There’s nothing quite like the comfort of take-out food, but I love making my favorites at home! Here are five easy recipes that bring the taste of my favorite restaurants right into my kitchen.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add bell peppers and pineapple; stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and cook until thickened.
Servings
This recipe serves 4 people.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 300 calories per serving.
Homemade Pad Thai
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup shrimp (or chicken)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- Chopped peanuts and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a wok, heat oil and scramble the eggs. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Add cooked noodles, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice; toss to combine.
- Stir in bean sprouts and serve garnished with peanuts and green onions.
Servings
This recipe serves 2-3 people.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 400 calories per serving.
Teriyaki Salmon
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
- Marinate salmon fillets in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or skillet. Cook salmon for about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Servings
This recipe serves 2 people.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 350 calories per serving.
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- Peanut dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Soak rice paper wrappers in warm water for about 10 seconds until soft.
- Lay the wrapper flat and layer with lettuce, carrots, cucumber, mint, and cilantro.
- Roll the wrapper tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
- Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
Servings
This recipe makes 8 spring rolls.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 100 calories per spring roll.
Spicy Chicken Tacos
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup cheese, shredded
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground chicken over medium heat until no longer pink.
- Add taco seasoning and a splash of water; stir until well combined.
- Warm tortillas in another pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and hot sauce.
Servings
This recipe serves 4 people.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 250 calories per taco.
Final Thoughts
Making these take-out favorites at home not only saves money but also allows me to customize them to my taste. I can’t wait for you to try these recipes and enjoy them as much as I do!