Looking to recreate the flavors of your favorite Chinese-American dishes at home? These Panda Express copycat recipes can help with that! From fried rice or sesame chicken, these recipes will satisfy your cravings and unleash your inner chef in your kitchen.
Here's a list of my favorite Panda Express inspired recipes I love to make at home, whenever I am craving Chinese takeout. Hope you enjoy them!
Black Pepper Chicken
This easy Chinese black pepper chicken recipe is a game-changer! It's a simple yet savory dish with a perfect balance of peppery flavor. This easy-to-make recipe is a Panda Express copycat but more flavorful!
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Honey Walnut Shrimp
Try this honey walnut shrimp recipe for a delicious homemade version of the classic takeout dish. Crispy shrimp, creamy sweet and savory sauce, and candied walnuts make this dish a real treat! It’s the perfect Panda Express copycat recipe!
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Chicken Fried Rice
This Chinese chicken fried rice recipe is a game-changer, combining tender chicken, peas and carrots, and leftover rice into a Chinese takeout dish that's bursting with flavor. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this Chinese classic is a recipe you'll come back to time and again.
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Easy Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce
A quick and easy recipe for a homemade Chinese sweet and sour sauce recipe that tastes just like the ones at your Chinese takeout restaurants and is made without ketchup, pineapple, or food coloring.
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Cashew Chicken
This Thai cashew chicken recipe features crunchy cashews and perfectly cooked chicken stir-fried in a delicious savory sauce that tastes just like takeout!
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Easy Sesame Chicken
This easy sesame chicken recipe is made with extra crispy and flavorful bite-sized chicken pieces tossed in a delicious sweet and savory honey sesame sauce and tossed with toasted sesame seeds. If you're looking for a Chinese takeout dish for your takeout night, then this will be it! Try it today, and you may never want to order out again!
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Beef and Broccoli
This beef and broccoli recipe is made with marinated beef slices beautifully balanced by the tender crunch of the broccoli and delicious Chinese brown stir fry sauce. It's a simple yet satisfying dish that's perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together.
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Chinese Lemon Chicken
This recipe for Chinese lemon chicken is similar to Panda Express' Orange chicken, but with a slightly more lemony twist. The chicken is coated in a crispy batter and tossed in a sweet and tangy lemon sauce that is perfectly balanced. It's a classic Asian takeout dish that you can easily make at home!
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Shrimp Fried Rice
Upgrade your dinner with this mouth-watering Shrimp Fried Rice recipe - loaded with garlicky shrimp, fluffy rice, and veggies. It's a perfect takeout alternative and can be ready in just 30 minutes.
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Crab and Cheese Spring Rolls
These homemade cheese and crab spring rolls (crab rangoon spring rolls) are super easy to make and loaded with crab and creamy cheese - includes a step-by-step guide on rolling spring rolls too! A great bite-sized party snack or seafood appetizer.
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
This classic Chinese sweet and sour chicken is made with pineapple, peppers, onions, and crispy chicken, tossed in a sweet and sour sauce with the perfect balance of tanginess to sweetness. It's perfectly crispy and delicious! The difference between this recipe and my sweet and sour pork recipe is the batter for this one is has less aromatics so it doesn't cover up the delicate flavor of the chicken.
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Yeung Chow Fried Rice
This Yeung Chow Fried Rice recipe brings the authentic flavors of a classic Chinese restaurant right into your kitchen. It's the perfect way to use up leftovers, transforming them into a delicious, family-friendly meal that's quick and easy to prepare.
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
This chicken and broccoli stir-fry recipe strikes the perfect balance of savory flavors. The tender dark meat chicken pairs beautifully with the slightly crunchy broccoli, and is tossed in a Chinese stir fry sauce, making it a must-try for stir-fry lovers.
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Crispy Fried Wonton Chips
Easy homemade crispy fried wonton strips made with wonton wrappers, just like the ones served with sweet and sour sauce at the Chinese takeout restaurants!
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Beef and Onion Stir Fry
Beef and onion stir fry features incredibly tender strips of beef stir fried with onions in a delicious savory sauce that takes everything to the next level! It’s incredibly quick and easy, and my go-to recipe for busy weeknights!
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Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
This shrimp and broccoli stir fry recipe is a quick, healthy, and delicious alternative to your usual Chinese takeout. With its perfect blend of tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce, it's a meal that's guaranteed to impress in under 30 minutes!
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Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
This traditional Chinese sweet and sour pork recipe features crispy pork, pineapple, peppers, and onions, all tossed in a deliciously sticky sweet and sour sauce. This recipe is better than takeout any day of the week and will you that classic flavor at home!
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Chicken Egg Roll
These chicken egg rolls are crispy on the outside and filled with a tasty, textured filling of chicken, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and carrots. Learn how to make chicken egg rolls from scratch in no time at all!
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Wok Seared Steak and Shrimp
It’s like an Asian surf and turf with beef and shrimp. The flavours include soy sauce, chili sauce, ginger, and garlic. Enjoy this copycat steak bites and shrimp stir fry for lunch of dinner, or make it to impress your friends.
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Sweet and Spicy Asian Shrimp
This Asian Shrimp with Snow Peas, takes 15-minute to make and is perfect for a laid-back evening. With shrimp, garlic, snow peas, and a sauce that's both sweet and spicy, it's a simple yet satisfying dish that will make your dinner feel like a special occasion.
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Mongolian Beef
Are you searching for a dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare, and can be enjoyed any day of the week? If so, look no further than this Mongolian beef recipe! It features tender slices of beef stir-fried with a delightful blend of vegetables such as red peppers and onions, all tossed together in a delectable sweet and savory sauce. If you are a fan of Panda Express, then this recipe is a must-try.
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