Serve over steamed jasmine rice or fluffy quinoa to soak up the sauce. Add a side of steamed broccoli or snap peas for a fresh, crunchy contrast. Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh cilantro to brighten the dish.

How To Preserve This Dish

Let the leftovers cool completely before storing in an airtight container. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave to avoid drying out the chicken. You can also freeze portions for up to 2 months.
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By Daniel Carter
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Daniel focuses on practical, easy-to-follow recipes designed for everyday home cooking.

Heart icon Nutrition Facts

350 Calories
Fat
18 g
Carbs
20 g
Protein
30 g
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
10 g
Sodium
700 mg
Serving Size: 1 serving
*Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

Reviews (10)

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User Reviews

Hana
★★★★★
Apr 25, 2026
This was my first slow cooker recipe and it came out delicious. My husband said it tastes like restaurant quality!
Omar S.
★★★★★
Apr 13, 2026
Made this for a small dinner party, everyone enjoyed it. I doubled the recipe and it held up really well in the slow cooker.
Helena M.
★★★★★
Apr 10, 2026
Made this after work, set it and forgot it. Came back to a perfectly cooked, flavorful dinner.
Rafael
★★★★★
Apr 06, 2026
Set it in the slow cooker before work, came home to a delicious, well-cooked meal. My wife was impressed!
Noah
★★★★★
Feb 25, 2026
Super simple to prep and the slow cooker did all the work. The creamy sauce was a big hit with my wife.
Tomasz K.
★★★★★
Feb 05, 2026
Made for family dinner, everyone was happy. The cashews gave a nice crunch, and the sauce was rich but not too heavy.
Olivia
★★★★★
Jan 28, 2026
Made this for a small gathering and had plenty for next day lunch. The flavors actually deepened after sitting overnight.
Leila
★★★★★
Jan 26, 2026
Cooked a batch for the week, and it stayed moist and flavorful reheated. Really appreciate how hands-off it is.
Mei
★★★★★
Jan 13, 2026
Perfect for a cozy night in. Loved the tender chicken and the subtle sweetness from the sauce. My family asked for seconds!
Keiko T.
★★★★★
Dec 20, 2025
Loved how hands-off it was. The slow cooker did all the work and the sauce was creamy but not overpowering. Will make again.
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