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Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken Recipe Easy Healthy Dinner Idea

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Tender chunks of chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and crunchy cashews coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce, all roasted to perfection on a single sheet pan. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is healthy, delicious, and easy to clean up.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced into strips
  • 1 cup unsalted, roasted cashews
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha (if using), and cornstarch until smooth.
  4. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Slice the bell peppers into strips and add them to a separate bowl. Drizzle with a little sesame oil and toss to coat.
  6. Spread the chicken pieces on one side of the sheet pan and the bell peppers on the other. Make sure everything is in a single layer for even roasting.
  7. Place the sheet pan in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. Check that the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are slightly charred.
  8. Sprinkle the roasted cashews over the chicken and veggies during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  9. Remove from the oven, drizzle with the remaining sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

[‘Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting.’, ‘Use fresh garlic and ginger for better flavor.’, ‘Taste the sauce before adding it to the chicken and adjust sweetness or tang as needed.’, ‘Toast raw cashews lightly in a dry pan before adding them for enhanced flavor.’, ‘Prep the chicken and veggies ahead of time to save time.’]

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