Imagine a dinner that's not just a meal, but a flavor explosion that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum satisfaction! This Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken Dinner is your ticket to a quick, delicious Asian-inspired feast that will transform your weeknight cooking from mundane to magnificent. With just one pan and less than an hour of your time, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that will have your family asking for seconds before they've finished their first bite.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will ensure that your sheet pan dinner cooks evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare your ingredients by cubing the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken thighs, mixed vegetables, cashews, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a large sheet pan. Make sure the chicken and vegetables are in a single layer to promote even cooking.
- Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. You can stir the mixture halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Once cooked, remove the sheet pan from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the cashew chicken dinner warm, either on its own or over a bed of rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy your delicious Asian-inspired dish!
Tips
- For the most even cooking, ensure your chicken pieces are roughly the same size when cubing.
- Don't overcrowd the sheet pan - use a large pan or split between two pans to allow ingredients to roast, not steam.
- For extra crispiness, consider toasting your cashews separately and adding them in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- For a flavor boost, marinate the chicken in the sauce mixture for 30 minutes before cooking if time allows.
- Experiment with different vegetable combinations to keep the dish exciting and seasonal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 480kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 140mg
