When you're hit with a craving, the first thing you usually do is pick up the phone and call your favorite restaurant for a delivery or take-out menu. But takeout can get expensive - and sometimes, unhealthy! Skip the takeout because home-cooked versions are healthier and better. Try these copycat takeout recipes that are just as good as your favorite, if not better.
1. Chicken Curry
This Chicken Curry is full of creamy curry flavor and loaded with red peppers and green beans. It's easy to make on a weeknight and ready in under 30 minutes. This is a family favorite at my house. Get the Chicken Curry recipe here
2. Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry
Weeknight shortcuts are the best! Try this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables for a quick one-pot wonder dinner the whole family will love. Easily made in under 30 minutes. Get the Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry recipe here.
3. Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce that is full of flavor. That savory sauce is insanely delicious. Made gluten-free and super easy in the Instant Pot. Get the Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe here.
4. Thai Basil Chicken with Rice Noodles
This Thai Basil Chicken with Rice Noodles is a family weeknight pleaser and is made in under 30 minutes. Ground chicken is a great shortcut for busy weeknight dinners. You can serve it over rice noodles, veggie noodles, rice, or even pasta. Get the Thai Basil Chicken with Rice Noodles recipe here.
5. Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken
Tasty and delicious, this copycat Panda Express honey sesame chicken recipe is a healthier take on this favorite American Chinese takeout dish! Get the Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken recipe here.
6. Sticky Teriyaki Tofu (Copycat Pei Wei)
Do you want to make perfect, crispy, sticky teriyaki tofu just like they do in Pei Wei Restaurant? The secret is in the preparation of tofu. Get the Sticky Teriyaki Tofu (Copycat Pei Wei) recipe here.
7. Carnitas Burrito Bowls
These Carnitas Burrito Bowls are just like Chipotle, but even better! They’re perfect for meal prepping ahead for burrito bowls all week long. Get the Carnitas Burrito Bowls recipe here.
8. Chicken Teriyaki Pineapple Bowl
Forget take-outs; satisfy your teriyaki cravings with this quick and easy chicken teriyaki pineapple bowl recipe! Enjoy a delicious fusion of sweet, salty, and tangy in just under 30 minutes! Get the Chicken Teriyaki Pineapple Bowl recipe here.
9. Szechuan Tofu With Vegetables
This Szechuan-style tofu is easy to make at home and features all of your favorite spicy, over-the-top flavors. Easily adjust the amount of spiciness, and incorporate a variety of different vegetables. Get the Szechuan Tofu With Vegetables recipe here.
10. Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken
Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken is better than takeout and healthier too! Succulent pieces of crispy chicken are tossed in a delicious savory, sweet, and tangy sauce. Get the Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken recipe here.
11. Dan Dan Noodles
Spicy, savory, nutty, and tangy, Dan Dan Noodles are famous for their complex layering of flavors and sensations. Bursting with authentic Sichuan flavor, discover how to make spicy Sichuan noodles with ground pork in your very own kitchen! Get the Dan Dan Noodles recipe here.
12. Air Fryer Trader Joe’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken
This recipe tastes just like take out, but BETTER! It’s cheaper and has superior ingredients than most takeout restaurants. You’ll love how easy it is to make too! Get the Air Fryer Trader Joe’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken recipe here.
13. Chicken Chow Mein
Love Chow Mein, but trying to cut down on those takeaways? This Chicken Chow Mein recipe is super tasty and easy to put together. Get the Chicken Chow Mein recipe here.
14. Authentic Copycat Chick-fil-A Cole Slaw
The popular Cole Slaw recipe is straight from the restaurant itself! Easy and fast to make for any southern food or BBQ meal. Get the Authentic Copycat Chick-fil-A Cole Slaw recipe here.
15. Chicken Fried Rice
This homemade chicken fried rice recipe is better than takeout as it combines tender chicken pieces, peas, carrots, eggs, and rice that is cooked together with a delicious flavorful sauce with a little bit of curry flavor. Get the Chicken Fried Rice recipe here.
16. Mongolian Beef
This Mongolian Beef recipe is better than any local takeout. Thin slices or sirloin, tangy sauce, and sweet caramelized onions will have you craving more! Get the Mongolian Beef recipe here.
17. Easy Beef Yaki Udon Noodle
Make a mouthwatering one-pot dinner with chewy noodles and juicy steak in just 15 minutes! This recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner and lunch meal prep with minimal dishes left behind. Get the Easy Beef Yaki Udon Noodle recipe here.
18. Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a healthy dish filled with fresh crisp vegetables, juicy chicken coated in a soy sauce mixture. Get the Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe here.
19. Honey Butter Chicken
This honey butter chicken is crispy, sweet, juicy, and tender, and comes together in 30 minutes! My favorite part about this chicken is that is not deep fried, it is shallowed fried and uses less oil, and is less heavy. Get the Honey Butter Chicken recipe here.
20. Thai Basil Beef
Try a super flavorful, restaurant-style dish that takes just 20 minutes to make. This recipe features lean ground beef sautéed with fresh veggies covered in a sticky and delicious sweet chili sauce. Get the Thai Basil Beef recipe here.
21. Cashew Chicken (Better-Than-Take-Out)
Homemade saucy stir fry cashew chicken is better than your take out version. It’s so easy to make, you can bring dinner to the table in less than 30 minutes. Get the Cashew Chicken (Better-Than-Take-Out) recipe here.
22. Chinese Hong Kong Style Sweet and Sour Chicken
With perfectly crispy fried chicken pieces, stir-fried veggies, and juicy pineapple chunks in a super tasty sweet and tangy sauce, you're sure to love this homemade Chinese takeaway favorite. Get the Chinese Hong Kong Style Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe here.
23. Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken
This recipe tastes just like it came from a Chinese restaurant. Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, and coated in a delicious sauce. Get the Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken recipe here.
24. Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl
If you want something quick and simple for a busy weeknight dinner, consider this 15-minute meal! It’s cheaper and healthier than takeout but every bit as tasty – maybe even more! Get the Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe here.
25. Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice
This authentic Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice recipe features plump shrimp stir-fried with rice, vegetables, and Chinese seasonings. It's among the most popular fried rice dishes in Chinese takeout restaurants. Get the Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice recipe here.
26. Pad Pak (Thai Vegetable Stir-Fry)
This pad pak is a healthy Thai recipe that features crisp veggies and a delicious stir-fry sauce! It's packed with salty, sweet, and umami flavors that take this simple side dish to the next level. Ready in just 30 minutes! Get the Pad Pak (Thai Vegetable Stir-Fry) recipe here.
27. Homemade Nando's Spicy Fried Rice
Nando's is the go-to spot for Portuguese-inspired flavors. As their millions of fans will tell you, Nando's spicy rice is the best! Get the Homemade Nando's Spicy Fried Rice recipe here.
28. Char Siu Pork
This char siu pork is juicy, tender, tasty and melt-in-the-mouth! Also known as Chinese BBQ pork, this delicious takeaway classic is a combination of delicious sweet and savory flavors. Get the Char Siu Pork recipe here.
29. Honey Garlic Spare Ribs
These Honey Garlic Spare Ribs are juicy, savory, and bursting with honey garlic flavor! Spareribs are seared in a smoking hot wok before being simmered in a honey garlic sauce until the ribs are tender, sticky, and finger-licking good. Get the Honey Garlic Spare Ribs recipe here.
30. Better Than Takeout Chinese BBQ Char Siu Fried Rice
Indulge in the culinary journey of making “Better than Takeout Chinese BBQ Char Siu Fried Rice” that surpasses restaurant quality. With expert guidance and creative tips, transform leftover ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. Get the Better Than Takeout Chinese BBQ Char Siu Fried Rice recipe here.
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