Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken Flavorful Easy Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup unsalted cashews
• 2 pieces bell peppers (red and green), sliced
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 0.25 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
• to taste sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, and salt and pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
3. Spread the marinated chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure it's in a single layer for even cooking.
4. Scatter the sliced bell peppers and red onion over the chicken on the baking sheet.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle the cashews over the chicken and vegetables. Return to the oven to toast the cashews slightly.
7. While the chicken and vegetables are baking, mix the cornstarch and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth. Once the chicken is done, drizzle this mixture over the pan to add a glossy finish.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.