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Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

Delicious Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken for Quick Dinners

Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is a flavorful, high-protein meal that quickly transforms hectic weeknights into culinary bliss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Toasted preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium Red Onion Diced into 1-inch pieces
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Unsalted Cashews Provides crunch
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Bowl
  • Large Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger until smooth.
  2. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, add to marinade, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare vegetables by chopping them into 1-inch pieces. Spread marinated chicken on a baking sheet and arrange vegetables around it.
  4. Drizzle remaining marinade over the mixture and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, then stir chicken and vegetables, sprinkle cashews, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, serve over jasmine rice or quinoa. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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