This Asian Inspired Cashew Chicken has the added health benefits of Quinoa. Enjoy it tonight!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 694kcal
Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Ingredients
1cupquinoauncooked
1lbchicken breastcubed (about 3 breasts)
1onionchopped or sliced sliced
1red bell pepperchopped or sliced
3stalks of bok choychopped into 1" pieces
1cupwhole cashews
1tspsesame seeds
1cupchicken broth
2TBsoy sauce
1/2cupHoisin sauce
1TBrice wine vinegaror other light vinegar
1/2cupwhite wine
2TBMirinsweet Japanese cooking wine
1tsppowdered ginger
1tspgarlic 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.