Name: Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: asian inspired
Ingredients: 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; 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; Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Description

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring juicy chicken, sweet and savory marinade, fresh vegetables, and crunchy cashews. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or a quick dinner for the family. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal!

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Make the Marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper.
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare the Sheet Pan
Spread the marinated chicken, chopped peppers, and diced onion evenly on a large sheet pan. Drizzle any leftover marinade over the top.
Bake the Chicken
Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, stir everything to ensure even cooking.
Add the Cashews
Sprinkle the cashews over the chicken and vegetables. Return the pan to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cashews are toasted.
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve hot, over rice or noodles

Notes

Add More Vegetables: Add broccoli, carrots, or snap peas for extra flavor and nutrients.
Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or drizzle sriracha on top before serving for heat.
Use Chicken Thighs: Swap chicken breasts with thighs for a richer flavor.
Gluten-Free Option: Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: sheet pan
Cuisine: asian inspired