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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken for Two: Simple Weeknight Recipe

If you own a slow cooker, you can skip takeout and prepare a simple, flavorful Cashew Chicken at home—healthier and more budget-friendly.

cashew chicken with rice on two plates with a glass of water

Making Cashew Chicken at home lets you control ingredients and avoid additives or unexpected allergens.
Ginger adds both flavor and health benefits to this dish. Known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, ginger also soothes the stomach and supports digestion. Cashews contribute plant-based protein and heart-healthy nutrients, making this meal satisfying and nutritious.
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken requires minimal hands-on time and common pantry ingredients. No elaborate prep—combine the ingredients in the slow cooker and go about your day while the flavors develop.

package of chicken breasts

bottle of rice vinegar and jar of sriracha sauce

Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Cashew Chicken In A Slow Cooker:

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • unsalted roasted cashews
  • soy sauce or tamari
  • rice vinegar
  • chili garlic sauce (or sriracha)
  • honey
  • dried ginger
  • tapioca flour (or tapioca starch)

Use unsalted cashews for best results.

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.

cashew chicken in a slow cooker

How To Make Cashew Chicken In A Slow Cooker

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the slow cooker along with the cashews.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey and dried ginger. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  3. Mix the tapioca flour with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth, then stir into the slow cooker to help thicken the sauce as it cooks.
  4. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or Low for 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Serve over steamed rice and vegetables, or enjoy as desired.
cooked cashew chicken in a slow cooker

Pro Tips

The recipe below is written for two servings but scales easily—double or triple ingredients to feed a larger group.
Serve Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken with steamed rice and a side of vegetables for a balanced meal.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

cashew chicken for two on plates with forks

cashew chicken with rice on two plates with a glass of water

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken For Two

Jennifer Draper

If you have a slow cooker, you don’t need take-out! Instead, you can make this simple yet incredibly tasty Cashew Chicken at home—healthier and more economical.
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Prep Time 10
Cook Time 6
Total Time 6 10

Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese

Servings 2
Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or Tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour

Instructions

 

  • Chop chicken into bite sized pieces and place into slow cooker along with cashews
  • Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey and ginger and pour over chicken
  • Whisk tapioca flour with 2 tablespoons water until smooth and mix into slow cooker ingredients
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours
  • Serve over rice or as desired

Notes

  • Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 60gFat: 16g
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