Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thigh tenders or chicken breast tenders*1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup cashews

Combine flour and pepper in resealable food storage bag. Add chicken. Shake to coat with flour mixture. 

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. 

Brown chicken about 2 minutes on each side. 

Place chicken in slow cooker. 

Combine soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes in small bowl; pour over chicken. 

Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. 

Add cashews and stir. 

Serve over rice. 

Makes 4-6 servings.