Baked Chicken with Cashews

Baked Chicken with Cashews is a delightful high-protein dish that combines tender chicken pieces with crunchy cashews and a flavorful sauce, all baked to perfection. This easy-to-make meal brings the taste of Chinese cuisine to your dinner table with minimal effort.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Cashew nuts - 75 grams, roasted
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
3. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
4. In a baking dish, arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer.
5. Sprinkle the roasted cashew nuts over the chicken.
6. Drizzle the vegetable oil over the top for added flavor and moisture.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle sliced green onions on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from cashews, which are beneficial for heart health.

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