Asian main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Chicken in Chili Sauce

Korean-style chicken in chili sauce, simmered with bell peppers, onions, carrots, and diced potatoes.

Pork Lettuce Wraps

Asian Sloppy Joe Sliders

This is adapted from a recipe that appeared in Cuisine At Home recently. I added red onion and used more cilantro than the original. It is an easy…

Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry)

Thick creamy aromatic curry; scented with curry leaves and ghee.

Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

The chicken is marinated in an aromatic blend of spices and stir-fried with crisp vegetables. If you find it too spicy, serve with a spoonful of…

Classic Chicken Curry

courtesy Toronto Star Smita Chandra

Ney Sambar (Ghee Dhal Curry)

Enriching and irressible fragrance of ghee which makes this curry even more delectable.

Indian Spice Marinade

This marinade is perfect for a whole chicken, chicken breast or thighs or I think it'd be great to mix into veggies or use as a pasta sauce also.…

Mongolian Beef

Pulao Rice

A bond between spices, the magical blend of flavors and the angelic combination of fragrant basmati rice is simply amazing

Chicken Chef Fantasy

Lamb with Chickpeas and Cilantro

A very fragrant dish made with lamb or chicken. it is inspired from a small restaurant that served traditional…

Chicken Almond (from The Nut Tree Restaurant)

My favorite entrée at the Nut Tree Restaurant (before it closed in ‘96) near Vacaville CA was Chicken Almond.…

Moor Kolambu (Yogurt Vegetable Curry)

The distinctly unique aromas, flavors and colors will suit many a local palate.

Grilled Unagi

fresh spin and delightful twist to the store bought unagi