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June 1, 2016 · Updated June 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Asian-Inspired Quinoa Chicken with Candied Cashews

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This Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken recipe puts a healthy twist on a classic takeout favorite, and it’s absolutely delicious! The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make!

A healthy twist on a classic takeout favorite, and it's absolutely delicious! (And the candied cashews are out of this world good!!)

Crockpot Asian-Insired Quinoa Chicken

What really makes this dish are the candied cashews — they are to-die-for! My husband had to shoo me away while he was cooking them because I kept trying to sneak them.

I love this recipe because it is the perfect healthy weeknight dinner and makes awesome leftovers. OR you can serve this dish when you have company and really wow your guests!

A healthy twist on a classic takeout favorite, and it's absolutely delicious! (And the candied cashews are out of this world good!!)

Here’s what you need to make our Quinoa Chicken with Candied Cashews:

Don’t be intimidated by the long ingredient list — this truly is an easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe!

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  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1lb chicken breast, cubed (about 3 breasts)
  • 1 onion, chopped or sliced sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped or sliced
  • 3 stalks of bok choy, chopped into 1″ pieces
  • 1 cup whole cashews
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 TB soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 1 TB rice wine vinegar (or other light vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 TB Mirin (sweet Japanese cooking wine)
  • 1 tsp powdered ginger
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • sliced green onions for garnish

This Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken recipe puts a healthy twist on a classic takeout favorite, and it's absolutely delicious! (And the candied cashews are out of this world good!!)

STEP ONE: Layer ingredients in slow cooker (this classic Crock-pot has lasted us years!) in this order: quinoa, onions, peppers, bok choy, chicken.

STEP TWO: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together liquid ingredients EXCEPT for 2 TB Mirin. Pour this sauce over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.

STEP THREE: In a small frying pan over medium heat, quickly saute cashews with 2 TB Mirin for about 20 seconds. The Mirin should caramelize on the cashews, forming a stick-sweet coating like candy. Set aside.

STEP FOUR: Before serving, top your quinoa chicken with candied cashews, sesame seeds, and sliced green onion.

This Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken recipe puts a healthy twist on a classic takeout favorite, and it's absolutely delicious! (And the candied cashews are out of this world good!!)

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A healthy twist on a classic takeout favorite, and it's absolutely delicious! (And the candied cashews are out of this world good!!)
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Asian-Inspired Cashew Chicken with Quinoa

This Asian Inspired Cashew Chicken has the added health benefits of Quinoa. Enjoy it tonight!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 694kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 lb chicken breast cubed (about 3 breasts)
  • 1 onion chopped or sliced sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped or sliced
  • 3 stalks of bok choy chopped into 1" pieces
  • 1 cup whole cashews
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 TB soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 1 TB rice wine vinegar or other light vinegar
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 TB Mirin sweet Japanese cooking wine
  • 1 tsp powdered ginger
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Layer ingredients in slow cooker (this classic Crock-pot has lasted us years!) in this order: quinoa, onions, peppers, bok choy, chicken.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together liquid ingredients EXCEPT for 2 TB Mirin. Pour this sauce over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
  • In a small frying pan over medium heat, quickly saute cashews with 2 TB Mirin for about 20 seconds. The Mirin should caramelize on the cashews, forming a stick-sweet coating like candy. Set aside.
  • Before serving, top your quinoa chicken with candied cashews, sesame seeds, and sliced green onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1889mg | Potassium: 2699mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 29115IU | Vitamin C: 329mg | Calcium: 728mg | Iron: 10.7mg

More of our favorite Quinoa recipes:

  • Quinoa Apple Cake
  • Toasted Coconut & Cherry Quinoa Breakfast Cereal

Apple pie gone guilt-free! This quinoa apple cake recipe is packed with protein, plus it's gluten free and lactose free. Easy and gorgeous!

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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