Slow Cooker Spicy Cashew Chicken

Slow Cooker Spicy Cashew Chicken

Craving Chinese? Try this homemade healthy alternative to takeout

Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours

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Added by Healing Gourmet
on October 10, 2008

Ingredients

Healing Benefits

This Recipe:

Preparation

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Set over medium high heat.
Add garlic and ginger; cook 15 seconds or just until fragrant.
Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes.
Coat a 4 quart slow-cooker with cooking spray. Add chicken and broccoli.
Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours.
Combine hoisin sauce, oil and chile paste in a small bowl.
Stir into cooker.
Cook 15 minutes more, add cashews and stir to combine.
Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or veggie spirals.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Magnesium, Potassium, Protein, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin, Phosphorous, Manganese
*Good Source of: Iron, Zinc, Folate, Thiamin, Riboflavin
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, No Citrus, No Eggs, No Fish, No Grains, No Legumes, No Molds, No Nightshade, No Pork, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Shellfish, No Tubers

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving

View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 17.34

Calories: 269

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.7 g	*
Saturated Fat	2.1 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	5.3 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	3.1 g	*
Trans Fat	0.03 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	146 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 23 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	65.8mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	10.7 g	*
Sugars	1.3 g	*
Fiber	0.84 g	*
Protein	31.8 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	2951.4 IU	59%
Vitamin C	85.2 mg	142%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.36 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.86 mg	43%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	6.9 mg	9%
Folate	71.9 mcg	18%
Niacin	13.5 mg	68%
Riboflavin	0.23 mg	14%
Thiamin	0.21 mg	14%
MINERALS
Calcium	65.2 mg	7%
Copper	0.01 mg	0%
Iron	2.7 mg	15%
Magnesium	99.4 mg	25%
Manganese	0.52 mg	26%
Phosphorous	375 mg	38%
Potassium	706.4 mg	20%
Selenium	26.2 mcg	37%
Sodium	100.8 mg	4%
Zinc	2.2 mg	15%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	9.9 mcg
Beta-carotene	148.6 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	11 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	58.6 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).

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