Crock Pot Orange Cashew Chicken

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 3

Crock Pot Orange Cashew Chicken recipe for a sweet and savory main course

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

487

Sugar

31g

Fat

15g

Crock Pot Orange Cashew Chicken is a tasty and easy-to-make dish perfect for any weeknight meal. Cubed boneless, skinless chicken breasts are combined with sliced onions, salt, and peppercorns in a Crock Pot, then covered in a mixture of orange marmalade and water. Left to cook for hours, this dish will infuse flavors together to make a delicious sweet and savory meal. Cashews add a crunch and healthy fats to this recipe. Served over rice or veggies, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a quick, easy, and delicious meal.

Instructions

1.	Place the cubed chicken, sliced onions, salt, and black peppercorns into the Crock Pot. Mix well.
2.	In a small bowl, mix together the orange marmalade and water. Pour the mixture over the chicken and onions in the Crock Pot.
3.	Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
4.	During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped cashew nuts.
5.	Serve over rice or veggies, and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires minimal preparation.

The combination of sweet orange marmalade and savory chicken creates a delicious flavor profile that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

The use of a Crock Pot does require advance planning, as the dish should cook for hours.

Additionally, the addition of cashews may not be suitable for those with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein due to the chicken and cashews.
Cashews are also high in healthy fats and other essential nutrients such as magnesium and zinc.
However, the use of orange marmalade does add a significant amount of sugar to the dish, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

	2 -3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cubed into 1 inch pieces )
	1 onion ( sliced thin )
	1 teaspoon salt
	10 black peppercorns
	1 jar orange marmalade
	3 tablespoons water
	1/4 - 1/2 cup cashew nuts ( chopped )