YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Cashew Chicken

And now, dear readers, here is crockpot recipe #4 for your dining pleasure!!  I adore cashews and this is a perfect way to eat them!  It’s also a perfect way to celebrate the fact that YHIOYP zoomed past ONE MILLION HITS this week!!!  Thank you, one and all, for that.




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4 chicken breasts and 4 drumsticks (raw)

2 cups cashews

2 cups mushrooms, sliced

2 cups celery, sliced thinly

1 small onion, diced

2 scallions, sliced thinly

4 teaspoons tamari

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

4 teaspoons coconut milk

2 cups chicken broth 

1 teaspoon each salt and pepper



Layer the chicken breasts and drumsticks on the bottom, followed by the cashews and vegetables.  Mix together the liquids, pour them over the chicken and vegetables, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.  See the other crockpot recipes above for directions to make it in a regular oven.  Let me know how you like it!!



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