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Must-Try Chinese Dishes You Can Make Anytime

Published: Mar 9, 2025 by Yuan

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Chinese cuisine is all about bold flavors, comforting textures, and the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy. Making these dishes at home is easier than you might think, bringing the magic of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. Whether you're craving something rich and saucy or light and flavorful, these recipes will have you reaching for your chopsticks in no time!

General Tso’s Tofu

Crispy tofu coated in a tangy and sweet General Tso’s sauce on a blue plate with a pair of black chopsticks.
General Tso’s Tofu. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Crispy tofu coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy General Tso’s sauce, offering all the bold flavors of the classic dish without the meat. It’s a perfect plant-based alternative that’s both satisfying and delicious.
Get the Recipe: General Tso’s Tofu

Chinese Tomato Beef Egg Recipe

Savory tomato beef stir-fry with soft scrambled eggs with rice in a white bowl.
Chinese Tomato Beef Egg Recipe. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

A comforting stir-fry featuring tender beef, juicy tomatoes, and fluffy scrambled eggs, all cooked together in a rich, savory sauce. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish that pairs beautifully with steamed rice.
Get the Recipe: Chinese Tomato Beef Egg Recipe

Traditional Chinese Meat Pie With Beef (Xian Bing)

Crispy Chinese meat pies stuffed with seasoned beef filling on a white plate.
Traditional Chinese Meat Pie With Beef (Xian Bing). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

These golden, crispy meat pies are stuffed with a savory and juicy filling, making them a delicious handheld meal. With a flaky, pan-fried crust, they’re a satisfying street-food-style snack.
Get the Recipe: Traditional Chinese Meat Pie With Beef (Xian Bing)

Easy Chinese Seaweed Egg Drop Soup Recipe (紫菜蛋花汤)

Light and soothing Chinese egg drop soup with seaweed in a bowl.
Easy Chinese Seaweed Egg Drop Soup Recipe (紫菜蛋花汤). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

A light and nourishing soup made with tender seaweed, eggs, and a flavorful broth. It’s packed with umami and is both soothing and refreshing.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chinese Seaweed Egg Drop Soup Recipe (紫菜蛋花汤)

Cantonese Style Chow Mein: Easy Pan-Fried Noodles

Crispy pan-fried Cantonese noodles with savory sauce, green onions and bean sprout.
Cantonese Style Chow Mein: Easy Pan-Fried Noodles. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

This crispy noodle dish is loaded with stir-fried vegetables, savory meat or seafood, and a rich, flavorful sauce. The contrast between crunchy noodles and saucy toppings makes it a must-try.
Get the Recipe: Cantonese Style Chow Mein: Easy Pan-Fried Noodles

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

Low angle shot of a plate of fried chicken with sesame sauce and sesame seeds.
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Crispy, golden chicken bites tossed in a sticky, slightly sweet sesame sauce with a hint of garlic and soy. It’s a restaurant-style favorite that’s easy to make at home.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

Char Siu

Sliced char siu pork with lettuce leaves.
Char Siu. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Cantonese classic features pork marinated in a sweet and savory glaze, then roasted to perfection with a beautiful caramelized crust. It’s juicy, flavorful, and perfect for serving over rice or in noodles.
Get the Recipe: Char Siu

Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs

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

Tender, juicy spare ribs coated in a flavorful, sticky Chinese-style glaze. These are easy to make at home and taste just like your favorite takeout.
Get the Recipe: Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs

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.

Crispy shrimp coated in a bold, sweet, and spicy General Tso’s sauce. It’s an irresistible seafood twist on the classic dish.
Get the Recipe: General Tso Shrimp

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice on a white plate with a green napkin.
Chicken Fried Rice. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This smoky, restaurant-style chicken fried rice is made on a Blackstone griddle for that perfect seared flavor. It’s loaded with tender chicken, veggies, and eggs for an easy and satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Fried Rice

The Best Chinese Sweet And Spicy Chicken Recipe

chinese sweet and spicy chicken
The Best Chinese Sweet And Spicy Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweetness and heat with this Chinese sweet and spicy chicken recipe. Each bite delivers a deliciously tangy, savory sauce that perfectly coats crispy chicken, creating a flavor-packed dish you'll crave again and again.

Get the recipe: Chinese Sweet And Spicy Chicken

Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and sour chicken chunks in a glossy sauce, served on a white plate with garnish.
Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Crispy air-fried chicken coated in a tangy, sweet, and sour sauce with bell peppers and pineapple. It’s a healthier take on the takeout favorite, without sacrificing flavor.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken

Delicious Chinese Zucchini Stir Fry: With Chicken

Chinese zucchini stir fry.
Delicious Chinese Zucchini Stir Fry: With Chicken. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

This Chinese Zucchini Stir Fry is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breast, crunchy zucchini, and a mix of savory Chinese seasonings, all cooked to perfection in one vibrant, flavorful stir-fry.
Get the Recipe: Delicious Chinese Zucchini Stir Fry: With Chicken

Beef & Broccoli

Ground beef with broccoli on a plate.
Beef & Broccoli. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

A low-carb twist on the Chinese takeout classic, featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli in a rich, savory garlic sauce. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for a keto-friendly meal.
Get the Recipe: Beef & Broccoli

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I'm Yuan, a writer, world traveler, web developer, and photographer based in the U.S. My journey has taken me across multiple countries, from Malaysia to England, before I settled in Tennessee, where I've called home for nearly two decades.

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