Description

This easy sheet pan chicken and peppers with cashews is a flavorful, one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, roasted bell peppers, and crunchy cashews tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. It’s healthy, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
1 small red onion, sliced (optional)
1 cup raw, unsalted cashews
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (divided)
1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger (if using), and 1 tbsp oil.
In a large bowl, toss chicken pieces with half of the sauce. Marinate for 10–15 minutes if desired.
Spread the marinated chicken on one side of the baking sheet. On the other side, arrange sliced peppers and onion. Drizzle vegetables with remaining 1 tbsp oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven. Stir veggies and flip chicken. Sprinkle cashews evenly over the pan.
Return to oven and bake for another 7–10 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and cashews are golden.
Drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve warm over rice, quinoa, or greens. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Use pre-cut chicken and veggies to speed up prep time.Don’t overcrowd the pan — use two pans if necessary for crispier results.Cashews can burn easily; avoid using pre-roasted ones or add them toward the end.Add a splash of sriracha to the sauce for heat.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 430
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: undefined
Trans Fat: undefined
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: undefined