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Cashew Chicken Quinoa Bake Recipe

Cashew Chicken Quinoa Bake Recipe
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This Cashew Chicken Quinoa Bake is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, nutty quinoa, crunchy veggies, and roasted cashews in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Baked to perfection, it’s a wholesome meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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Quinoa:

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth

Chicken and Vegetables:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup roasted unsalted cashews

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Garnish:

  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • cooking spray or olive oil for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook quinoa: Cook the quinoa with water or chicken broth in a saucepan according to package instructions.
  3. Prepare sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer, then thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  4. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine quinoa, chicken, vegetables, and half of the cashews. Pour sauce over and mix well.
  5. Bake: Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with remaining cashews, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
  6. Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Add a drizzle of sriracha or chili flakes for a spicy kick.

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