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15 Real Chinese Food Recipes

Published: Jan 19, 2024 · Modified: Sep 2, 2024 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

15 Real Chinese food recipes, perfect for cooking at home and even better than take-out! If you're looking for food like you get at your favorite Chinese restaurants then look no further.

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Usually, when looking at a Chinese cuisine there are so many options it can be hard to choose, even looking at a Chinese food buffet.

Chow mein, egg rolls, Kung Pao Chicken, Chinese dumplings - these are a few of my favorites.

I created the below list of recipes that are easy to cook at home because as you remember, during quarantine a lot of restaurants were closed and many of my friends expressed missing their favorite yummy Chinese food during that time, so here you go my friends.

A bowl of egg drop soup made in the instant pot.

Instant Pot Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup is actually one of my husband's favorite foods from the local Chinese restaurant. This is a really easy and fast Instant Pot Version.

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Bowl full of delicious baked crab rangoons.

Oven Baked Crab Rangoons Recipe

So the earlier appetizer was James' favorite, this Crab Rangoon is mine! I just love the creamy melt in your mouth filling in these things.

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A bowl full of fried rice with veggies.

10 Minute Simple Egg Fried Rice

This easy recipe comes together in under 10 minutes! Great for week nights.

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Close up of some honey sesame chicken, with sesame seeds sprinkled all over.

Baked Honey Sesame Chicken

Skip the Chinese take-out and try this easy homemade version instead. It tastes even better than your favorite restaurant dish. Yummy, sweet and with that sprinkling of sesame seeds we all love.

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Close up shot of some chinese beef and broccoli with chopsticks.

Easy Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli is an easy Chinese stir-fry recipe you can make from home in 20 minutes- it’s BETTER than take-out, and much healthier! The sauce uses very few pre-made condiments, opting instead for lots of flavor from adding fresh ginger, orange zest and juice, and garlic.

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Overhead shot of a bowl of cashew chicken, the chinese recipe.

Instant Pot Cashew Chicken

Instant Pot Cashew Chicken is a delicious version of the popular Chinese dish so many of us know and love. With a savory sauce, tender chunks of chicken, and lots of veggies. This pressure cooker cashew chicken recipe is very versatile to change up however you like!

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Overhead close up shot of some sweet and sour pork with some chopsticks on the side.

Sweet and Sour Pork

Tender chunks of pork are pan fried crispy on the outside, then added to sauteed onions, peppers, and fresh pineapple in a homemade sweet and sour sauce

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Close up shot of a bowl with a bok choy stir fry with chop sticks.

Ginger Garlic Bok Choy Stir Fry

Ginger Garlic Bok Choy Stir Fry is an easy way to add dark leafy greens to your diet. You will love the refreshing zesty flavors of this quick 10 minutes -7 ingredients recipe. This succulent Stir Fry is Vegan, Gluten and Soy free, Paleo, Whole30, Keto and low carb! 

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A single plate with some chinese pepper steak with peppers, and chopsticks resting on the side.

Chinese Pepper Steak

Easy Chinese pepper steak recipe! tender strips of beef stir-fried with bell peppers and coated in tasty dark sauce. A delicious Chinese stir fry that is ready in less than 30 minutes and better than takeout.

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A pan with Chinese Lo Mein noodles and vegetables, with a wooden spoon stirring it.

One Pot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

This one pot Chicken Lo Mein recipe can be a blessing! A super fast dish with only one pot to wash after!

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General Tso's Chicken made in the slow cooker. On a bed of rice, with chopsticks on the side.

Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken

Super Easy Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken. Cooked in a slightly sweet and tangy Chinese inspired sauce.

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A skillet with some Chinese Mongolian Beef with green onions and sesame seeds sprinkled over.

Mongolian Beef

Copycat 30 Minute Mongolian Beef is inspired by PF Chang’s Mongolian Beef. Tender flank steak fried and tossed in a thick Asian inspired sauce. Way better than takeout!.

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Close up of some orange chicken, with green onions sprinkled on top.

5 Ingredient Orange Chicken

Make an amazing orange chicken sauce to put over your baked chicken. You can literally prepare this meal in under 10 minutes (not including cooking chicken). If you are looking for a meal that everyone will love including the kids this is the one.

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Chicken and broccoli in a large wok being stir fried.

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

There’s nothing easier and quicker for a weeknight dinner than making a stir fry. Chicken and broccoli stir fry paired with steamed rice is one of our go-to meals for dinner during the week.

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Overhead close up of a bowl full of chicken fried rice.

Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is a fast and easy one-pot meal. With simple ingredients like rice, chicken, egg, carrots and peas, your family will love this savory recipe! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch!

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You should also try this Pork Stir Fry Recipe - for those that like a pork stir fry this recipe is easy and delicious!

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