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Jessica's Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken Recipe

Jessica’s Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken Recipe


  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Jessica’s Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is a delicious and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and crunchy cashews in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

For the Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (or regular sesame oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger

For the Vegetables and Toppings:

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped into large chunks
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped into large chunks
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into large chunks
  • 1 red onion, chopped into large chunks
  • 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
  • Cooked brown or white rice, for serving
  • Chopped fresh scallions or chives, for topping
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Roast the vegetables: Place bell peppers and onion on a baking sheet, coat with half of the sauce, roast for 15 minutes.
  4. Marinate the chicken: Toss chicken in the remaining sauce, then place on the baking sheet with vegetables and cashews.
  5. Cook everything: Roast for 12-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Finish and serve: Toss everything together, serve over rice, and top with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas.
  • For extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the finished dish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken, One-Pan Meal, Asian Chicken Recipe