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Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken Everyone Will Love Tonight

This Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is a quick one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful bell peppers, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or substitute with chicken thighs or tofu
For the Cashew Mixture
  • 1 cup Unsalted cashews can be swapped with peanuts or almonds if allergies exist
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Red bell peppers or use yellow or orange for added sweetness
  • 1 cup Green bell peppers or use jalapeños if you like heat
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free or coconut aminos for a soy-free alternative
  • 2 tbsp Honey substitute with agave syrup or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar can be replaced with apple cider vinegar if needed
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil can use canola or olive oil in a pinch
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic minced for maximum aroma
  • 1 tbsp Ginger freshly minced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade, stirring gently to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. While chicken marinates, wash and chop bell peppers and any other desired vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Arrange chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the chicken and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  7. Sprinkle cashews over the top and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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