Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

Ingredients:

• 600g (1.3 lb) chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
• 1 cup cashew nuts (unsalted, lightly toasted if possible)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1–2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
• 2 green onions (chopped)
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the sauce
   • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chicken broth.
3. Load the slow cooker
   • Add the chicken pieces to the slow cooker.
   • Pour the sauce over the chicken and mix gently.
5. Cook
   • Cover and cook:
     • Low: 4–5 hours
     • High: 2–3 hours
7. Thicken the sauce
   • Mix cornstarch with water, stir into the slow cooker.
   • Cook for another 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
9. Add cashews
   • Stir in cashews during the last 10–15 minutes (keeps them crunchy).
11. Finish & serve
    • Garnish with green onions and cilantro.
    • Serve hot over rice or noodles.

🍽️ Tips:

• For extra crispiness, lightly pan-fry the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.
• Add bell peppers or broccoli for a veggie boost.
• Adjust sweetness/spice to your taste.