15 Easy Weeknight Asian Dinners You Can Make at Home

Busy weeknights don't have to mean boring dinners or expensive takeaways. With a few pantry staples and fresh ingredients, you can create restaurant-quality Asian-inspired meals in under 30 minutes.

Whether you're craving noodles, stir-fries, rice bowls or crispy chicken, these quick dinner ideas are packed with flavour and perfect for the whole family.

Here are 15 easy Asian dinners you'll want to make again and again.

1. Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Tender chicken, colourful vegetables and a sticky honey garlic sauce make this a weeknight favourite.

You'll Need

• Chicken breast
• Sloppy Chans Light Soy Sauce
• Garlic
• Honey
• Sesame Oil
• Mixed vegetables

Ready in: 25 minutes

2. Beef Chow Mein

Soft noodles tossed with tender beef, crunchy vegetables and a rich savoury sauce.

Perfect for replacing your Friday night takeaway.

Flavour Boost

Add:

• Oyster Sauce
• Light Soy Sauce
• Sesame Oil

Ready in: 20 minutes

3. Korean Gochujang Chicken

Sweet, spicy and incredibly addictive.

Serve over steamed rice with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Made With

• Sloppy Chans Gochujang
• Light Soy Sauce
• Honey
• Garlic

Ready in: 30 minutes

4. Garlic Chilli Oil Noodles

Simple.

Quick.

Full of flavour.

Perfect when you need dinner in under 15 minutes.

Add

• Chilli Oil
• Light Soy Sauce
• Sesame Oil
• Garlic

Ready in: 15 minutes

5. Crispy Sesame Chicken

Golden crispy chicken tossed in a glossy sesame sauce.

Better than takeaway.

Top with:

• Sesame Seeds
• Spring onions

6. Vegetable Fried Rice

One of the easiest dinners you can make using leftover rice.

Add:

• Carrots
• Peas
• Sweetcorn
• Eggs
• Spring onions

Season with:

• Light Soy Sauce
• Sesame Oil

Ready in: 20 minutes

7. Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls

Juicy chicken glazed in teriyaki sauce served over fluffy rice.

Top with:

• Sesame Seeds
• Spring onions
• Cucumber

8. Sweet & Sticky Beef Stir-Fry

Tender strips of beef coated in a glossy sauce.

Great with noodles or jasmine rice.

Use:

• Oyster Sauce
• Dark Soy Sauce
• Sesame Oil

9. Chicken Fried Rice

A family classic.

Loaded with chicken, vegetables and fluffy rice.

Perfect for using leftovers.

10. Sweet Chilli Prawn Noodles

Fresh prawns tossed through noodles with sweet chilli, garlic and sesame oil.

Ready before your takeaway would even arrive.

11. Hoisin Beef Lettuce Wraps

Light, fresh and full of flavour.

Serve seasoned beef inside crisp lettuce leaves.

Add:

• Hoisin Sauce
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Spring onions

12. Korean Beef Rice Bowl

A comforting dinner packed with flavour.

Top with:

• Fried egg
• Cucumber
• Sesame Seeds
• Spring onions

Serve over steamed jasmine rice.

13. Chicken Ramen Bowl

Warm, comforting and packed with flavour.

Add:

• Chicken
• Mushrooms
• Bok choy
• Spring onions
• Soft-boiled egg

Season with:

• Light Soy Sauce
• Sesame Oil

14. Kung Pao Chicken

Sweet.

Spicy.

Crunchy peanuts.

One of the most popular Chinese dishes you can make at home.

15. One-Pan Asian Chicken & Vegetables

Minimal washing up.

Maximum flavour.

Chicken and vegetables cooked in one pan with a savoury soy and sesame glaze.

Perfect for busy families.

Pantry Essentials for Quick Asian Dinners

Keeping a few Asian pantry staples on hand means dinner is never far away.

We recommend always stocking:

• Sloppy Chans Light Soy Sauce
• Sloppy Chans Dark Soy Sauce
• Sloppy Chans Oyster Sauce
• Sloppy Chans Sesame Oil
• Sloppy Chans Chilli Oil
• Sloppy Chans Hoisin Sauce
• Sloppy Chans Gochujang
• Sloppy Chans Rice Vinegar

These simple ingredients can be mixed together in countless ways to create delicious sauces and marinades.

Tips for Faster Weeknight Cooking

Cook Rice in Advance

Prepare rice ahead of time and refrigerate it for quick fried rice and rice bowls.

Prep Your Vegetables

Slice vegetables over the weekend and store them in airtight containers.

Marinate Meat Earlier

Even 20 minutes of marinating can make a huge difference to flavour.

Keep Frozen Vegetables Handy

Frozen stir-fry vegetables make dinner even quicker without compromising on taste.

Use High Heat

A hot wok or frying pan cooks food quickly while keeping vegetables crisp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the quickest Asian dinner to make?

Garlic Chilli Oil Noodles, Fried Rice and Stir-Fries can all be ready in under 20 minutes.

What ingredients should every Asian pantry have?

Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Sesame Oil, Rice Vinegar, Gochujang, Chilli Oil and Hoisin Sauce are excellent pantry staples.

Are stir-fries healthy?

Stir-fries are an easy way to include plenty of vegetables and lean protein. The nutritional profile depends on the ingredients and cooking method used.

Can I meal prep these recipes?

Absolutely. Many stir-fries, rice bowls and noodle dishes can be prepared in advance and reheated for lunches or quick dinners.

Which Sloppy Chans products should I buy first?

If you're just starting your Asian pantry, we recommend:

• Light Soy Sauce
• Oyster Sauce
• Sesame Oil
• Gochujang

These four ingredients can be used in dozens of different recipes.

Skip the Takeaway Tonight

Delicious Asian-inspired dinners don't need to be complicated.

With a few fresh ingredients and your favourite Sloppy Chans pantry essentials, you can create flavour-packed meals in less time than it takes to order a takeaway.

Whether you're cooking for one, feeding the family or meal prepping for the week, these 15 easy dinners prove that authentic Asian flavours can be simple, quick and incredibly satisfying.

Explore the Sloppy Chans range to stock your pantry and start creating restaurant-quality meals at home.