Cashew Chicken
Say goodbye to takeout and hello to homemade goodness with our Cashew Chicken recipe. Quick, flavorful, and made with love right in your kitchen—what could be better?
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Add to Pot 15-20 Minutes Before Serving:
- 1/2 cup Whole Unsalted Cashews
- 1 tbsp Corn Starch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or to an internal temperature of 160F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the bag's contents into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup of liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, with natural pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred chicken and return to pot.
- To thicken, mix 1 tbsp Corn Starch with 1 Tbsp. water together, and stir into sauce.
- Add 1/2 cup Whole Unsalted Cashews and stir.
- Allow the meal to cook or sit on a warm setting for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve over rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with stir-fried peppers, broccoli, or a veggie mix
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1221mgPotassium: 634mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
Cashew Chicken Bag Label