These 26 Asian Chicken Recipes that are fast, flavorful, kid friendly, and perfect for busy nights when takeout sounds tempting.

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Easy Asian Chicken Recipes That Beat Takeout!

I’ve been lucky to travel quite a bit over the years, and so many recipes on my site are inspired by flavors I’ve tried while traveling. Some of my favorite meals have been noodle bowls, curries, soups, wraps, and rice dishes from little restaurants, markets, and takeout spots along the way.

Of course, recreating those meals exactly at home isn’t always realistic. Some ingredients are hard to find here, and some recipes just aren’t practical for busy weeknights. So I started creating easier, more approachable versions inspired by those flavors using ingredients I can grab at a regular grocery store.

I pretty much always have chicken in my fridge in some form, whether it’s chicken breasts, rotisserie chicken, or leftover baked chicken thighs, so these are the kinds of dinners I make all the time. They’re packed with flavor, easy enough for busy nights, and still kid friendly enough that everyone will actually eat them.

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Asian Chicken Bowl with sauce on the side and fresh herbs on top.

Asian Chicken Bowl

Asian Chicken Bowls combine perfectly charred chicken, fresh quick-pickled veggies, and an amazing creamy sauce for a restaurant-worthy bowl at home.

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Asian chicken recipes: Korean chicken served over rice and topped with sliced green onions.

Korean Chicken

Korean Chicken Recipe starts with crispy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, savory sauce with just the right kick. The kind of dinner that has everyone asking for seconds!

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Ready-to-eat coconut curry chicken, creamy and flavorful, with a fork in it, served alongside fluffy rice and warm naan bread.

Coconut Curry Chicken

Make Coconut Curry Chicken in one pot in 30 minutes or less. It’s packed with delicious flavors and is the perfect weeknight dinner.

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Asian Chicken Wraps stacked on top of each other.

Asian Chicken Wrap

Asian Chicken Wraps: crispy chicken, crunchy slaw, and chow mein noodles with an easy dressing. Quick, simple, and delicious!

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Asian Chicken Recipes: Bang Bang chicken served over rice with a cucumber salad on the side.

Bang Bang Chicken

This Bang Bang Chicken Recipe makes dinner exciting! Perfectly seasoned chicken and a 4-ingredient sauce that’s next-level delicious.

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Asian chicken tacos stuffed with chicken, vegetables, and a complementary sauce, ready to be enjoyed.

Asian Chicken Tacos

Asian Chicken Tacos with a simple mango slaw, creamy avocado, and an easy four-ingredient Sriracha-lime sauce makes a quick, 30-minute weeknight meal!

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Asian chicken recipe: Chicken pho recipe in a bowl with tons of fresh herbs in it.

Chicken Pho Recipe

Chicken Pho Recipe delivers tender chicken, rice noodles, and a deeply flavorful broth that feels comforting, fresh, and incredibly satisfying.

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Asian chicken salad in a bowl dressed with the best creamy dressing.

Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken Salad Recipe with crisp veggies, crunchy noodles, and a creamy dressing you’ll want on everything!

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Thai chicken wraps stacked on top of each other.

Thai Chicken Wraps

Thai Chicken Wraps bring tons of flavor in every bite with juicy shredded chicken, crisp pickled veggies, creamy avocado, and sweet chili sauce all tucked into a soft tortilla.

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Asian Chicken Recipes: Chicken larb served in lettuce wraps with cucumbers and parsley on top.

Chicken Larb

Thai Chicken Larb Recipe ready in 30 minutes. Ground chicken with garlic, ginger, lime, and fresh herbs. Serve over coconut rice or in lettuce wraps for a flavorful meal!

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Baked sweet and sour chicken on a bed of rice with fresh green onions on top.

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken is an easy way to add a restaurant favorite to your dinner. Served over rice, it makes a classic meal way more convenient.

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Yellow chicken curry served over rice and scooped onto naan bread.

Yellow Chicken Curry

Yellow Chicken Curry with baby gold potatoes is comfort food at its finest! This method for Thai curry can be ready in about 45 minutes or less. 

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Asian chicken recipes: Chicken chow mein in a skillet with tongs, filled with fresh vegetables, perfectly cooked and seasoned.

Chicken Chow Mein

Quick 30-minute Chicken Chow Mein Recipe with chicken, veggies, and a delicious sauce, better than takeout.

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Bang bang chicken skewers with rice and a cucumber salad.

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are packed with flavor from the perfectly seasoned chicken and the irresistible Bang Bang sauce!

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Asian Chicken Recipes: Black pepper chicken served over rice and topped with sesame seeds.

Black Pepper Chicken

This Black Pepper Chicken Recipe is my go-to weeknight stir-fry! In just 30 minutes, you’ll have delicious, saucy chicken and veggies that’s amazing served over rice.

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Panda express orange chicken over rice with broccoli on the side.

Panda Express Orange Chicken

Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe is an easy, weeknight-friendly dinner with crispy chicken tossed in a sweet, tangy orange sauce that tastes just like the takeout favorite!

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Asian chicken recipes: Soba noodle recipe in a bowl tossed together in a large bowl.

Soba Noodle Recipe

Soba Noodle Salad Recipe that’s loaded with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy sweet chili dressing that’s seriously hard to stop eating.

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Asian pasta salad tossed with the dressing in a large bowl.

Asian Pasta Salad

Asian Pasta Salad hits all the right notes with crunchy textures, fresh flavors, and a sesame soy dressing you’ll dream about!

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Thai Drunken Noodles in the pot ready to be enjoyed.

Thai Drunken Noodles

Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe is a simple stir-fry with rice noodles, your choice of protein, crisp veggies, and an incredible, easy sauce inspired by my favorite Thai food truck.

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Asian chicken recipes: mango chicken curry over rice.

Mango Chicken Curry

This Mango Chicken Curry has a rich, sweet flavor with a hint of spice. The secret? Blended mango in the coconut curry sauce plus extra mango in the dish!

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Green curry noodle soup in a bowl.

Green Curry Noodle Soup

Green Curry Noodle Soup is the perfect cold-weather comfort food! Tender noodles in a luscious curry-spiced coconut milk broth with chicken and veggies, what’s not to love?!

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Asian chicken recipes: Chicken adobo in the pot.

Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo Recipe straight from the Philippines! You will not believe the flavor packed into this dish, and it couldn’t be easier to make. Tastes like it’s slow-cooked for hours!

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Cashew chicken over rice.

Cashew Chicken

This Cashew Chicken Recipe is quick, simple, and full of flavor with tender chicken, sautéed peppers, crunchy cashews, and a delicious stir-fry sauce.

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Asian chicken recipes: chicken lettuce wraps.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a simple weeknight dinner made with flavorful chicken, crisp veggies, and a peanut sauce that you will want on everything!

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Asian chicken recipes: Cashew chicken wraps stacked on top of each other.

Cashew Chicken Wraps

Cashew Chicken Wraps make the perfect easy meal with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a delicious creamy sauce.

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Bowl of chicken tikka masala served with rice, with a fork digging in, showcasing tender chicken pieces in a creamy, spiced sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala

This creamy and rich Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe features marinated chicken and a flavorful spice-packed sauce.

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Chelsea’s recipe tip

How To Make Asian Chicken Recipes Taste Better At Home

  • Use fresh garlic & ginger: It makes a huge difference in flavor.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan: Chicken gets way better color and flavor when it can actually sear.
  • Prep everything first: Most Asian chicken recipes cook fast, so having sauces and veggies ready makes cooking easier.
  • Balance the flavors: Sweet, salty, spicy, and acid are what make these dishes so good. A squeeze of lime or splash of rice vinegar can wake up a sauce.
  • Serve with something simple: Rice, noodles, lettuce wraps, or roasted veggies help stretch the meal and soak up all the sauce.

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