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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

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This slow cooker cashew chicken is a healthy spin of a classic Chinese-American dish. Ditch the sugar! My crockpot version paleo and Whole30 compatible but not lacking in flavor. Instructions to make this easy chicken recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (fat trimmed & cut into pieces)
  • 1 cup whole roasted, unsalted cashews
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green onion, chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot only)
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all ingredients except the cashews to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours, LOW 4-6.
  3. Stir in cashews. Let sit on WARM for 5-10 minutes or until cashews are soft to your liking.

Instant Pot

  1. Add all ingredients except the cashews to the Instant Pot.
  2. Close and seal vent. Select manual setting and set time for 6 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick-release the pressure.
  3. Open the lid and stir in the cashews. Let sit on WARM for 5-10 minutes or until cashews are soft to your liking.

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Find it online: https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-cashew-chicken/

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