15 Healthy Asian Food Recipes (2024)

I love Asian food! I have collected my favorite 15 Healthy Asian Food Recipes. Most of them Keto and Paleo compliant, and many of them can be made vegan friendly as well.

Why do I love Healthy Asian Recipes?

Growing up in China, Asian food is my cultural roots.

I learned cooking from my dad from a very young age.

And it was always fascinating to see that there are so many different styles and variations, and everything was always bursting with flavors.

Since I moved to America when I was 17, I have been missing the Chinese home cooking and authentic flavors, because a lot of the ingredients you can only get in China.

So I started experimenting with accessible and simple ingredients that are also suitable for many dietary needs.

I have made healthy twists on many of my parents’ authentic Chinese recipes and some of my other favorite Asian dishes.

Without further do, let’s get into them! I hope you all will love these healthy Asian Food Recipes too.

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Sticky Asian Meatballs

These juicy and delicious gluten-free Sticky Asian Meatballs are topped with a homemade super flavorful sticky Asian sauce. I promise you that these Whole30 meatballs are better than Chinese takeout! Not only are they so easy to make, but they are also paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and keto-friendly!

Chicken Pad Thai

This Whole30 friendly healthy Chicken Pad Thai recipe with spaghetti squash is loaded with authentic flavors. Not only is this recipe Whole30 approved; it is also paleo, gluten-free, and lower in carbs. Hands down the best healthy Thai Food recipe you will ever try!

Crockpot Coconut Thai Curry Chicken

This Easy Crockpot Coconut Thai Curry Chicken is so flavorful and super easy to make in your crockpot. This recipe makes a fast and delicious weekday dinner for the whole family to enjoy. Even better, It is Paleo, Whole30, gluten-free, and dairy-free, and one of my most loved recipes, ever!

Chinese Chicken And Green Beans

This healthy and delicious Asian recipe with crispy green beans, juicy chicken, and tender potatoes cooked to perfection is my ultimate comfort food. My Chinese Chicken and Green Beans are served with potatoes and it’s Paleo, Soy-free, and Whole30 friendly. This quick, easy, and perfect meal prep recipe definitely makes the list of 15 healthy Asian food recipes!

Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs

These Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs are so delicious and super easy to make. They are tender and juicy and will melt in your mouth. This savory beef recipe has a little touch of sweetness and is paleo, gluten-free and low carb. It is a perfect meal for the whole family to enjoy any day of the week.

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Healthy Sesame Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken with a crispy paleo breading, fried to golden brown and tossed with a sweet and savory sesame sauce. This quick and easy better-than-take-out Chinese Healthy Sesame Chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite. And it is Paleo, Gluten-Free and Soy-Free, low carb, and can be made Whole30 friendly too! This might be my favorite of the 15 healthy Asian recipes.

Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

This Chinese Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry is better than any take-out. The juicy flank steak is paired with fresh broccoli florets and tossed in a thick, and flavorful stir fry sauce. This recipe is not only delicious but is also Whole30 friendly, paleo, gluten-free, and soy-free.

Chinese Garlic Tofu Stir-fry

This easy and healthy Vegetarian Chinese Garlic Tofu Stir-fry recipe is loaded with authentic flavors and it tastes better than take-out. Soft on the inside, with a light golden crisp on the outside, this tofu recipe pairs perfectly with cooked veggies or your favorite rice.

This has no doubt is making it to my favorite collection of healthy Asian recipes.

One-Pan Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki

This easy and flavorful One-Pan Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki is sweet and tangy. This healthy recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy and It is Whole30, gluten-free, and low carb as well.

Chinese Cucumber Salad

This quick and healthy Chinese Cucumber Salad is easy, refreshing, and perfect for summer! It’s paleo, vegan, keto, and Whole30 friendly, the perfect dish to serve as a healthy side with any meal.

Crispy Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

If you follow me on Instagram, you are probably tired of seeing me making this salmon recipe EVERY Sunday.

This Whole30 Compliant Crispy Teriyaki Glazed Salmon is quick, easy to make, and so flavorful. The sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce is just perfect for the crispy pan-seared salmon. It is paleo, keto, gluten, and soy-free.

The best part, it only takes about 15 to 20 minutes from start to finish. With our newborn around, this recipe has been a life saver.

Instant Pot Whole30 Cashew Chicken

This Instant Pot Whole30 Cashew Chicken tastes better than our favorite Chinese takeout and is much healthier. Not only it is Whole30, Paleo, gluten-free, but can be made in under 20 minutes.

This is going to be your new favorite healthy dinner recipe.

Paleo Orange Chicken

My favorite Healthy Paleo Orange Chicken recipe is delicious and so easy to make. It makes the perfect dinner served over cauliflower rice or jasmine rice, and steamed broccoli. This healthy orange chicken recipe is low carb, gluten-free, and Whole30 approved.

Thai Coconut Curry Meatballs

This easy stovetop Thai Coconut Curry Meatball recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is packed with spices and flavors. It is the perfect comfort food and the best healthy dinner. And it is Whole30 and Keto compliant.

Whole30 Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry

This Whole30 Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry recipe tastes better than takeout and is so easy to make! The sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce is just perfect and it is Whole30 paleo, keto, gluten, and soy-free as well.

Well that is a wrap!

… For now.

I can’t wait for you try some of these Asian recipes. You are going to love them!

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