I love picking a cuisine from around the world and then going all in and trying to make as many recipes as I can from that place. It’s a great way to travel around the world when I’m stuck at home working.
These Chinese recipes will take you right around the world without having to spend money on takeout. I just love Chinese food, and experimenting with different recipes is such fun! These mouthwatering Chinese recipes will make your dinners a breeze- and a culinary trip!
Egg Drop Soup Without Cornstarch
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Egg drop soup is aptly named: the main part of the recipe is dropping eggs into a delicious broth.
Though most recipes include it, you can easily make egg drop soup without cornstarch. This makes it a completely keto-friendly soup recipe, which is handy if you’re counting carbs.
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Chinese Chicken Recipe
This Chinese Chicken Recipe is quick-fried tender diced chicken glazed in a sweet and garlicky brown sugar soy sauce! It’s so impressive but easy enough for any weeknight meal.
The best part is that this Chinese chicken recipe is easy to make, too; you can serve it with steamed rice and veggies.
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Shrimp Lo Mein
Better than takeout, this easy 30-minute Shrimp Lo Mein recipe is the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.
Enjoy the delicious combination of taste and texture. Just toss succulent shrimp, tender noodles, and crisp vegetables in a savory soy-based sauce.
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Copycat PF Chang’s Kung Pao Recipe with Chicken
This copycat recipe captures the essence of the restaurant favorite right at home! Marinated chicken gets perfectly cooked, then stir-fried with crisp vegetables, a flavorful sauce packed with peanuts, and a touch of heat. It’s ready in 30 minutes and sure to satisfy your Kung Pao cravings.
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General Tso’s Chicken
The most requested Chinese take-out menu option in America is General Tso’s chicken. An easy meal, it’s a recipe with lightly coated chicken in a thick, sweet sauce.
Typically, this chicken is served over a bed of white rice and a side of steamed broccoli.
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Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein
This Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein is a 1-pot, 30-minute dinner made with tons of fresh veggies, chicken, and a tasty Asian-inspired sauce. It’s sure to satisfy your craving for takeout— but more healthily and quickly!
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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
This Chinese Chicken Salad is fresh, crisp, and crunchy—a million times healthier and more delicious than your favorite restaurant’s.
Made with juicy shredded chicken, fried wontons, mixed greens, and the best homemade Asian sesame vinaigrette, this easy chicken salad is a satisfying lunch or light and refreshing dinner.
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Easy Chinese Vegetable Soup
This easy Chinese vegetable soup is a perfect Asian twist on a tasty classic. It’s one of our most popular recipes—healthy, comforting, and better than any canned soup.
In this Chinese vegetable soup recipe, you’ll find some tasty veggies—bok choy, carrots, and mushrooms. Those veggies work quite well with soy sauce and a touch of sesame oil.
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Chinese Chicken Feet Soup With Peanuts
This Chinese Chicken Feet Soup with Peanuts recipe is easy, thick, deliciously savory, and rich in collagen. It requires 15 minutes of prep followed by passive cooking, and then, Hello, younger-looking skin.
You’d be surprised, but the best bone broths usually include less-than-popular parts like chicken feet or pork trotters because they have so much collagen. The chicken skin in this soup is so soft, it will literally melt in your mouth.
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Chinese Pumpkin Rice
This Chinese Pumpkin rice is a super easy and flavorful rice cooker recipe: the soft pumpkin cubes melt in your mouth, contrasting with the firm bite of the white rice grains.
Moreover, preparing only takes 10 minutes, and the rest of the work is up to your rice cooker.
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Chinese Chicken Wings
These sticky Chinese Chicken Wings are braised in a savory sauce and require no marinating: they can be cooked whenever you have a crab ing without pre-planning.
Fresh and zingy, they taste better than any from a Chinese restaurant and are on the table in 30 minutes! Perfect even with just a bowl of white rice.
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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
Sweet and spicy flavors unite when you make slow-cooker cashew chicken with snap peas. Although many Chinese chicken recipes involve stir-frying, this one uses a crockpot or slow cooker, which also helps intensify the wonderful flavors. You will love this slow-cooker chicken recipe with cashews.
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Chinese Chicken Salad
Make a Chinese chicken salad in 20 minutes that pops with flavor with a perfectly balanced dressing. This ultra-crunchy year-round main course salad epitomizes the saying “Eat The Rainbow,” with its myriad of veggies and tender chicken, it’s delicious. Asian dressing ingredients are available at most grocery stores, so there’s no need to feel intimidated.
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Chinese Bourbon Chicken
This recipe coats tender chicken thighs in a glossy, flavorful sauce made with real bourbon, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
It’s the type of meal that feels like a treat – perfect for weekends or any time you want to spice up your dinner routine. Plus, it’s surprisingly simple to make, with ingredients that pack a punch in the flavor department.
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Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Rice
This recipe is a weeknight lifesaver, packed with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and all your favorite lo mein flavors. The simple sauce comes together quickly, and the stir-fried noodles are tossed with everything for a satisfying and delicious meal.
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Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Rice
Get ready to delight your taste buds with this simple yet delicious Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Rice recipe. This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights and will become your household favorite.
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Small Hoisin Meatballs
This Small Hoisin Meatballs is made with ground beef and seasoned with ginger, garlic, and a touch of tamarind, these bite-sized meatballs are baked to perfection and then glazed in a sticky hoisin sauce.
They’re perfect for dipping, scooping up with toothpicks, or adding to rice bowls or noodles. These bite-sized delights are perfect for appetizers, party snacks, or even a fun weeknight dinner.
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Asian Bone Broth Soup
This Asian Bone Broth Soup is a fragrant and soul-warming delight, built on a rich, flavorful broth simmered for hours with bones. This savory base is traditionally made with beef, pork, or chicken bones and infused with aromatics like ginger, garlic, and scallions.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein
This Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein is a dish made with chicken, vegetables, and lo mein noodles, all cooked to tender perfection in a slow cooker. It’s a fuss-free and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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Oven Baked Chicken Fried Rice
This Oven-Baked Chicken Fried Rice is a fuss-free way to enjoy this classic Asian dish. It combines savory chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables in a single pan, baked to perfection. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This Easy Honey Garlic Chicken is perfect for a weeknight meal. It requires minimal ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes. The chicken is cooked to juicy perfection and coated in a delicious honey garlic sauce that’s sweet, savory, and slightly sticky.
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Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken
This dish is packed with flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes. Tender, marinated chicken is air-fried to crispy perfection, then tossed in a savory sauce with peanuts, vegetables, and a touch of spice.
This crispy air-fried chicken with silky Chinese sauce and crunchy peanuts will surely be your new go-to recipe when you need to make something delicious quickly.
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Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl
This quick and easy dish consists of ground meat, shredded cabbage, and a savory Asian-inspired sauce. It is cooked to perfection in your pressure cooker and ready in about 40 minutes.
It can be customized with your favorite toppings, such as Sriracha and green onions, and it is a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Traditional Pancit Bihon
This Pancit Bihon is a traditional Filipino comfort food that everyone should try. It’s light in texture and packs a big punch of healthy flavor. Pancit Bihon is a staple at celebrations and gatherings, enjoyed for its ease of preparation and ability to feed a crowd.
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Fried Rice with Seafood Medley
This Easiest Fried Rice Recipe with Seafood Medley is here to save the day! It’s packed with flavourful seafood, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables, all coming together in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or using up leftover rice, this dish is packed with flavor and sure to satisfy.
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30 Minute Beef Coconut Curry Soup
This 30-minute beef coconut curry soup is packed with savory beef, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy coconut broth. It’s the perfect hearty and satisfying weeknight dinner. With its warm curry spice and fresh ingredients, this soup will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
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Veggie Fried Rice Recipe
This Veggie fried rice is a delicious and popular Indo-Chinese dish made with rice, vegetables, and spices. It is quick and easy to make and can be served as a main meal or a side dish.
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Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
These tender chicken pieces are coated in a crispy batter and stir-fried with colorful bell peppers. A tangy, sweet sauce made with pineapple chunks ties everything together for a satisfying and flavorful meal. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a fun family dinner.
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Instant Pot Chow Mein
This Instant Pot can be whipped up in a stir-fry in a flash. Toss in your favorite vegetables, protein, and savory sauce, and pressure cook for perfectly tender noodles. In minutes, you’ll have a restaurant-style chow mein ready to devour.
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Cold Asian Noodle Salad
This Cold Asian Noodle Salad is a refreshing dish with vibrant flavors and textures. It’s versatile and can be customized with various proteins and veggies. This Asian Noodle Salad combines noodles, vegetables, and a dressing that brings it all together. This cold Asian Noodle Salad can be served for lunch, a light dinner, or a summer potluck.
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Ground Beef and Broccoli
This Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is bursting with teriyaki flavor. It’s a quick, easy, and healthy meal that the entire family will love. This hearty dish is perfect for a weeknight meal and can be easily customized to your taste preferences.
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Easy Vegetable Chow Mein
This easy vegetable chow mein is the perfect weeknight solution. It’s packed with colorful veggies and tossed in a savory sauce. This easy vegetable chow mein is ready in under 30 minutes, and you can add some extra veggies!
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15-Minute Sesame Noodles
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you need a quick and satisfying meal. It’s loaded with savory-sweet sesame flavor and requires just a handful of ingredients. This dish can be topped with your favorite protein and veggies, making it a great base for a light lunch or a filling dinner.
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Chicken Pad Thai with Broccoli and Peanut Sauce
These savory stir-fried rice noodles are tossed with tender, marinated chicken, crisp-tender broccoli florets, and a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This flavorful dish is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
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Quick & Easy Chinese Chicken Salad
This Keto Chinese Chicken Salad is packed with shredded chicken and crisp greens tossed in a delicious Asian-inspired dressing, making it a perfect option for a busy weeknight. Enjoy a delicious low-carb salad perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying lunch.
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