Description
This Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful veggies come together in a flavorful marinade, all cooked on one sheet pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
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For The Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
For The Marinade:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnishing:
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the Marinade: Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat chicken in the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sheet Pan: Arrange chicken, peppers, and onion on a sheet pan.
- Add Seasoning: Drizzle remaining marinade, salt, and pepper over the chicken and veggies.
- Bake the Chicken: Bake for 20 minutes, stir, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Add the Cashews: Sprinkle cashews over the chicken and veggies and bake until cooked.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle cilantro over the top and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Weeknight Dinner Recipe
