raditionally, this is the Japanese term for chicken that’s skewered and grilled. Try our easy version of this popular Japanese street food. Ingredients 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup sake 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into […]
This air-fryer riff on the Chinese takeout classic saves the day with nearly half the saturated fat of restaurant versions and loads less clean-up than deep frying at home. Air fryer sizes vary (hence the cook time’s wide range); if you have a smaller air fryer, commit to cooking in batches so that there’s plenty […]
This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]
Smoked paprika and dark sesame oil add depth to this stir-fry. Serve over precooked brown rice or soba noodles. Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 10 ounce pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced orange bell pepper […]
Also known as kung pao chicken, this 5-Star Sichuan classic boasts multidimensional hot-sweet and salty-sour flavors. As one user review put it, “It is, hands-down, the best stir-fry chicken recipe I’ve ever tried.” Serve this soon-to-be favorite with rice and a steamed vegetable. Ingredients Marinade: 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine or […]
This fun twist on barbecue chicken borrows flavors from a Chinese takeout favorite. We grill the chicken without any of the glazy sauce brushed on because you would lose all subtlety in the sauce if it were to char on the grill. The sauce gets its translucent sheen from neutral-flavored light corn syrup (not to […]
I made the Sweet and Sour Pork with my mother and sister. We had all given up this dish when eating out—the batter and super sweet sauce didn’t fit my diet plan even before I had to become gluten free. This was a tasty and much lighter alternative. We loved the flavors of pineapple and […]
This chicken recipe yields about four ounces cooked meat from one chicken breast and 3/4 teaspoon oil–about 3/4 of her daily meat and 15 percent of Nunes’s oil allowance per MyPyramid recommendations. Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground […]
We tested with tri-tip and rib-eye steak, but use your favorite cut. Ingredients 8 (8-inch) wooden skewers 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 pounds tri-tip or rib-eye steak, cut into 2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup unsweetened […]
The sweet, nutty marinade gives this choice cut of beef just the right amount of Asian flair. Enjoy this weeknight recipe for just over 200 calories. Ingredients 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons miso (soybean paste) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 […]