Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

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Level: Easy

Serves: 4

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Description

Easy to prepare, better than takeout, and way healthier for you, too!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2-½ pounds Chicken Thighs, Bone-in, Skin-on
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cups Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, Minced
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews
  • 4  Green Onions, Sliced, For Garnish
  • Cooked Brown Rice, For Serving (optional)

Preparation

Heat a fry pan over high heat and add oil.

Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the hot pan. Cook until well-browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer browned chicken to the bowl of a slow cooker.

Combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili paste, honey, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a small bowl and pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.

Top with sliced green onions and serve over steamed brown rice, if desired.

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