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    30 Easy One-Pan Recipes That Will Make Dinners A Breeze

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    by Joyce Lee · Updated Jun 21, 2023
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    If you're looking for quick and easy dinner ideas then these one pan dinner recipes are it! These recipes are perfect for any busy weeknight, with most dishes taking just 30 minutes or less to prepare!

    Asian Ground Beef Bowls

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    This Asian ground beef bowls with rice recipe is a savory, super quick, and easy meal that's the perfect way to elevate ground beef to a new level. With its rich flavors and tender and velvety ground beef, it's a must-try for any Asian food lover who wants a cozy one-bowl meal!

    Get the Recipe: Asian Ground Beef Bowl with Rice

    Beef Noodle Stir Fry

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    This quick 15-minute beef noodle stir fry recipe is easy to make, super flavorful and made with stir-fried beef, onions, spaghettini, and soy sauce.

    Get the Recipe: Beef Noodle Stir Fry Recipe

    Easy Authentic Pad Thai

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    This easy authentic Pad Thai recipe is incredibly quick to prepare and has a perfect balance of sweet, salty and sour flavors. It can be made with chicken, shrimp or tofu and it can be ready from start to finish in 30 minutes or less!

    Get the Recipe: Easy Authentic Pad Thai Recipe

    Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

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    This easy Chinese black pepper chicken recipe is a game-changer! It's a simple yet savory dish with a perfect balance of peppery flavor. This easy-to-make recipe is a Panda Express copycat but more flavorful!

    Get the Recipe: Black Pepper Chicken

    Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry (Japchae)

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    An easy authentic japchae noodle recipe (Korean glass noodles stir fry) made with perfectly chewy glass noodles, seasoned lightly with sweet and savory japchae sauce, toasted sesame oil, and a variety of vegetables, and made without boiling the noodles.

    Get the Recipe: Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry (Japchae) Recipe

    Chicken Fried Rice

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    This chicken fried rice recipe is a game-changer, combining tender chicken, peas and carrots, and leftover rice into a Chinese takeout dish that's bursting with flavor. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this Chinese classic is a recipe you'll come back to time and again.

    Get the Recipe: Chicken Fried Rice

    Thai Peanut Noodles

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    These quick and easy Thai peanut noodles are incredibly creamy and flavorful and only take 10 minutes to make! They’re versatile enough to customize with whatever veggies and fresh herbs you like, and this recipe uses my homemade peanut sauce that takes these noodles to the next level!

    Get the Recipe: Thai Peanut Noodles

    Beef and Onion Stir Fry

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    Beef and onion stir fry features incredibly tender strips of beef stir fried with onions in a delicious savory sauce that takes everything to the next level! It’s incredibly quick and easy, and my go-to recipe for busy weeknights! 

    Get the Recipe: Beef and Onion Stir Fry

    Thai Glass Noodle Stir Fry (Pad Woon Sen)

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    A delicious, quick, and easy-to-make Pad Woon Sen (Thai glass noodles stir fry) recipe that can be made in 30 minutes or less.

    Get the Recipe: Pad Woon Sen Recipe

    Shrimp Fried Rice

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    Try this game-changing Shrimp Fried Rice recipe, that's loaded with tender garlicky shrimp, fluffy rice, and veggies, it's a better alternative to takeout and can be ready in 30 minutes.

    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Fried Rice

    Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

    chicken and broccoli on a white plate with grey napkin.
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    This chicken and broccoli stir-fry recipe strikes the perfect balance of savory flavors. The tender dark meat chicken pairs beautifully with the slightly crunchy broccoli, and is tossed in a Chinese stir fry sauce, making it a must-try for stir-fry lovers.

    Get the Recipe: Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

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    These Garlic Chili Oil Noodles are my go-to noodle dish when I’m craving something quick and easy! They’re the perfect comfort food and can be made in just 10 minutes! The classic flavors of garlic, soy sauce, and chili flakes combined with the chewy noodles is to die for! 

    Get the Recipe: Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

    Three Cup Chicken

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    A quick and easy, incredibly flavorful one-pot three cup chicken recipe loaded with garlic and ginger and braised in a sweet soy sauce which caramelizes into a very syrupy sauce that goes amazing with rice!

    Get the Recipe: Three Cup Chicken Recipe

    Beef and Broccoli

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    This beef and broccoli recipe is made with marinated beef slices beautifully balanced by the tender crunch of the broccoli and delicious Chinese brown stir fry sauce. It's a simple yet satisfying dish that's perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together.

    Get the Recipe: Beef and Broccoli

    Yeung Chow Fried Rice

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    This Yeung Chow Fried Rice recipe brings the authentic flavors of a classic Chinese restaurant right into your kitchen. It's the perfect way to use up leftovers, transforming them into a delicious, family-friendly meal that's quick and easy to prepare.

    Get the Recipe: Yeung Chow Fried Rice

    Kimchi Fried Rice with Spam

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    A delicious and easy, 30 minute kimchi fried rice recipe (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) made with kimchi, spam, and rice and served with a fried egg on top

    Get the Recipe: Kimchi Fried Rice with Spam Recipe

    Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles)

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    A quick and easy stir-fried teriyaki chicken yaki udon stir fry recipe, made with leftover chicken, vegetables, chewy udon noodles, and tossed with a sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce. Great for using up leftovers, or when you want a simple meal in less than 30 minutes! To simplify it, you can even use a store-bought rotisserie chicken!

    Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon Recipe

    Asian Chili Garlic Prawns with Snow Peas

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    A quick and easy 15-minute spicy garlic shrimp recipe made with shrimp, garlic, snow peas, and a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for a lazy evening.

    Get the Recipe: Asian Chili Garlic Prawns with Snow Peas Recipe

    Spam Fried Rice

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    This flavorful, easy spam fried rice recipe is incredibly delicious and simple to put together. It makes a wonderful quick one bowl cozy dinner when you're short on time.

    Get the Recipe: Spam Fried Rice Recipe

    Japanese Curry Udon

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    This cozy Curry Udon recipe is the perfect comfort food, featuring thick chewy udon noodles in a deliciously fragrant Japanese curry. It’s a quick and easy one-pot dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights when you’re craving something satisfying!

    Get the Recipe: Curry Udon Noodle Soup Recipe

    Easy Chinese Beef and Broccoli Noodles

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    If you're a fan of Chinese takeout, you're going to love this homemade Chinese beef and broccoli recipe. It features juicy cuts of beef with perfectly al dente noodles and crisp, vibrant broccoli, all stir-fried in a rich, savory soy sauce mix. From start to finish it only takes 20 minutes!

    Get the Recipe: Beef and Broccoli Noodles Recipe

    Rabokki (Korean Ramen and Tteokbokki)

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    This rabokki recipe features instant ramen noodles and chewy rice cakes, all coated in the most delicious sweet and spicy sauce. It’s packed with flavor in each bite and is very easy to make at home. It’s the ultimate quick and delicious comfort food meal for busy weeknights!

    Get the Recipe: Rabokki

    Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

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    This shrimp and broccoli stir fry recipe is a quick, healthy, and delicious alternative to your usual Chinese takeout. With its perfect blend of tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce, it's a meal that's guaranteed to impress in under 30 minutes!

    Get the Recipe: Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Cashew Chicken

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    This Thai cashew chicken recipe features crunchy cashews and perfectly cooked chicken stir-fried in a delicious savory sauce that tastes just like takeout and can be made all in one pan!

    Get the Recipe: Cashew Chicken

    Caprese Chicken

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    This Easy 5-ingredient Caprese Chicken is everything you want in a one-pan meal. It’s wholesome, healthy, delicious, hearty, total comfort food, and a family favorite. 

    Get the Recipe: Caprese Chicken

    Roasted Gnocchi With Tomatoes, Basil & Arugula

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    This recipe roasts the gnocchi in the oven after a good toss in Garlic-Infused extra-virgin olive oil. The gnocchi develop a little bit of a toothsome crust but remain tender in the middle.

    Get the Recipe: Roasted Gnocchi With Tomatoes, Basil & Arugula

    Fish in Lemon Butter Sauce with Capers & Broccoli

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    Make this easy Fish in Lemon Butter Sauce in just 25 minutes for a delicious one-pan meal. Fish & broccoli are cooked all the way in the sauce made from lemon, butter, white wine & capers - for a dish that will be a fast favorite.

    Get the Recipe: Fish in Lemon Butter Sauce with Capers & Broccoli

    Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese Pasta

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    This recipe is made with chicken tenderloins and lots of Italian flavours. This baked chicken caprese with pasta is so easy that you'll will want to make it often!

    Get the Recipe: Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese Pasta

    One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas

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    This Low FODMAP One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas can be made in less than 30 minutes.

    Get the Recipe: One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas

    One Pot Pasta Puttanesca

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     If you love spicy puttanesca sauce, you’ve gotta try this quick and easy recipe. Made entirely in one pot, with lots of capers, olives and red pepper flakes. 

    Get the Recipe: One Pot Pasta Puttanesca

    More From Pups with Chopsticks - 30 Chinese Takeout Recipes So Good, You'll Never Order Out Again

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    If you're craving Chinese takeout, look no further! Here are 30 Chinese takeout recipes you can make in the comfort of your home in your PJs!

    30 Chinese Take Recipes You Can Make at Home

    30 Asian Beef Recipes We Can't Get Enough Of

    From deep-fried to braised, beef is always delicious no matter how you prepare it, but if you're looking for something with an Asian twist here is a list of beef recipes we make at home and can't get enough of.

    30 Delicious Asian Beef Recipes You Must Try at Home

    This article originally appeared on Pups with Chopsticks.

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    Hi, I’m Joyce Lee! Welcome to Pups with Chopsticks! This cozy corner of the internet is all about my favorite things: cooking delicious Asian dishes, hanging out with my furry sidekicks, and sharing good eats with friends (that’s you!). Grab a seat and let’s have some fun in the kitchen! Here you’ll find everything from comforting traditional recipes to Asian fusion dishes, all made easy with broken-down, simple step-by-step tutorials.

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    • Thai coconut chicken skewers on a wooden plate
      Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
    • Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
    • Korean japchae served in a wooden bowl
      Easy Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles Stir Fry)
    • A large bowl of Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi (Jeyuk Bokkeum) with a plate of lettuce with some rice and pork in it for wrapping
      Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Classic Jeyuk Bokkeum Recipe)

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    • Super crispy beef tossed with a sweet and sticky sauce
      Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef
    • Hakka, Indian Chinese chilli chicken made with crispy chicken chunks and lightly tossed in a spicy chilli sauce.
      Chilli Chicken
    • Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) thinly sliced and fanned out on a cutting board.
      Sweet and Sticky Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
    • Sweet and Sour Pork in a bowl on a wooden table
      Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe (咕噜肉)
    • bang bang shrimp on a patterned plate on a wooden table.
      Bang Bang Shrimp
    • Mongolian beef on a white plate with sesame seeds
      Easy Mongolian Beef

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