Description
This Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal. Juicy chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful vegetables are roasted together with a savory-sweet sauce for a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Place chicken, vegetables, and cashews on the sheet pan and pour sauce over. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread in a single layer and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, stirring halfway through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
Use raw cashews for the best texture and flavor. You can swap vegetables based on preference or seasonality. Stir halfway through baking to ensure even cooking and coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sheet Pan Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cashew chicken, sheet pan chicken, one-pan meal, easy dinner, healthy chicken recipe