Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken Recipe
This Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, combining tender marinated chicken with colorful bell peppers and red onions, baked to perfection with crunchy cashews and a flavorful soy-honey glaze. A quick, one-pan meal that’s both delicious and convenient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger until smooth and well combined. This forms the flavorful base for your chicken.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse, or longer if time permits for deeper taste.
- Prepare the Sheet Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the marinated chicken, chopped red and green bell peppers, and diced red onion evenly across a large sheet pan in a single layer for even cooking.
- Add Seasoning: Drizzle any leftover marinade over the chicken and vegetables, then season with salt and black pepper to taste to enhance all flavors.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove and gently stir to ensure all ingredients cook evenly.
- Add the Cashews: Sprinkle the unsalted cashews evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a slight caramelization.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for a burst of fresh flavor. Serve hot alone or over rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Use unsalted cashews to control sodium levels.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Serve with steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles to make it a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of honey to balance sweetness to your liking.
- Make sure to spread ingredients in a single layer for even roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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