Description
Enjoy a flavorful and hassle-free dinner with this Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken recipe. This dish brings together tender marinated chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and crunchy cashews, all roasted to perfection on a single sheet pan. Ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, it offers a delightful combination of Asian-inspired flavors with minimal cleanup required. In just 25 minutes, you can create a colorful and nutritious meal that’s not only delicious but visually appealing. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a personalized touch. Whether served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or alongside fresh salads, this versatile dish is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup unsalted raw cashews
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss well. Allow marinating for at least 15 minutes.
- Spread marinated chicken on the prepared sheet pan, then add chopped bell peppers and diced onion around the chicken. Drizzle remaining marinade over the veggies and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken is partially cooked.
- Stir ingredients on the pan; sprinkle cashews over them and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg