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?

5 from 4 votes

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EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

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 Minced Garlic
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 Day of Cooking

1/2 cup Whole Unsalted Cashews
1 tbsp Cornstarch 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 thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours or to an internal temperature of 165F.

Pressure Cooker:

Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup of liquid.
Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, quick pressure release.

Additional Instructions:

Shred chicken and return to pot.
To thicken, mix 1 tbsp Cornstarch with 1 Tbsp. water together, and stir into sauce.
Add 1/2 cup Whole Unsalted Cashews and stir.
Let the meal 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.

**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.

Cashew Chicken Bag Label