{"id":612,"date":"2023-09-30T18:04:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T18:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=612"},"modified":"2023-09-30T18:04:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T18:04:29","slug":"this-recipe-is-better-than-most-chinese-takeout-versions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/30\/this-recipe-is-better-than-most-chinese-takeout-versions\/","title":{"rendered":"This recipe is better than most Chinese takeout versions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"separator\">Imagine walking through your front door after a taxing day and being greeted by the rich aroma of a meal that feels like a warm hug. That&#8217;s precisely the feeling evoked by slow cooker cashew chicken. This dish, brimming with juicy chicken, crispy cashews, and an aromatic sauce, guarantees to brighten up any weeknight.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">\n<div class=\"separator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">I stumbled upon this gem during my college years when I was hunting for easy, pocket-friendly dinner solutions. My experience with slow cookers was zero, but the convenience it promised was irresistible. I wasn&#8217;t disappointed; the dish turned out to be a hearty meal that I enjoyed for days. Fast forward to today, it&#8217;s my go-to recipe for those evenings when I seek a simple yet delectable dinner.<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe:<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\">Ingredients:<br \/>\n1.5 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless), diced<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 cup flour<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 tsp black pepper<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 tsp salt<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 cup soy sauce<\/p>\n<p>2 tbsp rice vinegar<\/p>\n<p>2 tbsp ketchup<\/p>\n<p>1 tbsp brown sugar<\/p>\n<p>1 garlic clove, finely chopped<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for some heat)<\/p>\n<p>1 cup cashews<\/p>\n<p>Cooked rice (for serving)<\/p>\n<p>Steps:<\/p>\n<p>In a sizable bowl, blend flour, black pepper, and salt. Add the diced chicken and ensure every piece is well coated. (Using a zip-lock bag can also do the trick.)<\/p>\n<p>Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in another bowl.<\/p>\n<p>Drench the chicken in this sauce, ensuring an even coating.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer the sauce-laden chicken into your slow cooker and sprinkle cashews over it.<\/p>\n<p>Cover and let it simmer on low for about 4-5 hours or on high for around 2-3 hours, ensuring the chicken is soft and thoroughly cooked.<\/p>\n<p>Serve atop cooked rice, and for that extra crunch, toss in a few more cashews.<\/p>\n<p>This dish promises a cozy and flavorful dinner, perfect for rejuvenating after a long day. Give it a try and let it become a favorite in your household too! Enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine walking through your front door after a taxing day and being greeted by the rich aroma of a meal&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":613,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"This recipe is better than most Chinese takeout versions - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Imagine walking through your front door after a taxing day and being greeted by the rich aroma of a meal that feels like a warm hug. That's precisely the feelin"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-612","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/612","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=612"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/612\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":614,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/612\/revisions\/614"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=612"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}