Takeout Fake-Out: 15 Recipes You Can Easily Make at Home

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Craving your favorite takeout dish but want to skip the wait and expense of ordering in? Look no further than these 15 recipes that bring the taste of your go-to takeout meals right to your own kitchen.

Boneless Spare Ribs

Homemade Chinese spare ribs with broccoli and rice on a white plate.
Boneless Spare Ribs. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These Chinese boneless spare ribs are just like the takeout recipe. Sticky and sweet with crispy edges and that deep red color. Learn how easily you can make them at home!

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Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef and broccoli stir fry served with white rice on a white plate.
Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Thinly sliced shaved beef and broccoli is perfect for a quick stir-fry dinner you can make in minutes including a crave-worthy sauce that rivals any takeout order.

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General Tso Shrimp

Homemade general tso shrimp with broccoli and rice in a bowl with chopsticks.
General Tso Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

General Tso shrimp is a quick and easy copycat Chinese takeout recipe that tastes just like the real deal. Made in one-skillet in just 10 minutes with that sweet and slightly spicy sticky sauce you love, there’s no need to order out anymore!

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Spicy Udon Noodles

Spicy udon noodle stir fry in a bowl with chopsticks.
Spicy Udon Noodles. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Spicy udon noodles is an easy stir fry recipe made in under 30 minutes. Boasting loads of umami flavor with a ginger-garlic sriracha sauce that’s tossed among doughy udon noodles and ground beef, this one rivals any takeout dish.

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Sweet & Sour Tofu

Sweet and sour tofu in a bowl with rice and chopsticks on the side.
Sweet & Sour Tofu. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Make this sweet and sour tofu recipe in under 30 minutes! Crispy tofu and a sticky sweet & sour sauce mimic the classic Chinese takeout dish in this vegetarian-friendly meal.

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Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey garlic chicken in a bowl served over rice.
Slow Cooker Garlic Honey Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

There’s no need for takeout when you can make this honey garlic chicken at home right in the slow cooker. With a sticky, sweet, addicting sauce (that’s way healthier than the Chinese takeout joint) and pieces of pineapple throughout, this EASY recipe will become a family favorite.

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Orange Chicken

Air fryer orange chicken in a bowl with chopsticks.
Air Fryer Orange Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Orange Chicken is crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and drenched in an irresistible sweet-savory sauce made with orange juice and zest.

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Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple fried rice with Thai vegetables in a metal bowl with wooden serving spatula.
Pineapple Fried Rice. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This pineapple fried rice is loaded with Thai flavors, sweet pineapple and lots of Asian style vegetables for a healthy flavorful meatless meal.

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Sesame Chicken

Sesame chicken on a blue and white plate with pea shoots.
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Pieces of tender chicken are fried to a crispy crunch and tossed in a savory-sweet, sticky sauce that is so good you’ll want to eat it with a spoon. Add a bowl of sticky white rice and some steamed vegetables for a perfect easy meal.

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Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp

Mango shrimp served with white rice on a white plate with spoon.
Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This sweet and spicy mango shrimp dish is ready in just 20 minutes and has a nice kick of spice that is balanced out by the sweet mango.

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Honey Orange Sesame Chicken

Honey orange chicken with sesame seeds and green beans in a white bowl.
Honey Orange Sesame Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This honey orange sesame chicken dish is an easy, healthy takeout fake-out recipe you can make in minutes at home. Sticky, sweet, and delicious!

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Cashew Chicken Skillet

Thai basil cashew chicken in a cast iron skillet.
Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This cashew chicken skillet is an easy, one-pan meal with lots of fresh basil flavor and a quick savory sweet sauce that’s perfect over some rice.

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Szechuan Shrimp

Low angle shot of szechuan shrimp in a wok.
Szechuan Shrimp. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Szechuan shrimp is spicy and packed with flavor from ginger, garlic, Szechuan pepper, and other seasonings. This Chinese restaurant takeout classic is quick and easy to make at home, too.

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Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles

Plate of vegetarian dan dan noodles.
Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles defy tradition since the traditional topping for the fiery noodles normally starts with ground pork. But we promise you, this easy meatless version is every bit as delicious and satisfying.

Grab the Recipe: Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles

Kung Pao Chickpeas

Kung pao chickpea dish in a bowl with rice and skillet off to the left.
Kung Pao Chickpeas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Enjoy your favorite Chinese takeout meal with a vegan twist in this Kung Pao chickpea recipe. The sauce is a perfect recreation with tons of bold flavors, making this dish taste just like the original with a simple protein swap!

Grab the Recipe: Kung Pao Chickpeas

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