Ingredients
Let’s gather all the ingredients you’ll need for this flavorful and straightforward dish:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon chili flakes for heat
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions for garnish
Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian twist! Just remember to adjust the cooking time. The versatility of this recipe allows room for creativity, much like the way my grandmother cooked — intuitively and with love.
Instructions
Now that we’ve got everything ready, let’s get cooking!
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to soak in all the flavors.
- Spread the marinated chicken pieces evenly on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
- On the other side, arrange the red bell pepper slices, broccoli florets, and cashews.
- Drizzle a little more sesame oil over the vegetables and cashews, and season everything with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Stir halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with chopped scallions before serving.
The magic of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the way it allows each ingredient to shine. Much like my abuela’s kitchen, it’s all about letting the natural flavors come to life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International