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This collection of Asian dinner recipes has everything you need for the perfect Asian spread! There’s something for everyone.
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All the Love for Asian Food!
These flavorful and delicious Asian dinner recipes are sure to whet your appetite when that “take-out” craving hits!
Having lived in China during college, I am a bit partial to Chinese food, but other Asian food is delicious too so I’ve included a bit of this and that and of course, the American version of some popular dishes.
Why we love them:
- Simple. All of these dishes are easy and many times are faster than ordering takeout!
- Variety. With plenty of delicious finger foods, plan a tasty dim sum spread, spring for a fresh salad, or whip up a saucy and savory main dish served with rice.
- Delicious. With the flavors of Asia, you can’t go wrong!
Easy Dinner Ideas
To me, one of the easiest dinners to make is stir fry. These three stir fry recipes, Chicken Stir Fry, Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry, and Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry can each be made in LESS than 30 minutes.
Each one also contains a delicious protein as well as a healthy serving of vegetables. They can be eaten alone or with a side of rice.
- Ingredients to have on hand. Asian recipes tend to use common ingredients like rice vinegar, beef and chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, teriyaki sauce, fish sauce, garlic, cornstarch, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and sesame seeds.
- Asian cuisine generally includes veggies like bell peppers, Chinese broccoli, carrots, cabbage, green onions, or sweet potato.
Recipe Tips
- Veggie tips. Use fresh vegetables, never canned. After washing, allow them to drain and dry before being cut.
- Cook firmer vegetables longer than more tender vegetables. If you are not sure how long to cook the different vegetables, cook them separately and combine them at the end.
- Meat tips. Marinate the meat for the correct amount of time. If adding cornstarch to the marinade, add it last.
- Typically, cut the meat before cooking it. Cut beef across the grain to make it more tender. Cut the meat into equal-sized pieces.
- Make sure the wok, or pan, is very hot before adding the meat.
- Cooking tips. Heat the skillet or wok before adding oil.
- Keep meat and seafood separate from vegetables and other ingredients so there is no cross-contamination.
- Stick to the original recipe as much as possible. If you cannot find a particular ingredient try to find one that is as similar as possible.
- Mushrooms make a great meat substitute for a vegetarian dish.
Favorite Asian Dinner Ideas
Although it is not one of my favorites, I have to say sushi is pretty famous. I do, however, have recipes for some other popular Asian dishes such as General Tso’s Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Fried Rice, and Beef & Broccoli.
1 Moo Goo Gai Pan Recipe
2 Orange Chicken Recipe
3 Crock Pot Lo Mein Recipe
4 Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
5 Beef and Broccoli Recipe
6 Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
7 General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
8 Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
9 Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
10 Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
More Asian Main Dishes
For even more Asian favorites check out more delicious easy recipes!
11 Teriyaki Pork Chop recipe
12 Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Recipe Video
Get the recipe13 Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe
14 Crock Pot Mongolian Beef Recipe
15 Beef Lo Mein Recipe
16 Pepper Steak Recipe
17 Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
18 Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
19 Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe
20 Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe
21 Orange Chicken and Asparagus Recipe
22 Honey Chicken Recipe
23 Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
24 Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe
Recipe Video
Get the recipe25 Baked Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Asian Inspired Appetizers
Aside from the main dish, Asian meals often include an appetizer such as Fried Egg Rolls. Rice, rice noodles, and vegetables make an appearance during the main portion.
You can also find sweet treats for dessert like the classic Fortune Cookie.
26 Cream Cheese Wontons Recipe
27 Baked Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe
28 Egg Rolls Recipe
29 Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
30 Sweet and Sour Meatballs
31 Asian Meatballs recipe
32 Teriyaki Chicken Wings Recipe
Asian Salads + Sides
We love a good Asian appetizer, but who can deny that the salads and sides are just as important? Here are some of our favorites to serve with our meals:
33 Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad Recipe
34 Chow Mein Recipe
35 Homemade Fried Rice Recipe
36 How to Make Egg Drop Soup Recipe
37 Asian Pasta Salad recipe
38 Garlic Noodles Recipe
39 Asian Noodle Salad Recipe
40 Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
41 Asian Citrus Chicken Salad Recipe
42 Asian Ramen Salad Recipe
43 Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe
44 Coconut Rice Recipe
45 Asian Coleslaw Recipe
46 Fried Cauliflower Recipe
The Whole Family Loves It!
The whole family loves Asian dinner recipes! We make it a few times a month, and one of our favorite recipes is Honey Chicken.
It’s sweet and savory and so crunchy and delicious. The glaze is what takes this recipe from good to FABULOUS, and it’s one we love with rice or noodles, you’ll love this lemon twist.
Here is the recipe:
45+ Asian Dinner Recipes – Honey Lemon Chicken + MORE
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
- ยฝ-ยพ cup vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste to taste
- 1 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
Lemon Glaze
- ยฝ cup honey
- ยผ cup soy sauce
- ยผ cup pineapple juice
- ยผ cup brown sugar
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Make the glaze. In a medium pan, over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, lemon pepper and minced garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 10-12 minutes, should be slightly thickened.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 cup oil over medium high heat.
- Place flour in a ziploc bag and pour milk into a small bowl. Add 8-10 pieces of chicken to your bag of flour and shake around. Take each piece out and dip in milk and throw back into the flour bag. Shake around and take the chicken out. Repeat until all chicken is coated in flour and milk.
- Fry chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Toss chicken in your glaze and serve warm over rice, noodles or salad.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Our Favorite Asian Dishes
Whether you are planning a Chinese New Year celebration or an everyday weeknight meal you’re sure to find an Asian dish that will become a new favorite!
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