Better than Take Out Asian Recipes

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Better Than Take Out Asian Recipes – Asian recipes that taste better, are better for you, and most likely quicker than take out. Put the menu down, and whip up one of these for dinner tonight!

Skip the takeout menus, this Better Than Takeout Asian Dinner Ideas roundup has everything you need to enjoy your favorite dishes right at home. From stir-fries to noodle bowls, these recipes are full of bold flavors, easy to make, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Not only are they faster and fresher than delivery, but they’re also a fun way to bring restaurant-style meals straight to your own kitchen.

Better Than Take Out Asian Recipes - 29 Asian recipes that taste better, are better for you, and most likely quicker than take out. Put the menu down, and whip up one of these for dinner tonight!

 

I know you guys love Asian recipes because some of the ones below are some of the most popular on the blog. I guess that is why we are friends 🙂  So I will keep coming up with more Asian recipes, and you can keep trying them and telling me what you think. In the mean time though, here are 29 I have rounded up that you don’t want to miss.

So put down that take out menu, and try one of these better than take out asian recipes tonight. They can be ready in about the time it takes to order take out, are so much better for you, and taste so much better. Plus then you have leftovers for lunch the next day!

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Garlic Beef Noodle Bowls - an Asian style noodle bowl with lots of garlic, that is ready in just minutes! Great for busy nights.
Garlic Beef Noodle Bowls
Garlic Beef Noodle Bowls – an Asian style noodle bowl with lots of garlic, that is ready in just minutes! Great for busy nights.
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2
cropped in cashew chicken stir fry on a plate
Cashew Chicken
Cashew Chicken – Skip the take out and make this super easy cashew chicken recipe at home.  Comes together in minutes using ingredients you probably already have!
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3
Kung Pao Chicken - quick and easy chicken stir fry packed with veggies and a little kick. Add whatever veggies you want and have dinner ready in minutes!
Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken – quick and easy chicken stir fry packed with veggies and a little kick. Add whatever veggies you want and have dinner ready in minutes!
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4
General Tso Chicken - this is an easy homemade takeout recipe you can make in just minutes any night of the week.  A lighter version without deep fried chicken, but still so full of flavor with just a little kick. 
General Tso’s Chicken
General Tso Chicken – this is an easy homemade takeout recipe you can make in just minutes any night of the week.  A lighter version without deep fried chicken, but still so full of flavor with just a little kick. 
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5
Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken is an easy recipe to get dinner on the table in minutes. So much better than take out in the same amount of time.
Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken
Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken is an easy recipe to get dinner on the table in minutes.  So much better than take out in the same amount of time.
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6
pork lo mein on a plate
Five Spice Pork Lo Mein
Chinese 5 Spice flavored pork over lo mein noodles. Quick and easy dinner for the whole family.
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7
Chicken Lo Mein - make your own take out at home with this super easy Chinese chicken lo mein recipe. Full of lots of veggies, 20 minutes, and dinner is done!
Chicken Lo Mein
Chicken Lo Mein – make your own take out at home with this super easy Chinese chicken lo mein recipe. Full of lots of veggies, 20 minutes, and dinner is done!
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8
Ramen stir fry in a white bowl with a set of chopsticks resting on the rim of the bowl.
Ramen Stir Fry
This 20-minute ramen stir fry is an easy meal packed with juicy chicken, tender veggies, and silky ramen noodles in a flavor-loaded homemade stir fry sauce.
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9
white bowl with spicy chicken stir fry over white rice
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir Fry
This mouth-watering sweet and spicy chicken stir fry made with tender chicken and fresh vegetables. Try our easy-to-make recipe for a satisfying meal in minutes any night of the week.
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10
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Korean Meatballs
These sweet and spicy Korean Meatballs are super easy to make and will quickly become a favorite in your house!
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11
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Orange Chicken
This quick and easy Orange Chicken recipe is a healthier version you can make at home in just minutes. Slightly sweet, tangy, with a hint of spice. It will quickly become a family favorite!
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12
cropped sesame chicken picture with broccoli in white bowl
Easy Sesame Chicken
Easy Sesame Chicken – Make your favorite takeout at home! This sesame chicken tosses sweet and savory sauce with crispy chicken pieces and comes together in about 20 minutes!
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13
cropped picture of teriyaki chicken on a plate
Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken – An easy crock pot chicken with a homemade teriyaki sauce that takes just 10 minutes to get ready! Delicious, easy, and so much better than take out!
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14
square close up butter chicken curry with cilantro over rice
Butter Chicken Recipe
Butter Chicken – an Indian food classic, butter chicken recipe. Easy to make, uses ingredients you can find in the regular grocery store, and so good!
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15
close up kung pao chicken meatballs
Kung Pao Chicken Meatballs
Kung Pao Chicken Meatballs – take the classic kung pao chicken stir fry and turn it into a fun meatballs dinner.  Chicken meatballs tossed with kung pao sauce and served with rice and veggies for a quick and easy dinner. 
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16
cropped close up sesame noodles on a plate with green onions
Sesame Noodles
If you love Asian-infused cuisine you will love these Sesame Noodles. So full of flavor and ready in 15 minutes! Perfect for those crazy busy nights
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17
close up of hot and sour soup in a bowl
Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup – make your own take out at home with this simple and easy soup! It is loaded with chicken, mushrooms, tofu and silky ribbons of eggs. Tastes just like P.F. Chang's!
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18
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Shrimp Summer Rolls
Shrimp Summer Rolls with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce – a super refreshing, cool, crisp and great dinner to have this summer.  Works as an appetizer or a meal.
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19
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Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Air Fryer Egg Rolls – make homemade Chinese style take out egg rolls in just minutes at home! And they are so much better for you than the traditional ones.
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20
japanese pork drumplings on a plate
Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings)
Gyoza – Japanese pan-fried dumplings filled with ground pork and veggies with a simple dipping sauce. They make a great dinner and freeze really well for later!
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21
Egg Drop Soup Recipe - a classic Chinese take out dish you can make at home in just 15 minutes.  Seriously comforting, better than the restaurant version and so easy to make. 
Egg Drop Soup Recipe
Egg Drop Soup Recipe – a classic Chinese take out dish you can make at home in just 15 minutes.  Seriously comforting, better than the restaurant version and so easy to make. 
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22
Ground Mongolian Beef Recipe - a budget friendly twist on classic Mongolian beef. All the great taste in a cheap and easy dinner you can have ready in minutes!
Ground Mongolian Beef Recipe
Ground Mongolian Beef Recipe – a budget friendly twist on classic Mongolian beef. All the great taste in a cheap and easy dinner you can have ready in minutes!
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23
A plate of Chicken and Tikka
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala – Yogurt marinated chicken in a spiced curry sauce. Seriously the best!  Serve with rice and Naan bread for a restaurant experience at home!
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24
cropped close up thai red curry soup with chopsticks on the bowl
Thai Red Curry Soup
This easy and comforting Thai Red Curry Soup is loaded with flavor, hearty, filling, and delicious. Plus it comes together in no time.
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25
bowl of chicken curry with cilantro
Thai Green Curry Chicken
Thai Green Curry – A flavorful mix of tender chicken, coconut milk, and aromatic spices, this curry comes together in under an hour for a comforting, restaurant-worthy dinner at home.
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26
Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice – A healthy version of a Chinese take-out favorite! Ready in minutes and you don’t have to feel any guilt about fried rice again!
Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice – A low carb version of a Chinese take-out favorite! Ready in minutes and you don’t have to feel any guilt about fried rice again!
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27
A plate of food on a table, with Chicken pineapple teriyaki
Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki
Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki – sweet and tangy homemade teriyaki sauce with tender chicken and pineapple. Serve over rice for a quick and easy dinner.
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28
close up of shrimp in coconut curry sauce
Coconut Curry Shrimp
Coconut Curry Shrimp – A Quick and easy curry shrimp you can make any night of the week! Plump shrimp in a sweet coconut curry sauce, that has just a little bit of a kick.
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29
Basil Coconut Chicken Curry - chicken curry made with coconut and lots of fresh basil. Ready in minutes, super easy, and great for any night of the week.
Basil Coconut Chicken Curry
Basil Coconut Chicken Curry – chicken curry made with coconut and lots of fresh basil.  Ready in minutes, super easy, and great for any night of the week. 
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30
Chicken Curry Recipe - Get curry chicken in minutes with this easy and tasty recipe
Chicken Curry Recipe
Quick Chicken Curry Recipe – an easy Indian chicken curry you can make in minutes, even on your busiest night! 
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31
Spicy Basil Chicken - get dinner on the table in just minutes with the super easy chicken recipe. Great Asian flavors with just a little kick. Add veggies to make it a complete meal!
Spicy Basil Chicken
Spicy Basil Chicken – get dinner on the table in just minutes with the super easy chicken recipe. Great Asian flavors with just a little kick. Add veggies to make it a complete meal!
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Welcome to Dinners, Dishes, & Desserts where my love of food meets my busy life. My name is Erin and I’m a casual home cook who loves to feed people. On this blog, you’ll find hundreds of quick and easy recipes made mostly from scratch. My days are spent in the kitchen, creating new recipes to share with family and friends.

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