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Baked Cashew Chicken

Baked Cashew Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Baked Cashew Chicken is a flavorful, easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Tender chunks of chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables come together in a savory sauce. Make it tonight!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 head broccoli cut into small florets (about 3-4 cups)
  • 2 red bell peppers diced
  • 4 green onions chopped (whites included)
  • 2/3 – 1 cup unsalted cashews lightly toasted if desired, they can be raw or roasted
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free, I prefer lower sodium versions)
  • ⅓ cup chicken stock or broth
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Cutting Board
  • Whisk
  • Oven
  • Chef's Knife
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and whisk together.
  3. Place the chicken, cashews and veggies in a medium bowl or right into an oil sprayed baking dish. Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken and veggies and toss to coat. Transfer to a baking dish if you haven't done so already.
  5. Place in oven and bake for approximately 20-24 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Allow to sit for several minutes to absorb flavor and sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. Serve over rice or as desired with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Tip 1: If you are a big sauce fan, you can double the sauce and then add half before baking and stir in desired amount after baking.
  • Tip 2: Feel free to prep this in the morning or night before to allow the chicken to marinate.
  • Tip 3: If you prefer a thicker sauce, add another teaspoon of corn starch.
  • Tip 4: You can add a few teaspoons of pineapple juice or fresh pineapple chunks for a different flavor.