Description
Looking for the best sheet pan cashew chicken recipe? This one is quick, easy, and healthy perfect for weeknight dinners! Whether you’re after simple meal ideas or a flavorful Asian-inspired dish, this roasted chicken with cashews delivers every time. Great for meal prep, family dinners, and busy nights. Save this easy cashew chicken recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into pieces
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan.
- Mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Toss chicken, peppers, and onion in the sauce.
- Spread on sheet pan, roast 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Add cashews in the last 5 minutes to toast.
- Finish with sesame seeds and green onions, serve hot.
Notes
- Use unsalted cashews for better seasoning control.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg