Day 16 of Whole30 Days: Crockpot Cashew Chicken

Hi everyone!  Welcome to Day 16 with a trip to the crockpot for Cashew Chicken from preppypaleo.com.  I posted this recipe last year when I embarked with friends on the Whole30 and it's still one of my favorites.  

Enjoy!

Paleo Crock Pot Cashew Chicken

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Recipe and photo from The Preppy Paleo (www.preppypaleo.com)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup arrowroot starch 
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper 
• 2 lbs. chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 
• 1 tbs. coconut oil 
• 3 tbs. coconut aminos 
• 2 tbs. rice wine vinegar 
• 2 tbs. organic ketchup (tomato paste would work also) 
• 2 minced garlic cloves 
• 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger 
• 1/4-1/2 red pepper flakes 
• 1/2 cup raw cashews 
• 1/2-1 tbs. palm sugar (Leave this OUT until after the 30 days, or use this date syrup instead.) 

Directions 

• Place starch and black pepper in a large Ziploc bag. Add chicken pieces and seal; toss to thoroughly coat meat. 
• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until brown on all sides. Remove and add to crock pot. 
• Mix aminos, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, palm sugar, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Pour mixture over chicken and toss to coat. Put lid on crock pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours. 
• Stir cashews into chicken and sauce before serving.