Korean Style Fried Chicken
Korean Style Fried Chicken
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This hugely addictive Korean Style Fried Chicken will quickly become your new favorite appetizer, snack, or even an entrée! There is nothing not to love about a chicken coated in some crunchy batter and deep-fried to a golden perfection.


  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (quartered)
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion (puréed)
  • 6 Garlic Cloves (pressed)
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Ground Ginger
  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Four
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Cup Corn Starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 1/4 Cups Ice Water
  • 1/2 Cup Ketchup
  • 2 Scallions (finely chopped)
  • 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 2 Tablespoon Honey
  • 4 Tablespoon Gochujang Korean Chili Sauce
  • Pinch Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Orange (juiced)
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger (grated)
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • Oil For Frying
  • White/Black Sesame Seeds
  • Chopped Scallions

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Korean Beef Pockets
Korean Beef Pockets
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Sweet, sticky Korean ground beef is tucked into tortillas with melty mozzarella, then baked until golden and crunchy. An easy dinner everyone loves.


  • ½ Tablespoon Canola Oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
  • ¼ Cup Orange Juice
  • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce (plus more for drizzling on top)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (toasted)
  • ½ Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 3 Tortillas (large, cut in half)
  • 1 Cups Mozzarella (grated)
  • 1 Green Onion (finely sliced)
  • Sesame Seeds (toasted)

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Thai Peanut Noodles and Chicken
Thai Peanut Noodles and Chicken
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Skip your local Thai restaurant when you're craving Thai Peanut Noodles with Chicken and make it at home instead! Thai peanut sauce and noodles couldn't be simpler to make! 


  • 3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut in 1" Pieces)
  • 1/2 Package Pasta (* see note)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced)
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 Cup Red Cabbage (sliced )
  • 1 Cucumber (peeled and sliced thin then cut in 1-2" pieces)
  • 1/2 Cup Dry Roasted, Salted Peanuts (roughly chopped)
  • 1/3 Cup Cilantro (chopped )
  • 2 Tablespoons Green Onions (sliced)
  • Sesame Seeds
  • 1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Warm Water
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Grated Ginger
  • 6 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/3 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar

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Asian Crispy Honey Chicken
Asian Crispy Honey Chicken
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  • 1/2 Cup Honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (low sodium)
  • 1/8 teaspoon Sesame Seed Oil
  • 1 Dash Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon Water
  • Peanut or Canola Oil (for frying)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 Chicken Breasts (cut into 1 1/2" cubes)
  • 1 Cup Buttermilk

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Easy Asian Orange Chicken
Easy Asian Orange Chicken
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Do you love takeout but can't find a good one close to your house? Try our Easy Asian Orange Chicken and sit back for a faux takeout meal!


  • 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Egg (beaten)
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into 1-1/2” cubes)
  • Oil (for frying)
  • 1 ½ Cups Orange Juice and Zest from One Orange
  • 1/3 Cup Rice Vinegar
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Ginger Root (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic (minced)
  • 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

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Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce
Asian Chicken Skewers with Honey Garlic Sauce
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These quick and easy Asian Chicken Skewers with honey garlic sauce is sticky, sweet and savory and guaranteed crowd pleasers! Fire up the grill or cook them on the stovetop for a dish that the whole family will love.


  • 10 to 12 Wooden or Metal Skewers (one skewer per chicken tender)
  • 1 1/2 lbs Pre-Cut (uncooked chicken tenders)
  • Salt and Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil (we use grapeseed oil for high heat cooking)
  • 4 Cloves Garlic (chopped)
  • 1/2 Cup Low-Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons Water (room temperature)
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch

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One Pan Simple Asian Shrimp Noodles
One Pan Simple Asian Shrimp Noodles
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In college I got a big ol' wok for Christmas along with fun things like garlic oil, chopsticks, etc. It was so fun experimenting with new recipes even if it was on a tight college budget. This One Pan Simple Asian Shrimp Noodles is inspired by that big ol' wok.


  • 8 Ounces Noodles (dry rice stick)
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil (or butter)
  • 2-3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Bell Pepper (red, sliced)
  • 10-12 Shrimp (uncooked and removed from their shells (thawed if previously frozen))
  • 1 Egg (large, whisked)
  • 1 Lemon (zested)
  • 1 Lime (zested)
  • 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 Lime (juiced)
  • 1/2 Lemon (juiced)
  • 10-12 Basil Leaves (fresh, torn)

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Asian Cucumber Salad
Asian Cucumber Salad
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  • 2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 English Cucumber (sliced thin, *see note)
  • 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Chinese Black Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Red Onion (sliced thin with a mandolin)

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Asian Sticky Slow Cooker Ribs
Asian Sticky Slow Cooker Ribs
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These Asian Sticky Slow Cooker Ribs fall off the bone as you eat them. They’re seasoned with a homemade dry rub and a sticky glaze that’s impossible to beat! 


  • 2 Racks Pork Baby Back Ribs
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 6 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Tablespoon Sweet Chili Sauce ((found in the international section of the grocery store))
  • 2/3 Cup Soy Sauce (reduced sodium )
  • 2/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2/3 Cup Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon Water
  • 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt

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Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Salad with Balsamic Dressing
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  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Pine Nuts (toasted )
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Onions (diceed)
  • Basil (sliced, to taste )
  • Ciabatta (or baguette)
  • Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • Spinach
  • 3 Cups Chicken (shredded, cooked (I roasted a whole bird for more flavor))
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

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