15 of Our Best Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes

Author amortownship Reading 6 min Views 3 Published by May 12, 2025

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Is there a meal more trusted than a chicken dinner? Probably not. Whether you roast it, fry it, or grill it, chicken turns into a comforting dinner. In a world with so many to choose from, we've selected 15 inspired by cuisines that stretch across Asia. From Thailand to India to Japan, this collection includes traditional recipes and some more Americanized versions. But all are bound to bring that taste of comfort that comes with curry, katsu, and other delicious dishes.

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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

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"This lemongrass chicken recipe marinates chicken thighs briefly in a mixture of lemongrass, fish sauce, brown sugar, and garlic before grilling for a delightful summer meal," says Allrecipes member LUCHAPROV. "Garnish with green onions or fresh mint, if you like."

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Chicken Katsu

Mitsuha Kirigaija

“Chicken katsu is Japanese-style fried chicken,” says Allrecipes community member sakuraiiko. “This is my family recipe and can also be used to make tonkatsu by using pork cutlets instead of chicken. Serve with white rice and tonkatsu sauce.”

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Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari)

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"This one is a winner, simple to prepare yet full with flavor and body," says reviewer haddadlf. "I followed the recipe to a T, and the dish was just phenomenal."

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Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

iYing

"Oyakodon is a delicious traditional Japanese meal consisting of chicken sautéed and then cooked in a Japanese broth, and then finished with egg and served over rice," says one Allrecipes member. "It's really easy, filling, and delicious."

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Skillet Chicken Bulgogi

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"This bulgogi chicken is a quick-and-easy, but very tasty, meal," says Allrecipes member daveparks4. "You can substitute the chicken with beef or pork for variety. My wife and I absolutely love this recipe, and it only takes 30 minutes with very few dirty dishes! Serve over rice."

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Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

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"This butter chicken recipe, or chicken makhani, is one of my favorite Indian dishes," says Allrecipes member MITCHMAN21. "It features a full-flavored sauce that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread."

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Yakisoba Chicken

lindsayjboyd

"The simplicity, intense flavor, and healthiness of this dish has made it a favorite at our house," says reviewer LUNCHBOX. "We have it almost weekly."

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Spicy Korean Fried Chicken with Gochujang Sauce

Diana71

"It took about two decades for this style of Korean fried chicken to make its way into the American foodie scene," says Allrecipes member Diana71. "The chicken is deep fried twice to make the exterior extra crispy and to lock moisture in. The gochujang sauce is a hot, honey, spicy mix…and well, it's just fabulous. You'll have the family completely raving!"

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Moo Goo Gai Pan

Ernestina Sanchez

"I was craving Chinese and came upon this recipe. It was outstanding! It was so quick and easy," says Allrecipes member Pia Simeoni. "I used more broccoli than the recipe called for and added more soy sauce to taste and more broth to get the consistency I wanted. We'll make this again, and try other vegetables and meats too."

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Hunan-Style Chicken

Baking Nana

"This is excellent, spicy but with a heat that doesn't linger," says reviewer Misty312. "Do toast the peppercorns and grind them, it makes a world of difference. Quadrupled the recipe, stir fried some fresh green beans in sesame oil and served over jasmine rice to 4 teenage boys. Had no leftovers and requests from other moms for the recipe!"

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Filipino-Style Barbecue Chicken

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"This was so fantastic! Love the spicy-sweet ketchup and the marinade was on point," says reviewer fruitdog. "Grill time was perfect and they looked beautiful! Took over a day to make, but whatever, great way to use up a banana that's going out."

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Malaysian Mango Chicken Curry

"We really like this recipe," says reviewer STACITA. "It is easy, inexpensive and delicious so it has made the regular rotation in our house. I use a bit more curry because we like things spicy and frozen mangos which work fine."

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Ginger Chicken

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"Really good. I, like others, sautéed the onions prior to adding garlic and ginger," says reviewer LoriG. "Quick and easy to put together."

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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

“We thought this was fabulous—followed the recipe exactly,” says reviewer Chere. “The sauce was outstanding. I served it with the Jasmine coconut rice and Asian Cucumber Salad from this site. The sauce was great mixed in with the rice!”

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Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)

"I'm Korean, and this recipe is definitely authentic. It is meant to be spicy, so if you don't like spicy, this is not the recipe for you," says reviewer JudesM. "It definitely has to be served over rice. Not serving this with rice would be like serving meat sauce without the spaghetti pasta! Thanks for the recipe! My husband raved about it!! The meat just fell off the bones and was very juicy."

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