16 Chinese Recipes That Make Takeout Totally Unnecessary
Craving Chinese takeout but want something fresh, homemade, and bursting with flavor? These 16 Chinese recipes make takeout totally unnecessary, delivering all the classic flavors you love right in your own kitchen. From savory stir-fries to saucy favorites, each recipe is easy to make and packed with bold, restaurant-quality taste. Get ready to impress your taste buds—and anyone you cook for—with meals that rival your favorite takeout spots.
Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken
My Instant Pot Mongolian chicken is an incredibly quick and easy version of the Chinese food takeout classic! All of your favorite flavors are combined with tender pieces of boneless skinless chicken to make a delicious 20-minute dinner that the whole family will love! This affordable chicken dinner will definitely become one of your go-to weeknight meals!
Sweet And Sour Pork
My sweet and sour pork combines crunchy fried pork tenderloin with crisp bell peppers, savory onions, and juicy pieces of pineapple! Everything is tossed in a sticky, sweet & sour sauce that will have you savoring every bite! With only 25 minutes from start to finish, making tasty takeout at home has never been easier!
Szechuan Chicken
We are unabashed lovers of Chinese takeout but sometimes I like to recreate the experience by making Chinese recipes at home. Without a doubt, one of the dishes that has a special place in my heart is Szechuan chicken so you know I had to try my hand at perfecting my own version
Shrimp Lo Mein
Make delicious shrimp lo mein at home and skip the takeout with this simple recipe. Featuring Chinese egg noodles, juicy shrimp and vegetables tossed in a restaurant-worthy sauce, this 20 minute meal will become a dinner time favorite.
Moo Shu Pork
Moo shu pork is a quick and flavorful Chinese dish consisting of strips of pork and veggies wok fried in a savory sauce. Traditionally, it’s served with thin moo shu pancakes for wrapping up all the delicious ingredients! I’ve featured recipes for both, so you can enjoy moo shu pork the way it was meant to be eaten!
Kung Pao Shrimp
This Kung Pao shrimp is an authentic Chinese dish that combines fresh vegetables and delicious shrimp in a mouthwatering sauce. It is bursting with spicy, bold flavors and succulent pieces of shrimp for a simple meal that everyone will enjoy! As if it couldn’t get any better, it is ready to eat in only 30 minutes!
Salt and Pepper Tofu
Silky tofu with a crispy coating, tossed in flavourful salt and pepper seasonings and crisp vegetables. One of the most popular Chinese takeaway tofu recipes that everyone loves. Learn how to make it at home with our simple tips and video instructions!
General Tso’s Shrimp
General Tso’s Shrimp recipe is easy-to-make and combines crisp wok-fried shrimp with a sweet and salty sauce! It’s like your favorite takeout but so much better because you can make it in no time at all!
Duck Chow Mein with Hoisin Sauce
Duck chow mein a delicious take on the classic Chinese noodle-based takeaway favourite, my version adds hoisin sauce for a real flavour boost. The hoisin sauce is a nod to the classic flavours of duck and pancakes and this whole dish takes around half an hour to cook!
Cream Cheese Wontons
Cream cheese wontons are a Chinese take-out favorite! If you enjoy them at restaurants, you’ll love this Panda Express cream cheese rangoon recipe. They’re crispy pockets of joy!
Honey Plum Soy Chicken
Pioneer Woman’s honey plum soy chicken recipe. Tastes like a gourmet homemade version of Chinese takeout.
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice
This Instant Pot Chicken Fried rice is amazing! It tastes like a lighter version of takeout fried rice and is simpler than even picking up the phone to order Chinese. And it cooks in 12 minutes!
Chinese Steamed Pork Buns
This recipe is a mix between a dumpling and a bun. This bun dough is filled with a pork filling, and are then steamed to cook. Steaming the buns allows the bun dough to take on a bread-like texture. It may not look like it in the photos, but biting into these buns is almost like biting into a yummy, pork-filled sandwich.
Chinese Peanut Butter Noodles
These Chinese peanut butter noodles are a fun food you can serve for lunch or dinner with a yummy Asian inspired twist. A savory, sweet peanut sauce steals the show in this quick and easy recipe!
Chinese oven steamed fish
Steamed whole fish is a classic Chinese way to prepare it. But don’t worry about not having a large steamer, you can make this delicious Chinese oven steamed fish with plain old foil. The result is wonderfully tender fish perfect any time.
Panda Express Beijing Beef
This easy-to-make Panda Express Beijing Beef copycat recipe is just what you need to enjoy the popular sweet and tangy beef entree at home. Strips of flank steak are wok-fried until wonderfully crispy, then the peppers and onion are stir-fried with garlic and tossed in the Beijing sauce. The sweet and sour flavor of the sauce is also perfect for dipping or making Beijing chicken.
