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Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken: Quick, Flavor-Packed Dinner Delight

This Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken recipe delivers a quick, flavorful dinner for busy nights, featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy cashews.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Veggies
  • 1 red bell pepper adds a sweet crunch
  • 1 green bell pepper balances flavor with slight bitterness
  • 1 medium onion enhances savory depth
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce brings umami flavor
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce adds sweetness and richness
  • 2 tablespoons honey balances savories with natural sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil introduces a nutty aroma
  • 2 cloves garlic minced for aroma
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger brightens flavors with spice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch thickens the marinade
For Garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • sesame seeds optional for extra crunch
For Serving
  • cooked rice try brown rice or cauliflower rice for healthier option

Equipment

  • large sheet pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, and cornstarch, whisking until well blended.
  3. Add the cut chicken pieces to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Spread the marinated chicken evenly across the prepared sheet pan, ensuring the pieces are in a single layer.
  5. Distribute the chopped bell peppers and onion around the chicken, drizzling any remaining marinade over the veggies.
  6. Season the entire pan with salt and pepper, then roast for about 15 minutes or until chicken is golden.
  7. Sprinkle cashews over the chicken and veggies, and return the pan to the oven for an additional 7-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving hot over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Perfect marinade timing enhances flavor. Customize veggies for variety. Serve smartly with rice or quinoa.

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