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Cashew Chicken Recipe

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 633
Daily Value: 32%
Servings: 4

Dairy-Free
Fat27g41%
Saturated5g25%
Trans0g0%
Carbs46g15%
Fiber1g6%
Sugars6g0%
Protein52g104%
Cholesterol215mg72%
Sodium1190mg50%
Calcium53mg5%
Magnesium167mg42%
Potassium1110mg32%
Iron5mg28%
Zinc6mg37%
Vitamin A188IU4%
Vitamin C24mg41%
Thiamin (B1)0mg32%
Riboflavin (B2)0mg28%
Niacin (B3)15mg73%
Vitamin B61mg68%
Folic Acid (B9)67µg17%
Vitamin B121µg24%
Vitamin D2IU1%
Vitamin E1mg7%
Vitamin K20µg25%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated13g0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated6g0%
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Cashew Chicken
Karen Petersen

Here's a delicious slow cooker recipe for the Chinese favorite. So good, and with fairly easy prep. Serve this over steamed brown or white rice for a quick weeknight meal.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • One 8-ounce can water chestnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • Steamed rice, for serving

DIRECTIONS

Combine the flour and pepper in a Ziploc plastic bag. Add the chicken and shake to coat with the flour mixture. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker.

Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, garlic, ginger, water chestnuts, and pepper flakes in a small bowl and pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Stir in the cashews. Serve over rice.

Recipe Details

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Servings: 4
Total time: 4 hours
Cuisine: Chinese
Special Designations: Kid-friendly