Oven-Ready
Thai-Style Cashew Chicken
with cilantro and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Cashews), Wheat, Sesame, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} calories

Chef
Jimmy Shay
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
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- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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- 3 oz. Matchstick Carrots
- 3 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage
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- 0.46 oz. Brown Sugar
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat14g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1900mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Chicken and Vegetables
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Pat chicken dry and place in one provided tray. Top evenly with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.In second provided tray, combine 2 tsp. olive oil, carrots, peppers, cabbage, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Bake Chicken and Vegetables and Add Sauce
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a mixing bowl, combine stir fry sauce, sesame sauce, 1/4 cup water, and brown sugar.Carefully remove from oven. Drain excess liquid from trays. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.Transfer chicken to tray with vegetables and gently stir to combine. Evenly divide mixture between trays. Top trays evenly with sauce mixture and gently stir to coat. -
3 Finish Meal and Heat Rice
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until sauce is bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.While meal bakes, carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice and 1/2 tsp. salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork. Coarsely crush cashews in shipping bag.Stem cilantro and tear leaves.To serve, top rice with chicken and vegetables mixture and garnish with crushed cashews and cilantro. Bon appétit!
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