Healthy slow cooker cashew chicken tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup cashew or other nut butter
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons sambal oelek (ground chili paste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For serving:
- Corn tortillas, warmed
- Sliced red cabbage
- Cilantro
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1443g | |
| Calories 1188 | |
| Calories from Fat 349 | 29% |
| Total Fat 41.08g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 9.38g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium 2519mg | 105% |
| Potassium 3102mg | 89% |
| Total Carbs 108.47g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.0g | 100% |
| Sugars 31.53g | 21% |
| Protein 105.89g | 169% |
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