SLOW-COOKER SESAME CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS

Slow-Cooker Sesame Chicken with Cashews image

This better-than-takeout sesame chicken has a flavor-packed sweet and slightly spicy sauce, fresh broccoli and roasted cashews for added crunch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 2h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup salted roasted whole cashews
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seed
Sliced green onions, if desired
Cooked white rice, if desired

Steps:

Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup chicken broth, the honey, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, the rice vinegar, sesame oil, gingerroot, garlic and red pepper. Add chicken and mix to coat; transfer to slow cooker.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons chicken broth; stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly around edges and starting to thicken.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and the broccoli to slow cooker, mixing to coat broccoli with sauce mixture; cover and continue cooking 10 to 15 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in cashews. Before serving, sprinkle with sesame seed, and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with cooked white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g