Easy Chicken Recipes Asian For Weeknight Dinner

Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, marinate the chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil for 15 minutes.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
3. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add bell pepper and broccoli, stirring to combine.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, cooking for another 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, snap peas, bell peppers)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add mixed vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
5. Pour honey mixture over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 2 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat coconut milk over medium heat.
2. Add red curry paste and stir until combined.
3. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in bell pepper, spinach, fish sauce, and lime juice.
5. Simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
6. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cooked rice
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
2. In a skillet, heat oil and cook chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add broccoli and pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
4. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the broccoli is tender.
5. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bok choy, chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl, marinate chicken with lemon juice, garlic, and soy sauce for 15 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add bok choy and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
5. Serve immediately with your choice of rice.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs, sliced
• 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• Small corn tortillas
• Shredded cabbage for topping
• Green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, and honey.
2. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3. Grill or pan-fry chicken until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Assemble tacos with chicken, cabbage, and garnish with green onions.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
• 2 tbsp Szechuan sauce
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add bell pepper and Szechuan sauce, stirring to combine.
4. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is well-coated and heated through.
5. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch.
2. In a skillet, cook chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the orange sauce and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Serve over rice and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet and add garlic, cooking until fragrant.
2. Add chicken and cook until golden brown.
3. Add bell pepper and cashews, stirring to combine.
4. Pour in soy sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken until browned.
3. Add sauce mixture and simmer until thickened.
4. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
2. Coat chicken in the mixture and let sit for 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden brown.
4. Add chicken broth and simmer until sauce thickens.
5. Serve with rice and enjoy!