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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!
I love Asian food. I think Chinese take out is a staple in the American household these days. I know I love the short cut sometimes! But today I am here with 29 better than take out Asian recipes. We have Chinese, Thai, and even some Indian in the mix.
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!
3.81 from 47 votes
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.
4.93 from 42 votes
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!
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!
5 from 6 votes
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.
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!
5 from 4 votes
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
Thai Green Curry Chicken – a green curry chicken with lots of Thai flavor. You can make it in minutes any night of the week! And with ingredients you can find at your local grocery store.
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.
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.
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.