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A colorful bowl of Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken with broccoli, peppers, and cashews.

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and flavorful sheet pan dinner featuring chicken, cashews, and vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup cashews, roasted
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with half of the soy sauce mixture.
  4. On a large baking sheet, toss the bell peppers and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet.
  6. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer on the other side of the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  8. Remove from the oven and toss the chicken and vegetables with the remaining soy sauce mixture.
  9. Sprinkle the roasted cashews over the top.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Serve over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
  • Adjust baking time based on your oven.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: sheet pan chicken, cashew chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, chicken and vegetables