Close up vertical photo of Korean Meatball Lettuce Wraps with sauce being drizzled on top.

For Fresh, Healthy Delicious Dinner Ideas, Go Asian!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on January 24, 2021

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Looking to spice up your dinner routine? These fresh, Asian inspired recipes are full of flavor and can be ready in no time!

Asian is definitely one of my favorite cuisines to eat and cook. We never get tired of the flavors and I love the way you can incorporate so many fresh, crisp veggies and herbs into the meal.

Overhead horizontal photo of a plate of Korean Meatball Lettuce Wraps surrounded by bowls of garnishes, rice and tuxedo sesame seeds.

When winter feels long and cold and gray, let one of these easy dinner ideas brighten your day! Plus, these recipes are way healthier than takeout. We've rounded up a variety of our favorite Asian inspired meals and think you'll love them too. Enjoy!

Overhead vertical photo of two Indonesian Sticky Ginger Chicken bowls on a wood table.

This easy Honey Ginger Indonesian Chicken features tender, juicy breasts and a sweet, sticky, far-east inspired sauce. It's beyond delicious and comes together in right around 30 minutes!

 

Overhead vertical photo of a white serving bowl of Honey Soy Braised Pork garnished with lime wedges, fresh basil, sliced cucumbers and red onions and sprinkled with tuxedo sesame seeds.

Tender and full of Asian flavor, the oven does the magic with this Slow Roasted Honey Soy Pork after your 10 minutes of hands-on time. Serve it in tacos, wraps, sandwiches, rice bowls…

 

Overhead vertical photo of Butternut Chicken Coconut Curry in a blue and white patterned serving bowl garnished with toppings and naan bread on the side.

Healthy and super delicious, this Butternut Chicken Coconut Curry comes together in less than an hour. It makes a beautiful presentation and can be prepped ahead for easy, elegant entertaining.

 

Closeup vertical photo of Korean Meatball Lettuce Wraps with sauce being drizzled on top.

Looking to eat a little lighter and leaner? These Korean Meatball Lettuce Wraps are easy, healthy and so delicious! The meatballs also make a fabulous appetizer that will disappear in the blink of an eye!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Orange Peanut Chicken Ramen in a large skillet garnished with fresh basil leaves and orange wedges.

This Orange Peanut Chicken Ramen is an easy, delicious dinner option that's loaded with lots of fresh veggies, lean chicken, tender ramen noodles and crunchy stir-fried peanuts. The sweet, gingery Asian sauce ties it all together!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Thai Peanut Chicken in a black serving bowl with rice and garnished with fresh basil leaves, slice red onions and lime wedges.

This 30-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken with super tender chicken, healthy veggies and a silky smooth Asian peanut sauce comes together in less time than you can order takeout!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Vietnamese Carmel Pork Lettuce Wraps with the toppings and rice in separate bowls on a marble table surface.

These crazy-delicious Vietnamese Caramel Pork Lettuce Wraps make a fresh, light weeknight meal and are also perfect for a dinner party.

 

Overhead vertical photo of Thai Basil Beef Rice Bowls with all the toppings in separate surrounding bowls on a wooden table.

Got 30 minutes? You'll flip over these easy, Thai-inspired 30 Minute Thai Basil Beef Bowls. They're fresh, vibrant, healthy and super delicious!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Asian Red Cabbage Slaw in a white serving bowl on a granite countertop.

This fresh, healthy and delicious Asian Red Cabbage Slaw will take the boring out of everyday meals and entertaining menus.

 

Thought for the day:

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Christ Will Be My Hideaway

 

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If you enjoy any of these recipes, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It's so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations. Thanks!

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