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Chicken and Onion Stir Fry
A quick and tasty Chinese‑style chicken and onion stir‑fry with a savory soy‑oyster sauce. The chicken stays tender and juicy while the onion stays crisp. Serve over steamed rice for a satisfying dinner.
Chicken And Bok Choy Stir Fry
A quick, healthy Chinese‑style stir‑fry featuring tender chicken breast and crisp baby bok choy, flavored with garlic, ginger, soy sauces, and a light cornstarch glaze. Perfect served over rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Beef and Onion Stir Fry
A quick and easy Chinese‑style beef and onion stir fry that’s perfect with rice or noodles. Thinly sliced beef is marinated in soy, dark soy, oyster sauce, sugar, baking soda and cornstarch, then stir‑fried with white and green parts of green onions, garlic, rice wine and a splash of water for a glossy, flavorful sauce.
Chicken and Bok Choy Chow Mein
A quick, restaurant‑style chicken and bok choy chow mein that’s packed with savory soy‑oyster sauce, crisp vegetables, and tender noodles. Perfect for a weeknight dinner for four.
Salt and Pepper Fish Recipe
A crispy, flaky, and flavorful no‑fry version of classic Chinese salt and pepper fish. The fish is lightly seasoned, coated in cornstarch, and pan‑fried to a golden crust, then tossed with garlic, green onion, jalapeño and a simple salt‑pepper seasoning.
Chicken Egg Foo Young
A quick Chinese‑style chicken egg pancake (Egg Fu Yan) served with a silky soy‑sugar gravy. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with garlic, green onion, onion, and bean sprouts. Perfect for a family dinner with rice.
Ginger And Scallion Shrimp Lo Mein
A quick, umami‑packed Chinese‑style lo mein featuring crispy shrimp, fragrant ginger, scallions, and a glossy cornstarch‑thickened sauce. Inspired by a restaurant dish, this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner and serves four.
Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice
A tasty Japanese‑inspired fried rice that combines sweet‑savory teriyaki chicken with fluffy rice, mixed vegetables, and scrambled egg. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies the whole family.
Crispy Garlic Chicken Wings
Chicken wings marinated in a garlic sauce, coated in a light dry batter and fried twice to achieve an ultra‑crispy crust. The result is tender, juicy and heavily flavored with garlic.
Beef And Napa Cabbage Stir Fry
A quick and easy Chinese‑style stir‑fry featuring tender beef slices, crisp napa cabbage, and a savory soy‑oyster sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice.
Chicken And Pepper Stir Fry
A quick Chinese‑style chicken and pepper stir‑fry with ginger, garlic, green onions, and a savory soy‑oyster sauce. The chicken stays tender and juicy while the bell peppers stay crisp. Perfect served over rice or noodles.
Shrimp Chop Suey Recipe
A quick and healthy Chinese‑style shrimp chop stir‑fry packed with crisp vegetables, savory oyster sauce, and a glossy cornstarch glaze. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that rivals takeout.
Mongolian Beef Recipe
A quick and flavorful Chinese-American stir‑fry featuring tender sliced beef, ginger, garlic, onion, bell pepper and a savory sweet‑savory sauce. Perfect served over steamed rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Beef Egg Drop Soup
A quick and easy Chinese-inspired beef egg drop soup packed with savory broth, tender ground beef, sweet peas, and silky egg ribbons. Perfect for a comforting meal served with bread.
Chicken Fried Rice
A quick, crowd‑pleasing fried rice made with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, jasmine rice, and a splash of dark soy sauce. Perfect for potlucks or a fast weeknight dinner.
Shrimp in Savory Sauce Over Rice
A quick and satisfying Chinese‑inspired shrimp dish with a silky, savory sauce poured over fluffy rice. The shrimp are marinated, quickly pan‑seared, then coated in a thickened chicken broth sauce enriched with egg, green onions, and a hint of sesame oil.
Beef With Mushroom And Bell Pepper Stir Fry
A quick Chinese‑American style beef stir‑fry featuring tender tri‑tip slices, crisp bell pepper, and juicy mushrooms. Marinated in a savory soy mixture and finished with a glossy cornstarch sauce, this dish is ready in under 40 minutes and tastes better than takeout.
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
A quick, easy, and crispy Chinese‑style salt and pepper shrimp that’s pan‑fried, not deep‑fried. The shrimp are lightly coated in cornstarch, then tossed with garlic, onion, green onion, red bell pepper and a quick toast of white pepper, black pepper and salt for a savory, crunchy bite. Perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice.
Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken
A homemade version of salt and pepper chicken, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, lifted with sautéed aromatics. Follow Stacey Cook's tips for perfect frying and a restaurant-quality flavor.
Pan Fried Chicken Dumpling
Traditional Northern Chinese pan‑fried dumplings (jiaozi) made from scratch with homemade wrappers, seasoned ground chicken filling, and a simple chili‑soy dipping sauce. Perfect for Lunar New Year celebrations or any cozy meal.
Crispy Chicken With Lemon And Garlic Sauce Recipe
A crunchy, pan‑fried chicken dish coated in a tangy lemon‑garlic sauce. The chicken stays juicy inside while the exterior stays crisp, and the bright citrus‑garlic glaze makes it a family‑friendly main that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Shrimp Fried Rice
A quick, restaurant‑quality shrimp and asparagus fried rice that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Using frozen shrimp, fresh asparagus, and day‑old jasmine rice, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ginger Egg Fried Rice
A simple, comforting ginger fried rice made without soy sauce. Fresh minced ginger gives a warm, aromatic flavor perfect for chilly days. Quick to prepare with leftover rice, eggs, and pantry staples.
Beef And Udon Stir Fry
A quick and satisfying Japanese‑inspired stir‑fry featuring thinly sliced beef, crisp cabbage, onion, and tender frozen udon noodles tossed in a savory soy‑based sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Tomato And Egg Stir Fry
A quick, cheap, and classic Chinese home‑cooked dish of sweet‑sour tomatoes tossed with fluffy scrambled eggs. Perfectly balanced with a light soy‑sugar sauce, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice and can be on the table in under half an hour.
Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
A flavorful Cantonese‑style chicken fried rice inspired by a restaurant visit. The recipe uses jasmine rice, crisp vegetables, marinated chicken, and a quick‑cook technique to deliver fluffy, aromatic rice that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Chicken Rice Recipe
A quick, one‑pan Chinese‑style chicken rice where tender chicken thighs are marinated in ginger, soy and oyster sauce, then cooked together with rice so the grains soak up all the savory flavors. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.