Cashew Chicken Quinoa Bake (Printable Recipe)

A protein-packed one-dish meal combining chicken, quinoa and cashews in a savory Asian-inspired sauce the whole family will enjoy.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup white quinoa, rinsed and uncooked

02 - 1 cup yellow onion, minced

03 - 2 medium bell peppers, any color, chopped into bite-sized pieces

04 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces

05 - 1/2 cup hoisin sauce

06 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic

07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

08 - 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

09 - 1.25 cups water

10 - 1 cup cashews, raw or roasted

11 - Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

12 - Sesame seeds (for garnish)

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.

02 - Place quinoa on the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer diced onion and bell peppers on top, followed by the diced chicken breast.

03 - In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, minced garlic, soy sauce, fresh ginger, and water until well combined.

04 - Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.

05 - Cover the dish and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.

06 - Remove from oven, add cashews, and return to oven uncovered for another 10 minutes.

07 - Allow the dish to rest for 5-10 minutes to thicken and cool slightly before serving.

08 - Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

01 - If using gluten-free hoisin sauce and tamari in place of soy sauce, this dish can be made gluten-free.

02 - Fresh ginger paste can be substituted for minced fresh ginger.