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Slow Cooker Paleo Cashew Chicken

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken cooks low and slow until the chicken is tender and coated in a savory sauce. Serve it over rice or vegetables for an easy dinner that delivers plenty of flavor with very little hands on time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts cut into small 1-2 inch bite sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Arrowroot Powder or flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed oranges
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3/4 cup chopped cashews
  • 1 large red bell pepper chopped

Instructions

  • Place Arrowroot Powder or flour in a medium sized bowl. Add raw bite sized chicken breast and toss to coat each piece.
  • Heat up a large skillet and add coconut oil.
  • Once hot, add chicken and cook on each side for only 1 minute or until slightly golden (keep raw on the inside).
  • Mix together, coconut aminos or soy sauce, vinegar, chili garlic sauce, ketchup, orange juice, and honey in a small bowl.
  • Add chicken and sauce to slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is nice and tender.
  • Add cashews and red bell pepper.
  • Serve immediately.