15 High Protein Low Carb Asian Recipes

Looking for flavorful Asian-inspired meals that still fit a high protein, low carb lifestyle? This collection of high protein low carb Asian recipes includes easy dinners, quick stir fries, and meal prep-friendly bowls that keep carbs low without sacrificing taste.

These recipes focus on protein-forward ingredients like chicken, beef, shrimp, and salmon, paired with low carb vegetables and simple sauces that work for keto and low carb eating.

Asian flavors are some of my favorites when I want meals that feel bold and satisfying without being heavy. Between garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and soy-based sauces, it's easy to build big flavor while keeping carbs low. Swapping rice for cauliflower or noodles for veggie alternatives makes these dishes easy to enjoy any night of the week.

This roundup includes a mix of Whole Lotta Yum favorites along with highly rated recipes from other trusted food bloggers who know how to balance protein, flavor, and simplicity.

Why I Love Cooking High Protein Low Carb Asian Meals

Asian-style recipes are naturally flexible when it comes to low carb cooking. Many classic dishes rely on protein, vegetables, and quick cooking methods, which makes them easy to adapt without complicated substitutions.

Focusing on lean protein, simple sauces, and quick stir fry techniques helps create meals that are filling, fast, and great for leftovers. These recipes are especially helpful if you're meal prepping lunches or trying to stick to a low carb routine during busy weeks.

15 High Protein Low Carb Asian Recipes

1

Homemade Egg Drop Soup (Keto & Gluten Free)

Make quick and healthy egg drop soup at home in 15 minutes. Made without corn starch, not only is this low carb egg drop soup, but it's low in calorie, keto-friendly, paleo, Whole 30, gluten-free, and can be vegetarian with a simple adaption. It's essentially a zero carb soup recipe too!

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2

Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Soup

A hearty Thai coconut chicken soup with curry is a dairy free, Whole30, and keto friendly soup that's easy to make at home and freezes great for later.

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3

Weight Watchers Egg Roll in a Bowl

This easy egg roll in a bowl Weight Watchers recipe gives you the taste of your favorite egg rolls but made healthier in just 15 minutes. It's also low carb, gluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, and Whole 30.

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4

Hearty Instant Pot Hot and Sour Soup

Make a delicious and healthy hot and sour soup in your Instant Pot! Loaded with mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots, you'll never order it at a restaurant again!

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5

Low Carb Fried Rice with Cauliflower

Low carb and keto cauliflower fried rice tastes just as good as regular fried rice but without the extra carbs and processed ingredients. You can get your favorite Chinese food right at home with this easy and healthy low carb fried rice recipe with chicken, low carb vegetables, and savory seasoning.

Not only is the cauliflower fried rice keto, but it's gluten free, paleo, low carb, and Whole30 cauliflower rice too! You can even make it vegetarian by skipping the chicken or adding in baked tofu.

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6

Keto Crack Slaw Recipe

This easy crack slaw recipe, also known as keto egg roll in a bowl, will truly become one of your most favorite quick and easy low carb dinners.

The egg roll in a bowl recipe only takes 15 minutes to cook from start to finish, not only is it keto-friendly, it's low carb, gluten-free, paleo, and Whole 30. No wonder it's so popular!

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7

How to Make Riced Broccoli

4 different ways to make riced broccoli plus a simple recipe for making broccoli rice as a grain substitute and side dish.

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8

Low Carb Potsticker Meatball Asian Noodle Soup Recipe

An Asian inspired meatball and noodle soup recipe that is low carb, gluten free, keto, lchf, Paleo and Atkins Diet friendly. Easy and delicious!

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9

Low Carb Egg Rolls, low calorie egg rolls

Low Carb Egg Rolls, sugar free sweet n sour sauce, low carb sweet n sour sauce, low calorie egg rolls, keto egg rolls

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10

One Pot Keto Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

This One Pot Keto Sesame Chicken and Broccoli is easy to make, only calls for inexpensive, real food ingredients, and best of all, it only dirties one pan. Win/win!

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11

Chicken Satay (Easy Recipe)

My easy chicken satay recipe is extra juicy and flavorful, thanks to a simple spiced coconut milk marinade and 5-minute peanut sauce.

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12

Thai Beef Salad

My Thai beef salad recipe has tender marinated steak, crisp vegetables, and the spicy marinade doubles as a dressing. So fresh and flavorful!

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13

Low Carb Asian Noodle Bowl

If you love traditional Asian noodle dishes, then this Easy Low Carb Asian Noodle Bowl is for you! You Can customize it with different protein and vegetables to make it truly your own!

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14

Keto Sesame Pork and Green Beans

One Pan Keto Sesame Pork and Green Beans has just 4.5 net carbs per serving and is loaded with tangy Asian flavor!

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15

Low Carb Kung Pao Chicken

Low Carb Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry - an easy ONE PAN stir fry for busy weeknights. Best of all, this popular takeout favorite is keto-friendly with the same classic sweet & spicy flavors as your local Chinese restaurant.

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FAQs

Are Asian recipes good for low carb diets?

Yes. Many Asian recipes focus on protein and vegetables, making them easy to adapt for low carb eating. Swapping rice for cauliflower rice and using sugar-free sauces keeps carbs low while maintaining flavor.

What protein works best for low carb Asian cooking?

Chicken, beef, shrimp, salmon, pork, and eggs all work well. These proteins absorb flavor quickly and cook fast, making them ideal for stir fries and skillet meals.

How do you make Asian sauces low carb?

Low carb Asian sauces usually replace sugar with keto-friendly sweeteners and use ingredients like soy sauce, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for flavor without added carbs.