Autumn and the versatile crockpot - a perfect match

Daylight is dwindling and there's a nip in the air. Yup, it's time to bring out the Crockpot for some delicious - and easy - evening meals.

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (About 4 pieces)
• 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
• 4 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 4 Tablespoons ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup cashews

Instructions

1. Combine cornstarch and pepper in resealable food storage bag. Add chicken. Shake to coat with cornstarch mixture.
2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken about 2 minutes on each side. Place chicken in slow cooker.
3. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sweet chili sauce sugar, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and cashews in small bowl; pour over chicken. (If you like your cashews to be softer add them during the cooking process, if you want more of a crunch, add them right before serving)
4. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
5. Serve over rice. Makes 4-6 servings.

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