Looking to bring bold, savory, and tangy Asian flavors into your kitchen? These four chicken recipes are easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend feasts. From sweet sesame glaze to zesty lemon sauce—your tastebuds are in for a treat.
1. Cashew Chicken
Description
A rich and savory stir-fry with juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, and crunchy roasted cashews in a balanced Asian-style sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
1 lb chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
For the Sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1–2 tsp sugar (to taste)
1 tsp rice vinegar
½ cup chicken broth
For the Stir-Fry
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion (roughly chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1-inch piece ginger (minced)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
½ cup unsalted roasted cashews
2 green onions (chopped)
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
- Mix all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Sauté chicken in oil until golden, remove and set aside.
- Cook onion, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper until tender.
- Add chicken back in, pour in the sauce, and simmer.
- Add cashews, green onions, and slurry. Cook until thickened.
- Serve with steamed rice.
2. Chinese Lemon Chicken
Description
Crispy fried chicken tossed in a bright and tangy lemon sauce—simple yet packed with zesty goodness.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2 boneless chicken breasts (cut into chunks)
½ cup cornstarch
1 egg
Salt and pepper
Oil for frying
For the Lemon Sauce
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup water
⅓ cup sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp pepper flakes
Lemon zest (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Season chicken and coat with egg then cornstarch.
- Fry until golden and crispy. Drain.
- In a pan, simmer lemon juice, water, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and zest.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick.
- Toss chicken in sauce and serve with rice.
3. Homemade Teriyaki Chicken
Description
Classic Japanese-inspired grilled or pan-fried chicken glazed with thick homemade teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
¾ lb chicken thighs or breasts
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
For the Sauce
½ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ginger (minced)
1 tbsp garlic (minced)
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp mirin
¼ cup water + 3 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a pan and simmer until thick. Set aside.
- Flatten chicken for even cooking.
- Grill or pan-fry in oil until golden and cooked through.
- In the last 3 minutes, brush with teriyaki sauce until glazed.
- Slice and serve with sesame seeds over rice.
4. Sesame Chicken
Description
A takeout favorite at home—crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
1 lb chicken (cut into pieces)
½ cup cornstarch
2 eggs (beaten)
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper
1 cup vegetable oil
For the Sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp ginger (grated)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Season and coat chicken in cornstarch, egg, and flour.
- Fry until crispy and golden. Drain.
- In another pan, simmer all sauce ingredients except slurry.
- Add slurry and stir until thick.
- Toss chicken in sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Which One Will You Try First?
Each of these recipes brings a unique twist on classic Asian flavors—spicy, sweet, tangy, or savory. Try one (or all) and turn your dinner into a flavor adventure!
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