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Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken: Quick Weeknight Dinner for Busy Families


  • Author: Ryder Jameson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

Discover the Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken, a fast and flavorful dinner that combines tender chicken cubes, crisp bell peppers, broccoli florets, and toasted cashews in a sweet soy‑honey glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one‑pan meal delivers protein, healthy vegetables, and satisfying crunch, making it ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family gatherings. Serve with rice or quinoa for healthy meal everyone loves too!!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 2 cups mixed bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, vegetable oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add bell peppers and broccoli; stir to combine.
  4. Spread mixture on the prepared sheet pan and sprinkle cashews on top.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • For extra crunch
  • toast cashews in a dry skillet before adding. Adjust sweetness by reducing honey if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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