Find all your favorites and some new inspiration in this collection of Chinese dinner recipes. From the best noodles, stir-fries, and more, it includes tons of choices for delicious meals with amazing Asian flavors.
When you get that craving for Chinese takeout, it’s pretty hard to resist! The dumplings, stir-fries, noodles, and endless options for saucy meat dishes make it easy to find favorites we want again and again.
But you can actually make a ton of those iconic Chinese dinner recipes right at home. There are so many amazing copycat ones out there and this collection features the best. From classics like broccoli beef and fried rice to new discoveries like garlic chicken and more, you’ll never run out of homemade takeout recipes to try!
Why Homemade is Better than Takeout
Some nights cooking can seem exhausting, I get it! But there are lots of great reasons to make your favorite Chinese dinner recipes at home.
- It’s quicker – Instead of calling, waiting, picking it up, and driving home (or waiting for the delivery guy) many of these recipes are quick to prepare.
- It’s cheaper – By the time everyone in the house orders, takeout can get pricey! But, with a set of basic Asian pantry staples, you can make many of these for a lot cheaper.
- It’s fresh – Chinese takeout is known for those white boxes packed to the rim with food. But most of it gets squished and soggy in transport. At home, that sweet and sour chicken will still be hot and crispy right out of the pan.
- It’s healthier – when you’re in control you can reduce sugar, bake instead of fry, and choose fresh, seasonal produce.
So enjoy exploring this collection and have fun making your favorites, or finding new ones, right at home.
1. Chinese Garlic Chicken
This better-than-takeout garlic chicken makes a great dinner served over a bed of rice but is also perfect as finger food for a party!
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
2. 5-Minute Prep Chinese Bourbon Chicken
Instead of ordering take-out, invest only 5 minutes of your precious time and enjoy the lip-smacking dinner featuring sweet and sour chicken sprinkled with chives and sesame seeds.
Recipe by: Yummy Addiction
3. Chinese Tofu Vegetable Soup
This Chinese tofu vegetables soup is warm, cozy and incredibly flavorful! Packed full of colorful veggies and protein rich tofu cubes.
Recipe by: My Plantiful Cooking
4. General Tso’s Tofu
General Tso’s Tofu features crispy caramelized tofu bites with tender broccoli rabe in a tangy savory sweet sticky sauce.
Recipe by: Omnivore’s Cookbook
5. Spicy Szechuan Noodles with Garlic Chili Oil
These spicy Szechuan noodles with chili oil are ready in only 10 minutes! Wide noodles are tossed in a spicy, garlicky chili oil sauce made with garlic, chili flakes, soy sauce, and fresh herbs.
Recipe by: Drive Me Hungry
6. Easy Shrimp Chow Mein
Make your takeout favorite Shrimp Chow Mein at home in less than 30 minutes. Easy, foolproof recipe with authentic results! Juicy shrimp tossed with flavor packed vegetables and noodles. This dish is healthy, easy and affordable.
Recipe by: Vikalinka
7. Crispy Chilli Beef
A crispy, craggly coating with tender beef inside – perfect every time!
Recipe by: Kitchen Sanctuary
8. Chinese Chicken Wings
These are the best crispy baked chicken wings and they’re tossed in an easy-to-make dry rub that’s bursting with spicy, smoky flavor.
Recipe by: Culinary Hill
9. Whole Beef And Broccoli
This homemade Beef and Broccoli is hearty, savory and flavorful! It tastes like your favorite takeout.
Recipe by: Organically Addison
10. Steamed Bao Buns
Bao Buns are soft & fluffy steamed buns. They do not only look cute but are also impressive party food.
Recipe by: This That More
11. Snow Pea Leaves And Shrimp Boiled Dumplings
These juicy Chinese dumplings are easy to make, especially with pre-made wrappers. Shrimp and snow pea leaves complement each other so well. You’ll love how juicy these turn out.
Recipe by: HealthyFeels
12. Mushroom San Choy Bow
Mushroom San Choy Bow is a fabulous meal for vegetarians and carnivores alike. It is a vegetarian version of a classic Chinese dish. Simple to prepare, and full of wonderful flavors.
Recipe by: It’s Not Complicated Recipes
13. Beef Lo Mein
This beef lo mein is stir fried steak and vegetables tossed with egg noodles in a savory sauce.
Recipe by: Dinner at the Zoo
14. Vegetarian Chinese Hot And Sour Soup
Make your favorite Chinese hot and sour soup at home. Shiitake mushrooms, vegetables and tofu in a delicious, well-balanced broth.
Recipe by: Culinary Ginger
15. Skinny General Tso’s Chicken
Skinny General Tso’s Chicken that tastes way better than takeout! Baked, not fried.
Recipe by: A Taste of Madness
16. Chili Garlic Noodles
If you’re craving extra special spicy food, then Chili Garlic Noodles is the one for you. Grab a bowl and indulge in the flavor of these noodles.
Recipe by: This That More
17. Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
This healthier spin on a Chinese takeout staple, made with air-fried sesame chicken, is quick and simple to make at home.
Recipe by: Chunky in Kentucky
18. Kung Pao Beef
This kung pao beef is a combination of thinly sliced steak, bell peppers, onions and roasted peanuts, all in a savory and spicy sauce.
Recipe by: Dinner at the Zoo
19. Takeout Style Happy Family Stir Fry
Happy Family is a Chinese takeout favourite. Sweet shrimp, tender chunks of chicken and beef all mixed with crisp veggies and the savoury Chinese sauce. A delicious and quick dinner that is easy to make with grocery store ingredients.
Recipe by: Sprinkles and Sprouts
20. Vegan Tofu Chop Suey
This saucy tofu chop suey is savory, rich and packed full of flavors! A great easy dish that your whole family will love.
Recipe by: My Plantiful Cooking
21. Char Siu Noodles
Char Siu Noodles will be your new favorite noodle recipe. With egg mein tossed in sauce, it comes LOADED so there’s never a dull moment!
Recipe by: Wok and Kin
22. Chicken Chow Mein with Vegetables
This chicken chow mein is made with Chinese egg noodles and vegetables all tossed in sweet and savory sauce! It’s the perfect quick weeknight meal that’s even better than takeout!
Recipe by: Drive Me Hungry
23. Xian Bing | Chinese Stuffed Pancake
Xian Bing or Chinese Stuffed Pancake is a dough based popular street food recipe. My vegetarian version of this recipe is made with vegetables and tofu.
Recipe by: My Cooking Journey
24. Wonton Soup
Wonton soup is a favorite on Chinese takeout menus! Filled with savory flavors and beautiful textures, this is a popular comfort food recipe.
Recipe by: Confetti & Bliss
25. Twice Cooked Pork
Twice Cooked Pork is made with pork belly first boiled then stir fried with vegetables in a spicy, savory sauce of chilies, soy sauce & Chinese wine.
Recipe by: Went Here 8 This
26. Chinese Babi Pangang Recipe
Chinese babi pangang, crispy pieces of meat with a delicious glossy sweet sauce, like you can get at a take out at the Chinese. Who needs to order take-out when you’ve got this delicious recipe?
Recipe by: By Andrea Janssen
27. Hong Kong Fried Rice
HongKong Fried Rice is an easy essential restaurant style Chinese stir fry recipe to make at home with shrimp, egg, vegetables and leftover rice.
Recipe by: HWC Magazine
28. Cashew & King Prawn Stir Fry
Takeout inspired Cashew & King Prawn Stir Fry – only slightly adapted (for gluten free palates) from a recipe actually used in a Chinese restaurant. It’s as close to takeout as you can get while working in your own kitchen!
Recipe by: A Saucy Kitchen
29. Stir Fry Veggies with Black Bean Sauce
Stir Fry Veggies with Black Bean Sauce – everyday veggies are sauteed and quickly simmered in Chinese black bean sauce. The sweet, spicy, and savory flavors will make you want to eat ALL your vegetables!
Recipe by: The Kitchen Girl
30. Vegan Sweet And Sour Tofu
Easy vegan sweet and sour tofu recipe! Skip the take out and make this simple weeknight comfort food instead. A bit healthier, a bit lighter, a lot more fun.
Recipe by: Rhubarbarians
31. Salted Fish Fried Rice (Haam Yu Chow Faan)
This haam yu chow faan, or salted fish fried rice, is a Cantonese-style fried rice made with a little haam yu, or preserved fish! It’s savory and satisfying, especially with bits of sausage thrown in.
Recipe by: Delicious Not Gorgeous
32. Easy Kung Pao Chicken
Who needs takeout when you can make this easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe at home? Delicious sauce, flavorful chicken, & traditional nuts & vegetables. It’s also gluten-free!!
Recipe by: Flavor Mosaic
33. Chinese Cashew Chicken
You won’t need to spend money on take-out anymore! The best Chinese Cashew Chicken made right at home, gluten-free, and soy-free! A healthier recipe you can make for dinner and have the best leftovers for lunch!
Recipe by: Strength and Sunshine
34. Chinese Chicken Salad
This colourful, Asian Salad has grilled chicken, crunchy vegetables and rice noodles and is ready in less that 10 mins for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Recipe by: Recipes From A Pantry
35. Stir Fried Shanghai Rice Cakes
These Shanghai rice cakes are stir fried with mushroom and cabbage in a delicious savory soy sauce! It’s a delicious, easy meal that’s great for the whole family!
Recipe by: Drive Me Hungry
36. Shrimp Lo Mein
Packed full of fresh, crisp veggies, flavor packed Chinese sausage, thick and chewy egg noodles and the most incredible savory sauce, this Shrimp Lo Mein is ready in under 20 minutes!
Recipe by: Went Here 8 This
37. Ginger And Spring Onion Chicken
15 minute stir fry Garlic Ginger and Spring Onion Chicken – a Chinese takeout favourite made easy!
Recipe by: A Saucy Kitchen
38. Beef and Peppers in Black Bean Sauce
Beef and Peppers in Black Bean Sauce is spicy, flavorful dish with tender melt in your mouth beef that can be on your table, including rice, in about 15 minutes.
Recipe by: HWC Magazine
39. Easy Dan Dan Noodles
This version of the Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles is speedy and incredibly delicious! Just 30 minutes of your time will get you a dish that is better and healthier than takeout!
Recipe by: Vikalinka
40. Lion’s Head (Pork Meatballs With Bok Choy)
A classic Chinese dish, Lion’s Head, combines ground pork with aromatics and breadcrumbs to create a delicate and delicious Asian pork meatball in savory broth with tender greens.
Recipe by: Season & Thyme
41. Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles
A vegetarian take dan dan noodles consisting of wheat noodles slathered in a creamy sesame sauce, chili oil, mushroom mince & bok choy to create an incredibly moreish dish.
Recipe by: Gourmet Vegetarians
42. Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Add this quick and colorful tomato egg drop soup to your homemade Chinese takeout menu! The aromatics & tomatoes are sauteed to release fragrance, cooked with egg ribbons in chicken broth with nutty sesame oil to finish it up.
Recipe by: Omnivore’s Cookbook
43. Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)
Three Cup Chicken or San Bei Ji features juicy yummy chicken thighs braised in a tasty sauce made of three traditional Chinese condiments. The “Three Cup” refers to soy sauce, Shaoxing Wine and sesame oil.
Recipe by: Home Naturally Made
44. Pork & Shiitake Dumplings
These delicious potsticker pork and cabbage dumplings are great to make with friends and family!
Recipe by: Another Food Blogger
45. Moo Goo Gai Pan
Moo Goo Gai Pan (Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fry) is an easy one-pot meal that’s fresh, delicious, and healthy!
Recipe by: I Heart Umami
46. Szechuan Shrimp
This Szechuan shrimp recipe is easy to make and perfect for the spicy food lover with crispy shrimp and vegetables tossed in a vibrant Szechuan sauce.
Recipe by: Chili Pepper Madness
47. Red Cabbage and Radish Spring Rolls
Crispy spring rolls filled with the most delicious red cabbage, mushroom, and radish filling you could ever hope for in your life.
Recipe by: Erica’s Recipes
48. Steamed Fish Chinese-Style
Steamed Fish Chinese Style using simple ingredients is naturally delicious. It is a quick & easy way of enjoying fresh fish.
Recipe by: Home Naturally Made
49. Chinese Chicken Soup
Homemade Chinese Chicken Soup tastes just like what you get in Chinese restaurants. Enjoy a pot of easy Asian chicken soup made Paleo and gluten-free!
Recipe by: I Heart Umami
50. Easy Chinese Chicken Curry
This Chinese chicken curry is quick and easy to make, tastes just like your favourite takeout and you can control the spice. Tender chicken in a thick Chinese curry gravy. Perfect for scooping up with plenty of rice.
Recipe by: Sprinkles and Sprouts
