32 Ways to Use Up a Bottle of Soy Sauce

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32 Ways to Use Up a Bottle of Soy Sauce1/32 Instant Pot Sesame Chicken 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your family will love the flavorful sauce in this Instant Pot sesame chicken. And you’ll love how quick and easy it is for a weeknight dinner! If you serve gluten-free meals, use tamari instead of soy sauce. — Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 311 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1004mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars,

0 fiber), 37g protein

0 fiber), 37g protein. 2/32 Char Siu Pork Lettuce Cups Test Kitchen Approved Char Siu Pork Lettuce Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 32 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The Asian influence here in the Hawaiian islands inspired my char siu recipe. It’s tasty as is, in a bun, on a lettuce cup or over rice. We make it often so we have leftovers to add to fried rice, ramen and salads. —Karen Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii Nutrition Facts: 1 lettuce cup: 99 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg

cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein

cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 3/32 Chicken Yakitori 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Chicken Yakitori Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up in Tokyo, and some of my favorite memories include eating chicken yakitori and other Japanese street food with my friends. Although we now live thousands of miles apart, my friends and I still reminisce about our nights sharing secrets and bonding over delicious meals. This one is easy to re-create at home, which makes it

perfect for when I’m feeling homesick

perfect for when I’m feeling homesick. I like to serve it with rice. —Lindsay Howerton-Hastings, Greenville, South Carolina. Next, try our favorite Japanese chicken recipes. Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 332 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1316mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. 4/32 Chicken Pot Stickers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Pot Stickers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken and mushrooms make up the filling in these pot stickers, a traditional Chinese dumpling. Greasing the steamer

rack makes it easier to remove them once they’re steamed

rack makes it easier to remove them once they’re steamed. —Jacquelynne Stine, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 pot sticker with 1 tsp. sauce: 39 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 5/32 Asian Barbecued Short Ribs 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asian Barbecued Short Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here in beef country, we find all sorts of different ways to serve beef. A former boss of mine, who owned

a midwestern meat plant, gave me this recipe

a midwestern meat plant, gave me this recipe. It was an immediate hit with my family! —Connie McDowell, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 240 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 854mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 6/32 Grilled Huli Huli Turkey Drumsticks 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m never one to do things traditionally, so when it came time to hosting Thanksgiving, I went in a completely tropical direction. Borrowing my favorite Hawaiian chicken recipe, I substituted turkey legs

and have never looked back

and have never looked back. —Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 8 ounces cooked turkey: 486 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 57g protein. 7/32 Easy Pad Thai 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Skip the take-out restaurant and give this easy pad thai recipe a try if you need an easy and quick meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 361 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1669mg

sodium, 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein

sodium, 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 8/32 Hoisin Sriracha Sheet-Pan Chicken 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hoisin Sriracha Sheet-Pan Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The convenience and simplicity of this chicken dinner make it extra awesome. Feel free to change the veggies throughout the year—the sticky-spicy-sweet sauce is tasty on everything!! —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 490 calories, 24g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1665mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. 9/32 Peanut Butter

Bennett, North Richland Hills, Texas

Chicken Skewers 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “Most people associate peanut butter with snacks or desserts. This fantastic dish proves it also makes a mouthwatering sauce for chicken.”—Jeanne Bennett, North Richland Hills, Texas. Nutrition Facts: 2 skewers: 286 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 10/32 Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 50 min Servings 4 servings Go

My mom always makes her saucy chicken adobo recipe when I come home to visit

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love introducing my kids to all kinds of flavors. This Asian-inspired slow-cooker beef and broccoli meal is one of their favorites, so I serve it often. —Brandy Stansbury, Edna, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 366 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1696mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein. 11/32 Filipino Chicken Adobo 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom always makes her saucy chicken adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think

My slow cooker is my best friend

it’s even better the next day as leftovers—she says it’s because of the vinegar. — Michael Moya, Taste of Home Senior Marketing Manager Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken: 234 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1315mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. 12/32 Slow-Cooker Asian Short Ribs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My slow cooker is my best friend. I use it at least three times a week. This Asian short ribs recipe is one of my favorites.

The sauce can be used for other cuts of meat, too

The sauce can be used for other cuts of meat, too. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 460 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1706mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. 13/32 Honey Garlic Green Beans 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Garlic Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Green beans are a reliable standby, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients give them a sweet and salty attitude. This

is definitely my family’s favorite way to enjoy them

is definitely my family’s favorite way to enjoy them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 14/32 Grilled Teriyaki Chicken 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Recipe photo by Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is so tasty that my husband insists it could be served in a restaurant. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 very lean meat

Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 203 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 very lean meat. 15/32 Mongolian Chicken 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mongolian Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a different, fun way to make chicken. It has a lot of flavor and a bit of heat for good measure. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York Nutrition Facts: Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 376 calories, 13g

Pineapple and peppers add a perfect contrast to the rich and savory beef

fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 38g protein. 16/32 Polynesian Beef 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This marvelous Polynesian Beef from my sister has been a family favorite for years. Pineapple and peppers add a perfect contrast to the rich and savory beef. —Annette Mosbarger, Peyton, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 253 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 17/32 Pressure Cooker Shredded

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