Herbs and spices and curry, oh my! There's nothing better than enjoying a flavorful Asian dish from your favorite Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean or Malaysian restaurant—unless it's preparing it yourself from the comfort of home. With an amazing recipe, the right ingredients and some culinary creativity, you can create a kung-pao-tastic dish that's just as delicious as your favorite takeout joint—and most likely considerably cheaper and way healthier. Grilled Asian-Inspired Chicken Legs with Special Fried Rice: These grilled chicken legs are marinated in a combination of Asian-inspired flavors for an exotic flair. Image courtesy of All Roads Lead to the Kitchen Image courtesy of Amanda's Cookin' Image courtesy of Archana's Kitchen Image courtesy of The Big Man's World Image courtesy of The Cooking Jar Image courtesy of Hurry the Food Up Image courtesy of A Cedar Spoon
Need some Asian inspiration? Here are some of our favorite regional recipes from talented food bloggers, along with a few from our own SparkPeople members.
Asian Broccoli Salad: This easy, light salad comes together in minutes for a healthy and delicious lunch or side dish. Add your favorite chopped nuts or other toppings to make it your own.
Sesame Crunch Salad: Featuring a creamy, flavorful dressing over crunchy vegetables, this dish is proof that a vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free salad can be far from boring.
Asian-Style Honey Roast Chicken: Enjoy the crispy, savory skin and honeyed sweetness of this marinated and roasted chicken.
Easy Cauliflower Curry: Here's a delicious way to sneak more veggies into your diet. The recipe creator recommends cauliflower, peppers, green beans and potatoes in this version, but you can use whatever you happen to have on hand.
Asian Chicken Zoodle Lettuce Wraps: Ground chicken, mandarin oranges and vegetables are stir-fried in soy sauce with ginger, chili garlic sauce and garlic. Top with zucchini noodles or your favorite rice noodles.
Easy Asian Noodle Salad with Chili Toasted Peanuts: This chilled noodle salad makes a perfectly portable lunch or a light side dish.
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Asian-Inspired Braised Duck Legs: Tender, fall-off-the-bone braised duck legs are finished with a sweet, sticky Asian-inspired glaze.
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Asian Chicken Mason Jar Salad: In this healthy make-ahead lunch, rotisserie chicken is combined with edamame, carrots, peppers and an easy soy ginger dressing.
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One-Pot Beef and Broccoli: Requiring just one pot and six ingredients, this easy weeknight meal might just take less time than picking up takeout.
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Peanut Crusted Chicken with Bok Choy and Eggplant: Partly inspired by traditional Thai peanut satay sauce,this nouveau peanut chicken recipe pairs well with a side of roasted eggplant and ginger and sesame dipping sauce.
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Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus with Vegetables: For adventurous cooks who prefer the spicier things in life, this is a must-try.
Asian Salmon Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing: Made with cucumbers, greens and avocados, this is a nutritious 15-minute meal that's also gluten- and dairy-free.
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Sticky Garlic Cauliflower: This all-veggie version tastes exactly like the sticky garlic chicken version at your favorite Chinese restaurant.
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Asian Turkey Burger: This one-bowl, 10-ingredient, 30-minute, Asian-inspired turkey burger is juicy and flavorful, especially when paired with creamy Sriracha lime mayonnaise.
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Spicy Asian Chicken and Noodle Soup: You’ll love this light and flavorful chicken noodle soup made with Asian flavors and a little bit of spice.
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Miso Ramen: A good miso base is essential for any ramen dish. Whether you’re preparing make-ahead lunches or a family dinner, it's worth the effort—once you make it, it heats and serves nearly instantly.
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Asian Pork Tacos with Spicy Slaw: Packed with flavor and perfect for taco night, pork tenderloin is marinated in an Asian sauce, grilled and thinly sliced, then added to your favorite taco shell with all the fixings.
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Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Peanuts and Sesame: This quick-and-simple recipe makes a quick weeknight dinner along with a warm soup.
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Asian Vegan Cucumber Rolls: This low-carb, low-calorie, gluten-free snack combines the tangy Asian flavors of tofu, avocados, red pepper, lightly pickled carrots and radishes.
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Asian-Inspired Pork Chops: Enjoy this Asian-inspired version of a traditional favorite.
Quick 10-Minute Shrimp Teriyaki Stir-Fry: Can’t decide between salty and sweet? This tender shrimp dish will satisfy all your cravings in minutes.
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Asian-Inspired Cabbage Soup: Don't be fooled by its healthy name—the broth of this comfort soup is enhanced with Asian flavors inspired by both Vietnamese Pho and Malaysian Soto.
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Asian Pepper Steak Kabobs: Grab your skewers for this easy-to-make recipe that's perfect for grilling and absolutely delicious.
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Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Dipping Sauce: The Girl Who Ate Everything paired these delicacies with green beans and brown rice.
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Asian Pan-Seared Salmon: This simple, flavorful salmon recipe is easy to whip up and tastes like a million bucks.
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Asian Ramen Slaw: We dare you to find someone who doesn't love this tangy, crispy, 10-minute Asian ramen slaw.
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Asian Pork Tenderloin: Pop it in the slow cooker and top with a ginger glaze for a simple and savory family dinner.
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15-Minute Asian Beef Soup: Packed with flavor yet low in fat, this soup can be customized with any vegetables or protein you have in your fridge.
Asian Shrimp Edamame Stir Fry: Shrimp, vegetables and edamame are stir-fried with Asian flavors and garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions and sesame seeds.
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Crispy Sesame Cauliflower Bites:From after-school snacks to party platters to a dinner side dish, these spicy, sticky and crispy veggie bites are a delicious stand-in for chicken.
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Healthy Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps: Lean ground turkey is cooked with onion, fresh ginger and soy sauce, spooned into a lettuce cup, then topped with crunchy shredded carrots, green onions, peanuts and Asian peanut sauce.
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Which of these would you like to try?
