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Weeknight Dinner Ideas - Easy Asian-Inspired Recipes!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on February 7, 2025

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Ten of our favorite easy, Asian-inspired recipes, perfect for weeknights. Spice up your meal plan with these delicious recipes!

Looking for some fresh dinner inspiration? Let us suggest these easy, delicious, and full of flavor Asian recipes. These dinners come together quickly making them perfect for weeknights but also for easy entertaining.

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We love the bold flavors and lots of fresh veggies. They might just be better than your favorite take-out spot! So be sure to pin these recipes for the next time you can't decide what sounds good for dinner. Enjoy!

 

Vertical overhead photo of Thai Cilantro Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs in a blue and white patterned bowl surrounded by fresh basil and mint leaves, lime wedges and peanuts.

This Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs is a delicious, easy and unique dinner entree that's bursting with fabulous flavor.

 

Vertical overhead photo of Basil Coconut Chicken on white scalloped serving plates with navy napkins on a wood table.

Slightly sweet, slightly smoky with just a bit of heat, this easy Basil Coconut Chicken recipe makes a restaurant-quality meal in 30 minutes! Serve it with a side of veggies for a fabulous meal in a bowl!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Honey Soy Braised Pork rice bowls on a wooden table surrounded by toppings.

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... and so much more!

 

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

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 30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken in a black serving bowl with rice, fresh herbs 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 Orange Peanut Chicken Ramen in a large gold and white skillet.

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 Hoisin Cashew Chicken and rice in blue and white patterned bowls on a wood table.

You can put together this delicious Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Cashew Chicken in 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients and it tastes much better than takeout!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Thai Basil Beef Rice Bowls surrounded by all the toppings in white 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 Vietnamese Caramel Pork Lettuce Wraps with bowls of toppings and rice on a white marble kitchen island.

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

 

Vertical overhead photo of two bowls of Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen in black serving bowls on a wood table.

With a velvety sauce, a secret tip for tender chicken and a fresh herb/crunchy cashew topping, this Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen is always a hit!

 

Vertical overhead photo of a pan of Shrimp and Chicken Cashew Curry on a wood table.

Fresh, light and full of fabulous flavor, this Shrimp and Chicken Cashew Curry is easy enough for everyday dinner and fancy enough for your most special dinner party.

Thought for the day:

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust."

Psalm 91:1-2

What we're listening to for inspiration:

King of My Heart

 

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2 Comments

  1. What a marvelous round up of Asian inspired dishes, my favorite cuisine! i have several go-to recipes myself for steamed and stir fry dishes, so easy with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and a few Asian spices. Pair with Jasmine rice and I have dinner in a jiffy! I'll be trying your honey ginger pork, sounds delicious!