How to Make Cashew Chicken Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cashew chicken bake is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or just enjoying with your family. This recipe combines the rich and savory flavors of chicken with the creamy indulgence of cashews, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that is sure to become a favorite in your rotation.

One of the best things about this recipe is its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a mouthwatering meal on the table in no tim...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ½ cup brown rice
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 cup cashews

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread brown rice at the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer celery, red bell pepper, and green pepper on top. Top with chicken.
  • Mix water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cumin, pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over chicken. Arrange water chestnuts on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Add cashews. Continue baking until browned, about 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    428 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 938mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 64mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 662mg