Easy Chinese Takeout Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Easy Chinese Curry Chicken

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Bring takeout taste home by making Chinese curry chicken in your kitchen. It’s brimming with tender chicken and crisp veggies in a cheerful bright yellow curry sauce. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} When you’re in the mood for an exotic dinner that’s simple to make, you’ve got to try this Chinese curry chicken. It’s like takeout, only better. ...

Walnut Shrimp

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:30:25 +0000

This walnut shrimp recipe features crispy shrimp and candied walnuts tossed in a sweet, creamy sauce. Recreate this iconic Chinese takeout dish at home, any night of the week, for a healthier twist that still gives you deliciously crispy and flavorful results without deep-frying! {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Walnut shrimp, made with glazed walnuts and a lightly ...

Beef Lo Mein

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:56:00 +0000

Tender slices of beef mingling with thick lo mein noodles, vegetables, and a savory sauce are perfect for tonight’s dinner in this beef lo mein. And it takes less time than takeout to put on your table! Beef Lo Mein: Like Takeout, but Better What’s your favorite Chinese takeout dish? One of mine is beef ...

Chicken Fried Rice (鸡肉炒饭)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:56:00 +0000

For a super fast and delicious dinner, my chicken fried rice is here for you, full-flavored and quicker than any delivery! The crispy rice is mixed with tender juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a savory sauce that tastes even better than the Chinese restaurant version. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Chicken fried rice is a super fast and ...

Easy Mongolian Meatballs

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:45:00 +0000

Tired of your usual meatball recipe? Try these Mongolian meatballs in a sweet, savory sauce that makes a quick and super-satisfying meal! A New Kind of Meatball I think everyone loves meatballs. Most people eat them Italian-style or get the Swedish ones from IKEA. They’re each delicious in their own way. But if your family ...

General Tso’s Chicken (Crispy Chicken Without Deep-Frying)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:15:00 +0000

An easy General Tso’s chicken recipe that yields crispy chicken without deep-frying. It also uses much less sugar while maintaining a great bold taste. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll skip takeout next time because it’s so easy to make in your own kitchen and the result is just as good. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Today I want ...

Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:13:00 +0000

This Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is a simple, delicious veggie dish for any night of the week. It uses fresh aromatics and some Chinese seasonings to boost the flavor profile and make every bite irresistible. {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} I’ve tried veggie takeout dishes before, and I’ve been unimpressed several times! So I wanted to ...

Kung Pao Shrimp (宫爆虾球)

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:25:00 +0000

Authentic tasting kung pao shrimp featuring tender juicy shrimp cooked with a spicy, sweet, sour and savory sauce with crunchy pepper and peanuts. Colorful, satisfying, and bursting with well-balanced spiciness, it is the dish you need to whip up for dinner tonight! {Gluten-Free adaptable} Although kung pao chicken is the one of the most popular ...

Cantonese Chicken Egg Roll (广式鸡肉春卷)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:36:00 +0000

These chicken egg rolls are crispy on the outside and filled with a tasty, textured filling of chicken, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and carrots. Learn how to make chicken egg rolls from scratch in no time at all! In China, we actually call these egg rolls “Chun Jian” (春卷), which directly translate to spring rolls. But ...

Chicken Mei Fun

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:59:21 +0000

Chicken mei fun features juicy chicken, tender eggs, and crunchy vegetables stir fried with rice noodles in a rich savory sauce. It’s a colorful and delicious one-pot meal that you can whip up on any night of the week. {Gluten-Free adaptable} If chicken mei fun is a favorite from your local Chinese takeout place, you ...