Easy Sheet Pan Dinner – Cashew Chicken Recipe
Enjoy this easy but oh so tasty sheet pan dinner – cashew chicken recipe with vegetables.
I love an easy but oh so tasty meal and even better if I don’t have to use more than one pot or pan. This easy sheet pan dinner – cashew chicken is perfect for this busy month of September when the kids are just going back to school here. I love that I can add whatever vegetables we have on hand and the nutty cashew flavour with chicken is simply scrumptious.
On top of the kids going back to school this month, September is also National Chicken Month here in Canada. It’s a time to celebrate farmers and their hard work and dedication to farming and to Canadian consumers for the entire month. Chicken is Canada’s #1 protein choice and so to celebrate chicken this month Chicken Farmers of Canada has some exciting contests and more going on!
One of the many reasons we love chicken is that it’s so versatile; so many delicious ways to eat it, so little time. Like our sheet pan dinner of cashew chicken. Bonus: not only is it yummy but it’s also great for your health – with a great mix of lean protein and healthy fats. It’s no wonder it’s Canadian’s favourite protein.
We also always buy and consume chicken raised by a Canadian Chicken Farmer. Canadian chicken farming delivers against Canadians’ high expectations for the food they serve to their families. 89% of Canadians trust Canadian farmers – so let’s take this month to celebrate them!
Before I share more on how amazing Chicken farmers across Canada are and how it impacts Canada and Canadians let’s share this yummy sheet pan dinner – cashew chicken shall we?
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This sheet pan dinner of cashew chicken and vegetables is an easy recipe that is full of flavour. Use whatever vegetables you have in the fridge, less mess because you’re only using one pan and you end up with a tasty meal which is also great as leftovers!
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
Cashew Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” cubes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup whole cashews
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
Sauce:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the canola oil, followed by the garlic. Whisk gently until fragrant, around 1 minute, then add the remaining sauce ingredients and whisk gently until lightly thickened and smooth, around 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Cashew Chicken:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray and set aside.
Add the cubed chicken to a large bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Add ⅓ of the sauce to the bowl and toss gently to coat the chicken. Turn out onto the sheet pan and spread into a single layer. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove from oven.
In a separate large bowl, add the vegetables and cashews. Add the second ⅓ of sauce and toss gently to coat. Turn out onto the sheet pan with the chicken and spread out into a single layer, tucking between and around the chicken. Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of salt and black pepper, then back for 8-12 minutes, or until juices run clear. Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining ⅓ of sauce, then serve with brown or white rice. Enjoy!
Notes
If you don’t want all the heat of the sriracha you can substitute with a sweet chili sauce for a bit of heat and a bit of sweet. Feel free to substitute with your favourite veggies that you might use in a stir fry.
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Now doesn’t this sheet pan dinner of cashew chicken and vegetables not sound and look oh so tasty? We think so and we think you will too. Now onto some exciting stuff let’s talk about the contest and twitter party to celebrate National Chicken Month!
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From gate to plate, our Canadian chicken farmers work hard to ensure that their chickens are raised to world-class standards so that what you feed you and your families is fresh, high-quality and raised by a Canadian farmer. We also love to support Canadian family-owned businesses and thanks to the stability of supply management, over 90% of farms are family owned and operated.
Don’t forget to check out some of our other delicious recipes from more chicken dinners to appetizers, desserts and more HERE.
Think you’re Canada’s Worst Chicken Chef? Well, you’re in luck! Send Chicken Farmers of Canada a one-minute video showing them why you’re Canada’s Worst Chicken Chef to get a chance to win:
- An all-expenses-paid trip for two to Ottawa
- A two nights stay at the swanky Andaz Hotel (December 6-8)
- A private cooking lesson with celebrity chef Michael Blackie at his renowned restaurant NEXT
- Dinner and drinks following the cooking class at NEXT
- $1000 spending cash
Submissions will be accepted on Twitter and Instagram – just make sure you tag them in your post! Hurry – you have until September 30th to enter! HERE. for the full details.
More info about Chicken Farmers of Canada can be found HERE
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Disclosure: I am participating in the Chicken Farmers of Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Ann says
This recipe looks wonderful! I like to cook meals for my father, and when choosing recipes I am careful to look for heart-healthy dishes. I like this recipe because it calls specifically for canola oil, and of course uses chicken rather than a red meat. It’s got a nice amount of vegetables, and good flavor!
Julie Everson says
Excellent recipe. Great flavor!
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Nidhi Chauhan says
Wow this looks yummy and healthy! I would add more veggies and chili sauce to make it little spicy and saucy.
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Kristi Friesen says
I think this looks wonderful. I never would have thought you could make this type of dish on a sheet pan, it’s great!
Tamra Phelps says
These flavors sound great together. Mixing srirachi, soy sauce,vinegar, honey, etc., would taste amazing.
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Lauryn R says
Yum, I love sheet pans meals! This cashew chicken recipe sounds delicious and so easy, thank you so much for sharing!
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Tracie Cooper says
My hubby loves cashew chicken and I would love to make this for him.
Linda Manns Linneman says
I really like cashew chicken. I have never made it at home though. My family will love this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing
Beatrice P says
Such a delicious recipe! I will try it tonight.
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Deborah D says
This looks like it will be delicious. I am glad this is an easy recipe to make.
Maryann D. says
I love Cashews and my husband enjoys having a chicken dinner. This recipe looks so healthy, colorful and certainly tasty!
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Rosie says
I’ve not ever done a sheet pan dinner, and wow does this grab my attention! I’m going shopping today, and want to pick up the ingredients, too good not to make!
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Kristen says
This looks easy and delicious. I’m pretty sure my whole family would like this. Definitely giving it a try.
kate g says
I’m bookmarking this. First, I like that it’s so colorful and full of veggies. Secondly, Cashew chicken is one of my favorite Chinese dishes…and Thirdly, It looks pretty fast and easy to make.
gloria patterson says
I am a major fan of sheet pan meals. I like that this is something that can be cut down to 2/3 serving. Also I think chicken taste really good when it is in smaller pieces. You get more crust/sauce what ever on each piece. This I will be making!
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Amy D says
I have 2 bags of cashews and have been looking for a good way to use them. This recipe looks delicious, and I love that you can just bake everything together in the sheet pan. I love all the colors. My entire family would really enjoy this recipe.
Shawna O says
Wow, these recipe looks amazing! definitely something I’d like to make for my family! Thank you for sharing!
rochelle haynes says
This looks good and healthy
Sarah L says
That is an easy and beautiful dish. I like all the colors and flavors.
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Mia Rose says
I like this recipe in the sheet pan better than doing a stir fry. I think for myself I would use the sweet chili sauce but my family loves siracha.