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Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken Recipe

Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken Recipe for Effortless Weeknight Joy

Enjoy an effortless weeknight dinner with this Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken recipe that combines sweet, savory, and nutty flavors in one pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Bell peppers sliced, any color
  • 1 medium Red onion or yellow onion
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Cashews unsalted
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger grated
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions for Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and coat them thoroughly. Cover and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Spread the marinated chicken on the sheet pan. Add bell peppers and red onion around the chicken and drizzle remaining marinade on top.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes without opening the oven door.
  6. Stir the mixture, add cashews, then bake for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken longer if possible and ensure to check the internal temperature.

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