Spicy Cashew Chicken

3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated or finely chopped ginger
4 chicken breasts cut into 2” lengths
5 cups broccoli florets
4 green onions, cut into 2” lengths
3 T hoisin sauce OR soy sauce
1 T toasted sesame oil
2 tsp Asian chili paste OR 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
3 T cashews

1. Coat 4 quart or larger slow cooker w/ cooking spray
2. Coat large skillet or wok w/ cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Transfer to cooker and add broccoli
3. Cover. Cook on low 2-4 hours. Add scallions and cook 30 more minutes
4. Combine hoisin sauce, oil, and chili paste in small bowl. Stir into cooker. Cook 5 more minutes, until flavors blend. Stir in cashews.
5. Serve over rice