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

author’s note

straightforward 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 a reliable 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, straightforward enough for busy nights, and still kid friendly enough that everyone will actually eat them.

Asian Chicken Bowl

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

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!

Coconut Curry Chicken

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

Asian Chicken Wrap

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

Bang Bang Chicken

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

Asian Chicken Tacos

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

Chicken Pho Recipe

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

Asian Chicken Salad

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

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.

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!

Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken

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

Chicken Chow Mein

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

Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

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

Black Pepper Chicken

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

Panda Express Orange Chicken

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

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.

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!

Thai Drunken Noodles

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

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!

Green Curry Noodle Soup

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

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!

Cashew Chicken

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

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!

Cashew Chicken Wraps

Cashew Chicken Wraps make the reliable straightforward meal with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a satisfying creamy sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala

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

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.

the cook’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.