This Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is perfect for busy nights or meal prep. It's fast, gluten-free, family-friendly and taste great!

Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. Chop veggies (bell peppers and onion) into similar‑sized pieces.

  3. Make the Sauce: Whisk together Tamari, Hoisin, Oil, Honey, Rice Vinegar, Garlic, Ginger and Cornstarch

  4. Spread chicken and veggies on a sheet pan.

  5. Pour half sauce over everything and toss to coat. Then spread ingredients in an even layer.

  6. Bake 8 minutes.

  7. Take pan out of the oven and add cashews. 

  8. Stir remaining sauce to distribute cornstarch. Add sauce to sheet pan and stir to combine. Spread ingredients in a flat layer once more. 

  9. Return to the oven and bake 8–10 more minutes, until the chicken is cooked thoroughly (165 degrees) and the veggies are tender‑crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 420kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Sodium 1363mg57%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 13g
Protein 34g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

To help reduce sodium: Can use reduced sodium tamari and sodium will decrease to 740mg per serving. You can also decrease the Tamari to 1/4 cup and add a splash (1-2 tablespoons) of water or increase rice vinegar to 2 tablespoons.
To reduce sugar: Can decrease Hoisin sauce to 2 teaspoons and honey to 1.5 tablespoons which will decrease sugar to 10gm per serving and total carbs to 21gm.

For plate method planning: Meal provides 1 serving of protein and 1/2 serving of vegetables. Can serve with broccoli or cauliflower rice to increase vegetables to 1-2 servings. The sweetness provides 1 carbohydrate serving however can serve with 1/3-1/2 cup of rice for a serving of carbohydrates if you have room in your plan.

Keywords: Gluten-free, One-Pan, Sheet-Pan, Family-friendly
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