23 Easy Chinese Takeout Recipes to Make at Home

23 Easy Chinese Takeout Recipes to Make at Home
23 Easy Chinese Takeout Recipes to Make at Home

From crispy chow min to comforting hot and sour soup, these Chinese takeout recipes bring your favorite restaurant flavors home.

I love a takeout night, but you can’t beat the freshness and quality of making these favorites at home. I’ve put together 23 easy Chinese takeout recipes, from sauce noodles and crispy chicken to comforting soups and fried rice. Pick one for an easy dinner, or mix and match a few for a takeout-style spread.

Chinese Takeout Noodles

1

Cantonese Chow Mein

Let’s make crispy chow mein noodles tossed in a sweet and savory soy sauce stir-fry sauce in under 15 minutes! This better-than-takeout Cantonese chow mein recipe is so easy to make at home.
5 from 6 votes
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2

Beef and Broccoli Noodles

These effortless and comforting, better-than-takeout Chinese stir-fry noodles are ready in under 30 minutes. This beef and broccoli noodles recipe is the perfect balanced meal for those busy weekdays.
5 from 1 vote
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3

Chicken Lo Mein

Easy chicken lo mein recipe featuring juicy tender chicken, springy lo mein noodles, carrots, cabbage and a rich and savory, glossy stir fry sauce can be your perfect weeknight dinner in under 20 minutes.
5 from 2 votes
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4

Panda Express Chow Mein

Quick and easy, better than takeout Panda Express chow mein in under 15 minutes. This copycat recipe features fresh, crisp vegetables stir-fried with thin noodles and tossed in a mouthwatering sauce.
5 from 3 votes
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5

Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles

10-minute easy soy sauce pan fried noodles made with fresh egg noodles, bean sprouts, green onion and a savory soy sauce based stir fry sauce is the perfect addition to your weekly rotation.
5 from 2 votes
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6

Spicy Peanut Noodles

The creamiest, dreamiest, spicy peanut noodles in under 15 minutes for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. These peanut noodles are so easy to make and will keep you coming back for more.
5 from 1 vote
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7

Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

The easiest noodles tossed in a spicy, savory sauce that is ready in 10 minutes. Made with a homemade garlic chili oil these noodles are simply the best.
5 from 4 votes
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Chicken, Beef, & Tofu Favorites

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8

Beef and Broccoli

Tender Chinese beef stir fried with broccoli in a savory sauce! This better than takeout beef and broccoli recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make.
5 from 16 votes
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9

Black Pepper Beef

Tender beef tossed in an aromatic black pepper sauce with crisp bell peppers and onions for the ultimate comforting meal. This easy black pepper beef can be yours in under 25 minutes!
5 from 3 votes
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10

Beef Chow Fun

Tender, juicy, and flavorful beef chow fun is a delicious classic Chinese dish. This easy noodle recipe with marinated beef, fresh wide rice noodles, bean sprouts, and green onions takes less than 30 minutes!
5 from 1 vote
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11

Mongolian Beef

Better than Chinese take-out beef stir fry in under 30 minutes! This Mongolian beef recipe yields the most delicious tender beef coated in a sweet and savory sauce.
5 from 23 votes
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12

Honey Sesame Chicken

Honey sesame chicken made with juicy fried chicken breast pieces and tossed in a thick, sweet and savory honey sesame sauce for an easy Chinese takeout recipe at home.
5 from 10 votes
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13

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

If you love ordering Chinese chicken and broccoli for takeout, you’d be surprised how easy it is to make at home! This quick and easy recipe yields juicy, tender chicken paired with crisp broccoli, glazed with a glossy, savory stir-fry sauce.
5 from 11 votes
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14

Orange Chicken

Let’s make crispy, juicy fried chicken tossed in an irresistible sweet, savory, and sticky orange sauce. This easy, better-than-takeout orange chicken is the perfect weeknight dish that the whole family will love.
5 from 1 vote
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15

Mongolian Chicken

This easy Mongolian chicken recipe features crispy yet tender fried chicken coated in a sweet, spicy and savory sauce. Enjoy with a bowl of rice for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
5 from 16 votes
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16

Kung Pao Chicken

Better than takeout kung pao chicken made with tender chicken breast, crisp vegetables, peanuts, and a tangy, savory, glossy sauce. This fan-favorite Chinese dish is incredibly addictive and can be ready in under 25 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
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17

String Bean Chicken

Let’s make a popular Chinese takeout recipe in under 30 minutes! This easy string bean chicken is made with tender chicken breast, crisp string beans, and tossed in a savory, glossy stir-fry sauce.
5 from 4 votes
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18

General Tso’s Chicken

Sweet, savory, and spicy, golden fried chicken that’s easy to make and even better than takeout! Learn how to make General Tso’s chicken with juicy chicken thighs and an aromatic, glossy, umami sauce.
5 from 1 vote
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19

Black Pepper Chicken

Let’s make a better-than-takeout black pepper chicken with crisp bell peppers, celery, and a savory black pepper stir-fry sauce in under 30 minutes!
5 from 1 vote
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20

Sweet and Sour Chicken (Hong Kong Style)

Hong Kong style sweet and sour chicken is crispy, juicy, tangy and delicious made with crispy yet tender chicken thighs, red onion, bell peppers and fresh Pineapple.
5 from 1 vote
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21

Mapo Tofu

This easy 30 minute mapo tofu recipe features silken tofu and ground pork cooked in an addicting spicy, savory Sichuan sauce.
5 from 3 votes
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Chinese Restaurant Soups

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22

Hot and Sour Soup

This ultra comforting steaming bowl of hot and sour soup is filled with a variety of mushrooms, tofu, bamboo and egg ribbons. Enjoy this easy hot and sour soup recipe in under 30 minutes!
5 from 5 votes
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23

Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Made with simple pantry staple ingredients, this Chinese egg drop soup is warm, comforting and so incredibly satisfying. This easy egg soup recipe comes together within 15 minutes!
5 from 5 votes
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24

Wonton Soup

Easy homemade soup is the epitome of comfort food. This is the best recipe for wonton soup featuring juicy pork and shrimp wontons in a savory and warm chicken broth.
5 from 4 votes
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25

Chinese Chicken Corn Soup

Chinese chicken corn soup that hits the spot every time. It’s quick, easy and so deliciously hearty made with chicken broth, chicken breast and sweet corn.
5 from 1 vote
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26

Tomato Egg Drop Soup

Quick, comforting 15-minute tomato egg drop soup made with sweet, tangy tomatoes, silky egg ribbons, and a thick, glossy savory chicken broth.
5 from 1 vote
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Rice, Appetizers, & Sides

27

Egg Fried Rice

If you love eggs and rice, this dish is perfect for you. This easy fried rice uses simple, everyday pantry staple ingredients to create the tastiest and most satisfying meal.
5 from 5 votes
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28

Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp fried rice featuring juicy marinated shrimp tossed with rice, vegetables and scrambled eggs in a mouthwatering and savory sauce.
5 from 3 votes
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29

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice

Let’s make this better than takeout Chinese chicken fried rice in under 30 minutes! This easy recipe uses leftover rice, tender chicken, veggies, and a savory sauce that is delicious and faster than any delivery.
5 from 1 vote
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30

Stir-Fried Shanghai Rice Cakes (Chao Nian Gao)

Easy, healthy, and incredibly delicious stir-fried Shanghai rice cakes, aka chao nian gao, in under 20 minutes! The chewy rice cakes are stir-fried with chicken, bok choy, cabbage, and mushrooms in a glossy, savory, brown sauce.
5 from 2 votes
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31

Crab Rangoon

Crispy, creamy, savory, and addicting crab rangoon made with cream cheese, imitation crab, garlic, scallions, and seasonings are all wrapped together in a thin wonton wrapper and fried to golden perfection.
5 from 5 votes
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32

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Salt and pepper tofu is a savory stir-fried Chinese dish made with firm tofu fried to golden perfection and then tossed with a salt and pepper seasoning blend that comes together in under 30 minutes.
5 from 3 votes
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33

Garlic Bok Choy

Easy, healthy, and incredibly delicious garlic bok choy made with crisp, tender bok choy and glazed with a rich, umami, garlic sauce that comes together in under 10 minutes.
5 from 7 votes
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34

Chinese Garlic Green Beans

This easy, crispy vegetable side dish packs an irresistible garlicky punch. It's better than the Din Tai Fung garlic green beans recipe, and only takes 15 minutes to make!
4.38 from 8 votes
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Build Your Own Takeout Night

The Classic

Beef and Broccoli + Egg Fried Rice + Egg Drop Soup

Noodle Night

Chow Mein + Hot & Sour Soup

A Cozy Night In

Chicken Corn Soup + Egg Fried Rice + Crab Rangoons

Choose Your Own Adventure

One Noodle + One Protein + One Rice + One Vegetable

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If you’re still craving Asian food, but you feel a bit intimidated, don’t worry! Check these other Easy Asian Recipes for Beginners that are simple and approachable for any level of home cook.

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