There’s nothing quite like recreating my favorite take-out dishes at home! With just a few simple ingredients, I can whip up restaurant-quality meals that satisfy my cravings and bring joy to my kitchen.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell peppers, and pineapple to the pan, cooking until vegetables soften.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring until thickened.
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 300 | Protein: 25g | Carbs: 30g | Fat: 10g
Pad Thai
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1/2 cup shrimp or chicken, cooked
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then set aside.
- Add shrimp or chicken to the skillet, followed by the noodles, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
- Stir in the bean sprouts and green onions, then mix in the scrambled eggs.
- Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts.
Servings
This recipe serves 2-3.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 450 | Protein: 30g | Carbs: 50g | Fat: 15g
Final Thoughts
Making my favorite take-out dishes at home has been a rewarding experience! I love experimenting with flavors and sharing these recipes with family and friends. I hope you enjoy trying them out as much as I do!