10 Asian Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas (EASY!)

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BEST ASIAN THANKSGIVING DINNER IDEAS
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If this is your first time hosting Thanksgiving dinner, it can be highly stressful. But don’t worry, I got you!

Here are some of my favorite Asian Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas that are super EASY to make at home but also the ultimate crowd-pleasers!

You are going to learn about some of my favorite Asian Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas in this blog post.

This post is all about the best Asian Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas that are easy to make at home + FAIL-PROOF!

BEST ASIAN THANKSGIVING DINNER IDEAS

1. Honey Walnut Shrimp (Better than Takeout!)

I am not exaggerating when I say this is the BEST Honey Walnut Shrimp you will ever try.

Crispy shrimp and buttery candied walnuts tossed in creamy, tangy sauce; this Honey Walnut Shrimp is 100% better than any takeout!

A household favorite that I make at every family gathering tastes excellent with both fried rice and chow mein.

2 lb of peeled Shrimp or Jumbo Prawns
1.5 cup of Tempura Mix
½ cup of Sparkling Water
Salt and Pepper to taste

Candied Walnut

1/2 cup of Water
2 tbsp of Butter
1 Cup of Sugar
1 cup of Walnuts

Sauce

2 tbsp of Condense Milk
2.5 tbsp of Honey
3 tbsp of Japanese Mayo
1 tsp of Lemon Juice

Honey Walnut Shrimp

I am not exaggerating when I say this is the BEST Honey Walnut Shrimp you will ever try. Crispy shrimp and buttery candied walnuts tossed in creamy, tangy sauce; this Honey Walnut Shrimp is 100% better than any takeout! A household favorite that I make at every family gathering tastes excellent with both fried rice and chow mein.

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2. Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken Wings (MUST TRY!)

Who doesn’t love Chicken Wings? They are extra delicious when it’s crispy, juicy, and coated with a savory and sticky glaze.

Chicken wings are air-fried till crispy and golden brown and coated in a sticky glaze that is a perfect balance between sweet and savory.

This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving or the Holiday Season that will have your guests ravings for days!

2lb of Chicken Wings and Drumettes
1 tsp of Salt
1 tsp of Black Pepper
1 tbsp of Five Spice Powder
1 tbsp of Garlic Powder
2 tbsp of Oil (any oil will work)

Soy Sauce Glaze

½ cup of Soy Sauce
3.5 tbsp of Honey
4 cloves of Garlic (grated)
1 tsp of Five Spice Powder
2 tsp of corn starch
3 tbsp of cold wate

Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken Wings

Who doesn’t love Chicken Wings? They are extra delicious when it’s crispy, juicy, and coated with a savory and sticky glaze. Today, I will be sharing my super EASY and delicious Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken Wings recipe that I know you will LOVE. Chicken wings fried till crispy and golden brown and coated in a sticky glaze that is a perfect balance between sweet and savory. This recipe is perfect for celebrating mother’s day this weekend or a summer potluck dish that will have your guests ravings for days!

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3. Korean Fried Chicken Bites (EXTRA CRISPY)

It is FINALLY HERE! EXTRA CRISPY Korean Fried Chicken Bites coated with a spicy and sweet glaze.

The chicken is double fried till crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The chicken is then tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze that is finger-licking good.

Get your soju and ice-cold beers ready because this Korean Fried Chicken Recipe is a MUST TRY.

2.5 lb of Chicken Thigh (with the skin on)
0.5 tsp of Salt
1 tsp of Black Pepper
2 tbsp of Rice Wine (Optional)
4 cloves of Garlic (grated)
2 tbsp of Soy Sauce
1 cup of Flour
½ cup of Corn Starch
0.5 tbsp of Onion Powder
0.5 tbsp of Garlic Powder
1 tsp of Baking Powder
1 cup of COLD Water
1.5 tbsp of Korean Red Chili Paste
4 cloves of Garlic (minced)
1 tbsp of Honey
0.5 tbsp of Soy Sauce
1 tbsp of Sesame Seeds

Korean Fried Chicken Bites

It is FINALLY HERE! EXTRA CRISPY Korean Fried Chicken Bites coated with spicy and sweet glaze; we are starting the last week of the Street Food Series with a banger! Welcome to Day 12 of Cooking 15 Street Foods for 15 Days today; we are making one of the most popular Street Foods, Korean Fried Chicken Bites. The chicken is double fried till crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The chicken is then tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze that is finger-licking good. Get your soju and ice-cold beers ready because this Korean Fried Chicken Recipe is a MUST TRY.

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4. General Tso Chicken (Better than Takeout!)

My favorite Classic Chinese Takeout dish is for sure General Tso Chicken.

Super crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze, you need to give this General Tso Chicken recipe a try!

Get your chow mein or fried rice ready because this General Tso Chicken recipe is a banger! Easy to make at home, with simple to source ingredients.

6 pieces of boneless chicken thigh
⅓ cup of Rice Flour
¼ cup of Corn Starch
2 tbsp of Soy Sauce
1 tbsp of Minced Garlic
Salt and Pepper to season
⅓ cup of Soda Water
1 Egg
2.5 tbsp of Soy Sauce
1.5 tbsp of Hoisin Sauce
3-4 tbsp of Honey
1.5 tbsp of Minced Garlic
1 tbsp of Freshly Grated Ginger
1.5 tbsp of Rice Vinegar
1 tsp of Crushed Red Pepper (more if you like it spicy)
2 tbsp of Corn Starch
3 tbsp of Cold Water

General Tso Chicken

My favorite Classic Chinese Takeout dish is for sure General Tso Chicken. Super crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze, you need to give this General Tso Chicken recipe a try! Get your chow mein or fried rice ready because this General Tso Chicken recipe is a banger! Easy to make at home, with simple to source ingredients. If you are KETO, I also have a Keto-friendly General Tso Chicken recipe on my blog!

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5. Japchae – Korean Glass Noodle Stir-fry

Who doesn’t love bouncy glass noodles coated with a savory and slightly sweet sauce paired with colorful vegetables that are addicting AND refreshing?

We are making a vegetarian version, but you can also add any protein of your choice, such as beef, pork, or chicken.

Japchae is easy to make at home, super versatile, and requires only a few simple ingredients.

250g of Korean Sweet Potato Starch Glass Noodles
3 Eggs
1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced)
½ Carrot (shredded)
5 Shiitake Mushroom (sliced)
1 Onion (sliced)
3 cloves of Garlic (minced)
3 cups of Spinach
0.5 tsp of Salt
1 tsp of Sesame Oil
5 tbsp of Soy Sauce
2 tbsp of Sesame Oil
2 tbsp of Honey
1 tsp of Black Pepper
1 tbsp of Roasted Sesame Seeds

Japchae – Korean Glass Noodle Stir-fry

Who doesn’t love bouncy glass noodles coated with a savory and slightly sweet sauce paired with colorful vegetables that are addicting AND refreshing? Today, we are finishing my Korean drama series strong with one of the most classic and popular Korean Dish ever, Japchae – Korean Glass Noodle Stir-fry. We are making a vegetarian version, but you can also add any protein of your choice, such as beef, pork, or chicken. Japchae is easy to make at home, super versatile and requires only a few simple ingredients. I will be sharing how to make my homemade Japchae sauce which is a perfect balance between savory and sweet!

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6. Salt and Pepper Tofu (EXTRA CRISPY!)

Salt and Pepper Tofu is a classic popular recipe that is super addicting and easy to make at home.

My Salt and Pepper Tofu is FAIL-PROOF, and I also have a few secret tips for extra crispy tofu, plus my homemade savory pepper seasoning. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tofu and is always a crowd-pleaser.

Salt and Pepper Tofu takes less than 30 minutes to make and is a perfect Asian Thanksgiving dinner with simple-to-find ingredients.

14 ounces of Medium Firm or firm Tofu (cut into cubes)
1 tbsp of Salt
2 cups of Water
1.5 cups of Tapioca Starch
¾ tsp of salt
½ tsp of garlic powder
1 tsp of white pepper
½ tsp of ground Sichuan peppercorn
1 tsp of mushroom powder
¼ tsp of ground chili
6 cloves of garlic (minced)
3 red chili (chopped)
2 green onion (chopped)

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Salt and Pepper Tofu is a classic popular recipe that is super addicting and easy to make at home. My Salt and Pepper Tofu is FAIL-PROOF, and I also have a few secret tips for extra crispy tofu, plus my homemade savory pepper seasoning. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tofu and is always a crowd-pleaser. Salt and Pepper Tofu takes less than 30 minutes to make and is a perfect weeknight dinner with simple-to-find ingredients.

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7. Chinese Steamed Fish (Easy & Authentic)

You will never believe that with just a few simple ingredients, you can make restaurant-style Fish from the comfort of your own home! The secret for delicious steamed fish is the savory and slightly sweet sauce poured over a perfectly steamed fish. It’s a fail-proof way to impress your guests!

1 Whole Fish (~2lb)
8 Green Onion
6 thin slices of Ginger
2 tbsp of Chinese Cooking Wine
1/4 cup of Oil
4 tbsp of LKK Premium Soy Sauce
3 tbsp of Sugar

Easy Classic Hong Kong Style Steamed Whole Fish

The Classic Hong Kong style Steamed Whole Fish is a must-have during Lunar New Year; it brings an abundance of wealth in the new year. A famous saying "年年有鱼" in Chinese is a play on words that means by having fish; you will have surplus overflowing every year! For extra luck, make sure always to have the head of the fish facing the eldest person in the room.

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8. Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken (EXTRA CRISPY & JUCIY!)

This Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken recipe is my secret specialty recipe that I make every time I have guests.

An EASY recipe contains many hidden tips and tricks to make AUTHENTIC Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken like the ones you get at night markets!

Crispy on the outside, JUICY on the inside; I am confident this is the best Taiwanese popcorn Chicken recipe you will ever try!

6 Pieces of Boneless Chicken Thigh with the skin on (cut into 1-inch cubes)
2.5 Tbsp of Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp of Chinese Cooking Wine (optional)
2 Minced Garlic ~ 1 tbsp
1 Tbsp of Five Spice Powder
One Large Egg
3.5 Tbsp of Rice Flour
1.5 Cup of Thai Basil
2 Cup of Tapioca Starch

Crispy Juicy Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 鹽酥雞

What is a Night Market series without the one and only Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken? This Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken recipe is my secret specialty recipe that I make every time I have guests. This is an EASY recipe with a ton of my secret tips and tricks to make that authentically fragrant, savory chunks of crispy chicken. It’s just like the ones you get at night markets! Crispy on the outside, JUICY on the inside; I am confident this is the best Taiwanese popcorn Chicken recipe you will ever try!

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A plate full of Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

9. Authentic Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice (Instant Pot & EASY)

I am CONFIDENT to say that my Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice is 100x better than any bubble tea shop out there. Here is my super EASY and delicious Instant Pot Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice, Lu Rou Fan, that will blow your mind.

Savory, rich, and flavorful braised pork belly on top of a hot bowl of rice is what you need this Thanksgiving! Make sure to make extra rice because I promise you will have more than one bowl for sure!

2 lbs Pork Belly
1/2 cup Fried Shallots
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Chinese Cooking Wine
1/8 cup Dark Soy Sauce
3 cups Water
2 tbsp Five-Spice Powder
2 tbsp Sugar or Rock Sugar
5 Hard-Boiled Eggs

Traditional Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice – 滷肉飯

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When I think of a classic Taiwanese dish, I think of Lu Rou Fan, it is a dish that I can eat EVERY.SINGLE.DAY and still be craving for more! The gelatin from the pork belly makes your lips stick together, and the fat melts into the sauce, so when you serve it on top of a bowl of rice, every single grain of rice is coated with the meat sauce.

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Traditional Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice - 滷肉飯 served with taiwanese fried chicken

10. CRISPY Chicken Karaage – Japanese Fried Chicken

Deep-Fried till perfection, these extra crispy Chicken Karaage is crunchy on the outside and super juicy and flavourful on the inside.

If you never tried Japanese Fried Chicken, this is your sign to make it at home this Thanksgiving! Make sure to make extra because I promise you will be reaching for seconds.

5 piece boneless chicken thigh with the skin on cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cloves Garlic Grated
0.5 tbsp Ginger grated
2.5 tbsp Soy Sauce
Black Pepper Freshly Grated
0.5 tbsp Sesame Oil
2 tbsp Mirin
2 tbsp Sake
2 tbsp Corn Starch
1 Egg
¼ cup Japanese Potato Starch

Chicken Karaage – Japanese Fried Chicken

Welcome to Day 4 of Cooking 15 Street Foods for 15 Days! Who doesn’t love fried chicken? Today we are making one of my must-order dishes at Japanese Restaurants – Chicken Karaage! Deep-Fried till perfection, these extra crispy Chicken Karaage is crunchy on the outside and super juicy and flavourful on the inside. If you never tried Japanese Fried Chicken, this is your sign to make it at home this week! Make sure to make extra because I promise you will be reaching for seconds.

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