Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken

Have you ever felt like you just need a big pot of something healthy that you can eat from for a few days? You're so over unhealthy foods from the weekend, but yet you're also so over cooking and thinking of meals that you can bring in your lunch for the week ahead. This slow cooker Kung Pao Chicken is the perfect solution to this situation. This recipe is so good and will satisfy you until your next meal because it's filled with veggies, protein and healthy fats. It's only about 400-500 calories/serving depending on what you pair with it and will serve a family of 4 or more if you double it! You can serve this dish over quinoa, brown rice, zoodles, or even eat it as is. This particular recipe is soy free and gluten free which is just another reason to love it!

Ingredients: 1/4 tsp. black papper 1/8 tsp. sea salt 1-1.25 lbs organic boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite sized chunks) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2/3 cup raw cashews 1 red bell pepper chopped into bite sized pieces 1 medium zucchini, chopped into bite sized pieces 1/4 cup diced green onions 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds Sauce: 1/2 cup coconut aminos (I use this in place of soy sauce and it tastes just as good!) 1/2 cup water 1 tsp. - 1 Tablespoon of raw honey depending on preference of sweetness 3 garlic cloves minced 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger 1/2 tsp. dried red pepper chili flakes Cornstarch: 2 Tablespoons organic cornstarch 2-3 Tablespoons water 1. Toss chopped, raw chicken into the slow cooker and mix it with the black pepper, sea salt, and olive oil. 2. In a medium bowl whisk together the coconut aminos, water, honey, ginger, garlic and red pepper. Then pour it over the chicken. 3. cover a cook on low for 2.5 - 4 hours or on high for 1.5-3 hours. About 30 minutes before the chicken is done, add the red bell peppers, zucchini and cashews. Whisk together the cornstarch in a small bowl then add it to the slow cooker. Cover and finish cooking for the last 30 minutes. 4. When everything is cooked through, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and green onion. Serve over quinoa, rice or zoodles. ENJOY!

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