Derek Chen
16 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Panang Curry
A quick and authentic Thai Panang Curry made with chicken thigh, coconut milk, and fragrant kaffir lime leaves. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe captures the rich, creamy flavor of restaurant‑style takeout while staying simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
Smash Burger
A quick, juicy smash burger recipe that takes under 30 minutes. Thinly sliced onions, a tangy homemade sauce, and a hot cast‑iron pan give you restaurant‑style burgers at home.
Scallion Pancakes
A crispy, flaky Taiwanese‑style scallion pancake inspired by Derek Chen’s memories of street food in Taiwan. The dough is made with hot water for a tender texture, layered with a fragrant scallion‑lard paste, twisted into an S‑shape, and pan‑fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer.
Fish Sauce Wings
Crispy deep‑fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet‑tangy‑spicy fish sauce glaze. Inspired by Thai street‑food flavors, these wings are marinated, double‑fried for extra crunch, and finished with fried garlic and green onion.
Thai Green Curry
A quick and authentic Thai green curry made with tender chicken, Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots, and fragrant herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish captures the bright, spicy, and creamy flavors of a restaurant‑style curry and pairs perfectly with hot jasmine rice.
Kimchi Bacon Pasta
A quick 30‑minute Korean‑Italian fusion pasta that combines salty, crispy bacon with tangy kimchi, creamy heavy‑cream sauce and a touch of gochujang for heat. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Taiwanese Fried Chicken Steak with @toomdips
Crispy, juicy, and spicy Taiwanese street‑food favorite—Gai Pi (fried chicken steak). Butterflied chicken breast is marinated in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, five‑spice, ginger and a secret Tomb Garlic Dip, then coated in egg whites and sweet potato starch, deep‑fried to golden perfection, and finished with a savory‑spicy seasoning. Serve hot with extra Tomb Garlic Dip for dipping.
Budae Jjigae(Korean Army Stew)
A fast, flavorful Korean army stew packed with spam, Korean sausage, tofu, kimchi, baked beans, and instant ramen. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one‑pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Pork and Chive Dumplings
Learn how to make the juiciest pork and chive dumplings with a silky dough, aromatic filling, and a perfectly crisp bottom. This pan‑fried then steamed dumpling (potsticker) recipe from Derek Chen includes a simple black‑vinegar‑chili oil dipping sauce.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A romantic, restaurant‑style chicken pasta that blends Italian comfort with Korean heat. Skin‑crispy chicken thighs are simmered in a rich tomato‑gochujang cream sauce, brightened with lemon and fresh basil, then tossed with al dente pasta and Parmesan. Perfect for a date night for two.
Garlic Soy Chicken
A quick 30‑minute Korean‑inspired garlic soy chicken that mimics the flavor of fried chicken without deep‑frying. Crispy skin, a sweet‑savory garlic‑ginger sauce, and toasted sesame seeds make it perfect for meal‑prep or a fast dinner over rice.
Smash Burger Taco
A fast‑food‑inspired low‑carb taco that packs the flavor of a smash burger into a crisp tortilla. Ready in under 15 minutes, each serving delivers about 380 calories and 30 g of protein, making it a satisfying, high‑protein, low‑carb meal.
Fish Sauce Wings
These ultra‑crispy double‑fried chicken wings are tossed in a tangy, slightly spicy garlic‑chili‑lime sauce. Marinated in fish sauce for deep umami, coated with a light cornstarch‑rice flour dredge, and fried twice for maximum crunch, they’re finished with fragrant fried garlic and a sweet‑sour sauce that’s perfect for game day or a snack.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A romantic, restaurant‑style chicken thigh dish with a silky tomato‑cream sauce tossed with pasta, finished with lemon, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day dinner or any special occasion.
Pork Adobo
A classic Filipino pork adobo made with pork belly, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and a hint of brown sugar. This one‑pot recipe requires minimal effort and delivers tender, flavorful meat perfect over steamed rice.
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
A quick 30‑minute Hawaiian‑style garlic shrimp, pan‑fried in a buttery garlic sauce and finished with a splash of lemon. Served over rice, this dish brings the flavors of the islands to your table in under half an hour.