Name: Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 onion, cut into wedges; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup snap peas, trimmed; 1 cup raw cashews; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ginger, grated; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Sesame seeds, for garnish; Chopped green onions, for garnish; Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving

Description

A fast, one-pan dinner that delivers sweet-savory Asian-style flavor with minimal cleanup, featuring roasted chicken, vegetables, and cashews in a glossy sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, cut into wedges
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup snap peas, trimmed
1 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
Whisk the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
Toss the chicken cubes, bell peppers, onion wedges, broccoli florets, and snap peas with the sauce in a large bowl until evenly coated.
Spread the chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Scatter the cashews over the top.
Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately over rice or quinoa.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer pan drippings briefly before serving. For lower-carb meals, serve over cauliflower rice or wilted greens.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: sheet pan dinner, cashew chicken, easy dinner, Asian recipe, one pan meal