Description

Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is a quick, one‑pan dinner that combines juicy chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful vegetables in a savory soy‑honey glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal‑prep, and family meals, delivering balanced protein, healthy fats, and vibrant flavor without the hassle of multiple pots.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cashews
2 cups mixed bell peppers, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium onion, sliced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: In a large bowl combine chicken, bell peppers, broccoli, onion, and cashews.
Step 3: Whisk vegetable oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Pour sauce over ingredients and toss to coat.
Step 5: Spread mixture on a sheet pan in a single layer.
Step 6: Bake 20‑25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Step 7: Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

For extra crunch
reserve a handful of cashews and add them after baking. Adjust honey for desired sweetness
and feel free to swap bell peppers for zucchini or snap peas.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 400
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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