Yahoo Lifestyle 33 Most Delish Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes
Whenever I don't know what to cook for dinner, I tend to default to something with chicken and if you're the same, I totally get you. In fact, I make chicken on at least once or twice a week, either as chicken Milanese or easy-baked chicken.
Being one of the most affordable animal proteins on the market, chicken is definitely an essential ingredient that every kitchen should have. As white meat, chicken is also healthier (and cheaper) than red meat and helps to keep you full without breaking the bank!
However, one of the main issues I have with cooking chicken is that it's easy to get stuck in a rut making the same old chicken recipes, week after week and I'll be the first to admit that it can get boring after a while.
If you love eating chicken but are tired of the same chicken casseroles, chicken wings or even chicken skillet dinners all the time, I've got you covered.
As with anything, it's all about using bold flavors to bring your meals from bland to delicious. And to make plain chicken stand out in terms of taste, you need spices, condiments and these 33 best Asian-inspired chicken recipes!
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What Are Some Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes?
Asian-inspired chicken recipes are definitely bursting with flavor and are never boring! Whether it's the addition of sesame oil or soy sauce, or chilies and spices, or a big dose of garlic or ginger, Asian flavors will bring your chicken meals to life in a flavor profile that will have you asking for more.
Most Popular Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes:
While not considered classic Chinese cuisine, these Americanized dishes have become some of the most popular on Chinese menus over the years.
Sesame Chicken
Mongolian Chicken
Sticky Chicken
Chinese Fried Chicken
Asian Glazed Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken
General Tso’s Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Orange Chicken
Chicken Chow mein
Cashew Chicken
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Best Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes
From appetizers, like honey garlic chicken kabobs, sticky Asian-inspired chicken wings and chicken lettuce wraps, to main courses like chicken ramen, coconut chicken curry and chicken udon stir fry, you'll have a hard time choosing which Asian-inspired chicken recipe to cook first.
Browse through them, make sure you save your favorites and let's get cooking!
Best Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes
The cold chicken salad gets a modern twist with Asian flavors like soy sauce and rice vinegar and farro, a grain similar to brown rice that adds a chewy texture and extra protein and fiber.
Get the recipe: Asian Farro Chicken Salad
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In this Oriental chicken salad, the mix of salty, crispy chicken, crunchy noodles and almonds, sweet orange slices and a tangy Oriental vinaigrette can’t be beaten—any time of year.
Get the recipe: Copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad
Colorful pantry staples come together to make this aromatic and flavorful pineapple chicken that has the perfect balance of sweet and sour to brighten your day!
Get the recipe: Pineapple Chicken
Make Thai-inspired coconut curry chicken in one pot in 30 minutes or less. It’s packed with delicious flavors and is the perfect weeknight dinner.
Get the recipe: Coconut Chicken Curry
Fix an easy, quick and delicious dinner with this 30-minute chicken ramen noodles recipe, that your kids will love.
Get the recipe: Chicken Ramen
Gai Yang chicken is a Thai grilled chicken recipe featuring a spicy lemongrass marinade. Use boneless chicken thighs and you can make this flavorful Asian BBQ in less than 45 minutes!
Get the recipe: Thai Gai Yang Chicken
This chicken and cabbage stir fry recipe is fast and easy. The chicken is soft and tender and the onions and cabbage melt in your mouth. Ready in just over half an hour!
Get the recipe: Easy Chicken and Cabbage
This recipe brings together a plethora of Asian-inspired flavors for a honey chicken that stays crispy for hours, even after tossing in the honey sauce.
Get the recipe: Crispy Honey Chicken
Sticky Korean chicken made with gochujang, soy sauce-based marinade is bold in flavors and really easy to make. Chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy sauce and cooked until juicy.
Get the recipe: 15-Minute Sticky Korean Chicken
Skip the restaurant and make this classic chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe at home! It’s quick, easy and absolutely loaded with the best Chinese-inspired flavors.
Get the recipe: Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
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This Hoisin chicken is one of the best Chinese-takeout-inspired dishes you will ever try. It is healthy, packed with layers of flavor and customizable veggies for a home run dinner every time!
Get the recipe: Hoisin Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
Finely diced chicken thighs are sautéed with shiitake mushrooms in a killer Asian-inspired sauce, then nestled into butter lettuce leaves and garnished with fried rice noodles.
Get the recipe: PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Korean spicy chicken recipe with crispy deep-fried chicken in spicy, sweet and savory Korean sauce.
Get the recipe: Korean Spicy Chicken
These sticky Asian chicken wings are not only sticky and sweet, but they are also crispy and fall right off the bones.
Get the recipe: Sticky Asian Chicken Wings
This firecracker chicken recipe is chunks of crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. This an easy dinner option that the whole family will love!
Get the recipe: Firecracker Chicken
This honey garlic marinade is to die for! Marinate overnight and throw on the grill when ready to serve. So easy and fast!
Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Asian Chicken Kabobs
These sweet and savory Hoisin garlic chicken thighs make a quick and easy dinner. Just throw them on the bbq while you enjoy the sun.
Get the recipe: Hoisin Garlic Chicken Thighs
This Kung Pao chicken recipe swaps in cashews for the traditional peanuts and gets extra balance from some added veggies.
Get the recipe: Kung Pao Chicken
The best Korean fried chicken—crispy coated buttermilk fried chicken, smothered in a spicy Korean-inspired gochujang sauce.
Get the recipe: Korean Fried Chicken
This simple honey garlic chicken is one of the easiest 25-minute Asian-inspired dinner ideas that rivals your favorite takeout spot any day.
Get the recipe: 25-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken
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Amazing and super yummy Korean chicken with spicy marinade. So quick and easy to make, cheaper and better than takeouts.
Get the recipe: Spicy Korean Chicken
Tasty and simple chicken udon stir fry only takes 15 minutes! It's great for lunch, dinner or as party food.
Get the recipe: Chicken Udon Stir Fry
Teriyaki chicken legs are a perfect back-to-school recipe. The teriyaki sauce is cooked in minutes and the baked chicken legs are easy too.
Get the recipe: Teriyaki Baked Crispy Chicken Legs
This Thai chicken green bean stir fry is absolutely mouth-watering. It's beyond delicious. Juicy pieces of crispy chicken and green beans are covered in a sweet chili sauce.
Get the recipe: Thai Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry
This Chinese chicken and mushrooms is so quick and easy to make at home, it will become a regular go-to. Delicious, quick and easy!
Get the recipe: Chinese Chicken and Mushrooms
General Tso’s Chicken is saucy, juicy and crispy. The signature sauce is thick and loaded with flavor. If you are a die-hard orange chicken fan, you must try this dish!
Get the recipe: General Tso's Chicken
Sticky, spicy and sweet—you will love these Asian-inspired chicken thighs. The great thing about them is they are so easy to prepare. Serve with white rice and you have a meal that will be requested often.
Get the recipe: Asian Chicken Thighs
This Mongolian chicken is crispy slices of chicken breast stir-fried in a sweet and savory sauce. A restaurant favorite that tastes even better when you make it at home!
Get the recipe: Mongolian Chicken
These air fryer Asian-glazed boneless chicken thighs come out so juicy and delicious, you'll be obsessed with this recipe!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Asian Glazed Boneless Chicken Thighs
So easy to put together, this spicy cashew chicken stir fry has amazing flavor from the roasted cashews and veggies. It's ready in under 30 mins!
Get the recipe: Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
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This better-than-takeout, 30-minute sticky sesame chicken is so super easy to make and so ridiculously delicious, you’ll never need to order this Chinese takeout dish again.
Get the recipe: Sticky Sesame Chicken
Restaurant-style crispy sesame chicken tossed in homemade sesame sauce topped with some sesame seeds. It's so easy and can be served with rice or noodles.
Get the recipe: Easy Sesame Chicken
Sticky Asian glazed chicken is tender and juicy chicken coated in a sticky-sweet honey-soy sauce. This meal is ready in just 30 minutes and the flavor is incredible!
Get the recipe: Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken
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