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Close-up of Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken with carrots, broccoli, and cashews, garnished with green onions.

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

Sheet pan cashew chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Chicken and vegetables are roasted on a single sheet pan and tossed with a savory cashew sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup red onion cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Cashew Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews chopped
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, broccoli florets, chopped bell peppers, red onion wedges, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat everything evenly.
  3. Spread the chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. While the chicken and vegetables are roasting, prepare the cashew sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
  6. Once the chicken and vegetables are done roasting, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Pour the cashew sauce over the chicken and vegetables and toss to combine.
  7. Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. Garnish with chopped roasted cashews and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Serve this sheet pan cashew chicken over rice or quinoa for a complete meal. You can adjust the vegetables based on what you have on hand.

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