Description
Indulge in a delightful blend of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a savory sauce that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Chop both bell peppers and mince garlic.
- Mix Your Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
- Assemble in the Crock Pot: Place chicken pieces at the bottom of the crock pot. Pour sauce mixture over the chicken. Add chopped bell peppers and stir to combine.
- Cook Low and Slow: Set crock pot on low heat for 4-6 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours.
- Add Cashews: About 30 minutes before serving, add cashews to the pot.
- Serve It Up!: Serve over rice or quinoa, drizzling with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider searing the chicken in a pan before adding it to the crock pot. - You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different twist. - Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or broccoli for extra crunch.