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Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful blend of crispy vegetables, tender chicken, and crunchy cashews, all coated in a flavorful sauce that brings together sweet, savory, and nutty flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, and cornstarch; whisk until well mixed.
  3. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat; let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Spread the marinated chicken pieces evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
  5. Distribute the chopped bell peppers and onion around the chicken on the pan, drizzling any remaining marinade over the vegetables.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Roast in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until chicken is just about cooked through.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle cashews over the chicken and vegetables.
  9. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 7-10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
  10. Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
  11. Serve hot over cooked rice.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least an hour. Customize vegetables according to preference.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg