Description
Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is a delightful one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a savory-sweet marinade. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without the fuss, this dish brings together rich flavors and textures for a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger powder until well-coated.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken on the sheet pan and add the sliced bell peppers around it.
- Sprinkle cashews over the chicken and veggies.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce from the pan over the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg