10 Chinese Dinners to Cook at Home
Ten Chinese recipes for a home kitchen — stir-fries, noodles and fried rice, braises and soups — with cost per serving, protein, and cook time.
Chinese home cooking runs on four bottles — soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch — and a pan hot enough to hurt. Buy those once for about $12 and the whole category opens up; the cornstarch is what gives takeout sauces that glossy cling.
Anychef catalog data: 59 Chinese recipes in our library at a median 25 minutes — tied with Thai and Korean as the fastest cuisines in our catalog — and a median $3.00 a serving with 34g of protein. Nine come in under $2. Grouped by what's cooking.
Noodles and fried rice
1. Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
15g protein430 cal$1.00/serving20 min
Instant noodles ditch the seasoning packet for a glossy garlic-soy sauce, crisp cabbage, and soft scrambled egg.
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2. Chicken Chow Mein
34g protein420 cal$2.30/serving20 min
Springy noodles wok-tossed with tender chicken, cabbage, and carrot in a savory soy glaze, the everyday takeout favorite.
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3. Pork Green Bean Stir Fry
36g protein410 cal$2.30/serving25 min
Thin strips of pork and snappy green beans tossed in a glossy garlic soy sauce, faster than delivery and twice as good over rice.
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4. Beef with Mixed Vegetables
40g protein360 cal$3.10/serving25 min
Tender beef strips stir-fried with broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers in a savory soy sauce, simple and deeply satisfying.
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5. Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts
40g protein480 cal$3.10/serving30 min
Spicy-sweet chicken stir-fry with crunchy peanuts and a complex sauce that balances heat, tang, and richness.
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6. Chicken with Mushrooms
36g protein340 cal$2.80/serving30 min
Succulent chicken and tender mushrooms in an umami-rich oyster sauce-earthy, savory, and deeply satisfying.
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7. Black Pepper Beef
42g protein380 cal$3.30/serving30 min
Tender beef stir-fried with cracked black pepper and aromatic garlic, a bold Sichuan-style dish with serious pepper punch.
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8. Soy Ginger Chicken
46g protein450 cal$2.80/serving45 min
Tender chicken thighs braised in a soy and ginger-forward sauce that develops deep flavor as it simmers, comfort in a bowl.
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9. Salt and Pepper Wings
38g protein560 cal$2.50/serving50 min
Takeout-style crispy wings tossed with sizzled garlic, jalapeño, and cracked black pepper for serious crunch.
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10. Crispy Chili Chicken
40g protein460 cal$3.00/serving35 min
Tender chicken tossed in a sweet-spicy chili garlic sauce with sesame seeds and scallions, bright heat and glossy coating.
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