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Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken Recipe Quick Easy Dinner Idea

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Tender chunks of chicken, perfectly roasted veggies, and crunchy cashews glazed in a sticky, sweet-savory sauce—all done on one pan for a quick, healthy, and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 bell peppers, any color, sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, sriracha (if using), and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice the bell peppers and carrots, and cut the broccoli into small florets.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken and veggies with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Arrange the chicken and veggies in a single layer on the sheet pan for even roasting.
  6. Drizzle half of the sauce over the chicken and veggies, reserving the rest for later. Toss gently to coat.
  7. Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through. The chicken should be cooked through, and the veggies should be tender and slightly caramelized.
  8. Sprinkle the roasted cashews over the sheet pan during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  9. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and drizzle the remaining sauce over the chicken and veggies. Toss to coat evenly.
  10. Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or quinoa, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

For extra crunch, toast raw cashews lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the recipe. Adjust the sauce for sweetness or spice to suit your preferences.

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