Step aside, takeout — tonight, we’re wok-ing out ! These 21 quick and easy Chinese recipes are so delicious, you’ll forget all about your fave takeout spot. Stir up some magic in your wok tonight and everyone will be begging for more.
Dan Dan Noodles
This famously mouth-numbing Chinese dish is utterly irresistible for spicy food lovers. We love ordering these spicy noodles from our favorite Chinese restaurant, but this recipe is easy to make at home, too!
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Char Siu Bao
When I see char siu bao on a menu, I can’t resist ordering them. But it turns out, they are easier to make than I expected and the foldover buns are fluffy and perfect for filling with whatever you like!
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Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
I made these Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings with Szechuan peppercorns and stir-fried hot chile peppers and garlic and I swear they were just as good as the ones from my neighborhood Sichuan restaurant! They are so crunchy, spicy, and addictive.
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Crispy Beef
Crispy Chilli Beef is one of my favorite Chinese takeout dishes—strips of tender beef are fried until crispy and then tossed in a sticky, sweet, spicy sauce. It’s easy to make at home, and no deep fryer is needed!
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Char Siu
I’ve always brought home char siu from the Chinese BBQ counter in the Asian supermarket. But ever since I tried making it in the pressure cooker, I’ve been really loving the homemade version. I finish it either on the grill or in the air fryer. I’ll serve some straight away and use the leftovers for Char Siu Bao.
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Kung Pao Chicken
This kung pao chicken is just like what you get at your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant. Tender bits of chicken, crunchy peanuts, a salty-sweet sauce, and a hit of spice all come together to make one delicious dish.
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Wonton Soup
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup is one of my favorite Chinese soups. This version of the savory broth is studded with juicy, flavorful homemade wontons. It’s a massively comforting, crazy delicious meal and it can be on the table in less time than it takes to order takeout.
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Chicken Potstickers
Chicken Potstickers make a great appetizer, snack, or even a meal. Takeout potstickers are usually filled with pork, but this homemade version substitutes chicken.
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Dry Fried Green Beans
Chinese dry fried green beans are a classic Szechuan dish. It’s an easy dish to replicate at home in a hot wok or skillet.
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Chicken Hot and Sour Soup
Chicken Hot and Sour Soup starts with a rich, tangy, spicy broth. Then it’s filled with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tender chicken, tofu, and ribbons of egg. It’s seriously nutritious and seriously delicious. This version rivals is every bit as good as takeout.
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Fried Wontons
These fried pork and shrimp wontons are so crunchy, flavorful, and addictive, you won’t believe they didn’t come from a restaurant kitchen. A savory filling combines pork and shrimp with classic Chinese seasonings. Filled, shaped, and quickly deep fried, they’re irresistible.
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Har Gow
Har Gow is my favorite dish to order in dim sum restaurants. These plump Chinese shrimp dumplings have a delicate flavor and equally delicate translucent wrapper. They’re surprisingly easy to make at home, with an easy-to-work-with dough and a simple seasoned shrimp filling.
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Mongolian Chicken
Mongolian Chicken, like its sibling Mongolian Beef, is a restaurant favorite, and for good reason. Tender chicken pieces are fried to a golden-brown crisp and then tossed in a sweet-savory, gingery hoisin-based sauce studded with fresh green onions.
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Pork Fried Rice
My son always insists that we order pork fried rice from our favorite Chinese restaurant, but I love to make it at home, too, because we can add all sorts of extra bits to it. I love using leftover Char Siu (or any delicious pork) along with whatever vegetables I have on hand.
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Sesame Chicken
Sesame chicken is another takeout fave. This Air fryer version is a bit lighter than the deep-fried restuarant one, but it’s easy to make. Tender chunks of chicken are quickly air fried to a crispy crunch, then tossed in a sweet-savory sesame sauce.
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Sesame Noodles
Sesame noodles used to be part of our standing takeout order, but they are so easy to make at home. Tender wheat noodles are tossed with ground pork and a rich sesame-based sauce that combines sesame paste, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. It’s always a crowd-pleaser.
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Singapore Noodles
Singapore Rice Noodles are delicious—seasoned with curry powder. and studded with sliced Char Siu or Chinese Roast Pork, prawns, julienned carrots, thinly sliced onions, and scrambled eggs. You can make it at home in about the same amount of time it would take you to go pick up your takeout order.
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Sweet and Sour Tofu
Sweet and Sour Tofu perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors with crispy tofu. It’s a delicious vegetarian takeout classic that is easy to make at home. In just 30 minutes, you can have your favorite vegan Chinese takeout meal.
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Szechuan Shrimp
Spicy Szechuan Shrimp is one of my favorite Chinese dishes to make at home. It’s easy to make and delicious. Hot bean paste, chili oil, and Szechuan peppercorns give it a kick!
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Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles
Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles defy tradition since the traditional topping for the fiery noodles normally starts with ground pork. But I promise you, this easy meatless version is every bit as addictive.
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Tanghulu
This candied fruit is a popular street food in China. Our tangy homemade Tanghulu recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and sour flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
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