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Friday nights used to be Chinese Food takeout night at my house but the constant ordering out was putting a dent in my food budget. Not wanting to give up my Chinese food favorites, I went searching for simple Chinese food home-cooking recipes that I could make and found these delicious recipes from some of my favorite food bloggers.
From copycat Chinese recipes to twists on classic Chinese food, these recipes are easy to make and can be on the table faster than waiting for takeout, not to mention a lot more budget-friendly.
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Chinese Food Home Cooking Recipes – 10 Easy Chinese Food Recipes to Make at Home
General Tsao’s Chicken Egg Rolls
Recipe byBig Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
A mashup between egg rolls and General Tsao’s Chicken, these General Tsao’s Chicken Egg Rolls are the best of both worlds. They’re easy to make with only a few ingredients for a delicious twist on two Chinese food favorites.
Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken
Recipe byServed From Scratch
Made with many ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, this homemade crispy sesame chicken is a quick and simple copycat recipe so you can skip the takeout.
Vegetable Lo Mein
Recipe byMary Ellen’s Cooking Creations
I have made Lo Mein a few different ways and really enjoyed this recipe. I think this may be my new go-to sauce recipe for Lo Mein! We love spicy foods so using Sriracha in the sauce made us both very happy.
Kung Pao Shrimp with Cashews
Recipe byKaren’s Kitchen Stories
Add a little spice to dinner time with the combination of chili garlic sauce, dried chiles de arbol, and Sichuan peppercorn powder found in this Kung Pao Shrimp with Cashews recipe. Ready in only 15 minutes this dinner is quicker than take-out.
Steamed Chinese Dumplings
Recipe byWest Via Midwest
These steamed Chinese Dumplings are the perfect Chinese food appetizer. Make them ahead of time, then steam them when it’s time to eat. Pair these dumplings with a sweet soy-based dipping sauce.
Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles
Recipe byCrumb Blog
A combination of colorful vegetables and contrasting textures, this Asian-inspired noodle dinner recipe is ready in a flash. Substitute the pork for tofu and omit the fish sauce to turn these spicy peanut butter noodles into a Vegan dish.
Pressure Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
Recipe byThrifty Jinxy
On the table in less than 20 minutes, easily prepare this Honey Sesame Chicken recipe in a pressure cooker for a delicious stir-fry style dinner.
Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce
Recipe byPalatable Pastime
You’ll think you’re at the Chinese buffet when you make this copycat recipe for Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce. It’s easy to make and ready in 25 minutes.
Chinese Orange Peel Chicken
Recipe bySerena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Better than what you’ll find at most Chinese food restaurants, this Chinese Orange Peel Chicken recipe is full of flavor with a crunchy texture for a yummy gluten-free meal.
Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
Recipe byVeena Azmanov
This Ginger Chicken Stir-fry recipe combines crispy pan-fried chicken, the earthy flavor of ginger, and a sweet tangy sauce for a quick and delicious dinner.
BONUS Recipe!
I just tried my friend Melissa’s Easy Weeknight Fried Rice recipe and it is so good I wanted to share it with you too.
Which Chinese food recipe will you be making at home? Share them in the comments below!
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