Description
Indulge in the flavors of Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken, where tender chicken meets crunchy cashews and vibrant vegetables, all roasted to perfection. This easy weeknight meal is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful symphony of savory and sweet notes that will have your family gathering around the table for seconds. With minimal cleanup required, you’ll enjoy every bite without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cubed
- 1 cup lightly salted cashews
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add cubed chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Chop bell peppers and broccoli into bite-sized pieces; add to the sheet pan along with marinated chicken.
- Sprinkle cashews over the top of the mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender-crisp.
- Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg