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53 Takeout-Inspired Recipes That'll Make You Drop That Delivery Menu

Fast, fresh dinners inspired by our favorite delivery foods.
Looking for easy chicken breast recipes Quick dishes like this chicken and broccolini dinner make delicious weeknight meals.
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    Doubles

    This street-cart staple of fried dough and spicy chickpea filling is the go-to snack after a night of dancing or hanging out with friends in Trinidad.

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    Orange Chicken

    A favorite on American Chinese take-out menus, this combination of crispy fried chicken and savory orange glaze is even better when served fresh out of the skillet.

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    Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

    This quick-cooking version of the street-food favorite features chicken that is crisp on the outside yet moist and juicy on the inside.

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    Lamb-Fry

    A specialty of Kerala, this simple, spiced-up stir-fry makes for a quick hearty dinner when served with flatbread.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Molly Baz
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    Chicken Teriyaki

    Served with a bright, refreshing radish salad, these salty, sweet, and shatteringly crisp glazed thighs will satisfy all your classic chicken teriyaki cravings.

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    Stir-Fried Udon Noodles With Pork and Scallions

    The secret to making these gingery sesame noodles super-satisfying: When sautéing the ground pork, don’t break it up too much—big, chunky pieces really make the final dish.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Mariana Velasquez
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    Easy General Tso's Chicken

    A lighter version of the iconic takeout dish, this spicy 22–minute recipe for General Tso’s Chicken is just as flavorful as the original. The Sriracha and tomato paste may not be authentic, but they give the dish a powerful umami boost.

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    Quick Sweet Potato, Mushroom, and Black Bean Burrito

    This hearty vegetarian burrito comes together in just 22 minutes but is still full of flavor.

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    Quick Chicken Tikka Masala

    By cutting down the butter and cream, we made this Indian restaurant classic a little healthier. And it's fast—it takes less than half an hour to put it together, which is faster than most delivery.

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    Easy Fried Rice With Chicken and Broccolini

    Fried rice is one of the fastest, easiest meals you can make, and a great way to use up leftovers. Our vegetable-packed version calls for freshly cooked broccolini, snow peas, edamame, and chicken, but feel free to substitute any quick-cooking or leftover vegetables and protein.

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    Pan-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken

    Our take on this classic Chinese-American dish is lighter and tastier than the version from most take-out joints—without the corn syrup or red food coloring. Plus, it's ready in 22 minutes.

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    Crispy Kimchi and Scallion Pancakes

    These are wonderful both as an appetizer when entertaining or as a main with a side of greens.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
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    Chipotle-Style Cilantro-Lime Rice

    This homemade version of a popular Chipotle restaurant menu item livens up plain white rice with lime juice and tons of cilantro. Serve it as a side dish or top with cooked vegetables and salsa to make a quick burrito bowl.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Simon Andrews
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    Classic Smashed Cheeseburger

    Freezing before cooking allows this fast-casual–style patty to develop a satisfying crust while retaining a pink and juicy center.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Quick Sesame Chicken With Broccoli

    Forget takeout: our 22–minute sesame chicken is lighter, fresher, and just as fast as your local delivery place.

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    Beef Lo Mein

    It only takes 22 minutes to make this fast, fresh version of everyone's favorite takeout noodle dish.

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    Kids' Chicken Katsu

    A sweet-and-sour dip of ketchup, strawberry jam, and Worcestershire sauce is unexpectedly delicious with this Japanese classic.

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    22-Minute Pad Thai

    Tamarind juice concentrate helps gives this quick version of the popular Thai stir-fry its tangy, authentic flavor. In a pinch, you can use fresh lime juice instead.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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    Cumin-Scented Potatoes With Tomatoes (Ghurma Aloo)

    Cumin and turmeric give this 30-minute vegetarian stew smoky, warming flavor and vibrant, soul-satisfying color.

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    22-Minute Coconut Chicken Curry

    Store-bought curry powder is brightened by fresh ginger and garlic in this 22-minute chicken dinner. The mustard-flecked cashew topping adds final dose of flavor and crunch.

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    Chicken Barbecue (Inihaw na Manok)

    This dish—both a backyard staple and street food treat in the Philippines—is slightly sticky when cooked and develops a nice char while the dark thigh meat stays tender and juicy.

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    Ground Beef Tacos

    When you're craving those childhood favorite Tex-Mex flavors, nothing but seasoned ground beef in a hard shell will do.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
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    Tandoori Chicken Bowls

    This prep-ahead dinner can be served layered in bowls or deconstructed for picky eaters with the ginger, scallions, and cilantro sauce on the side.

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    Quick Baked Chicken Parmesan

    This faster, healthier version of standard chicken Parmesan is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve with garlic bread and a side salad to round out the meal.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Dawn Perry
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    Trenton Tomato Pie Pizza

    This simple, tomato-lovers' pizza is inspired by a classic pie served in Trenton, New Jersey.

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    Crispy Fish Sandwich

    This recipe has all the makings for your new favorite classic fish sandwich.

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    3-Ingredient Tomatillo Guacamole

    Store-bought tomatillo salsa provides a shortcut to spicy and flavorful guacamole.

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    Boneless Buffalo Chicken "Wings"

    These fried and sauced chicken breast strips have all the spicy flavor of Buffalo wings—without the hassle of bones. Serve them with a tangy blue cheese dip and celery sticks and you'll never choose bone-in wings again.

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    Gyoza

    I still have fond memories of learning to make these with my mum in our kitchen. Gyoza are very versatile—you can pan-fry, steam, boil or deep-fry them, or simply add a couple to your noodle soup. These dumplings also freeze well in zip-lock bags.

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    Iceberg Salad With Italian Dressing

    If this brings back memories of the “house salad” from that Italian-American restaurant you grew up eating at, then we consider our jobs done.

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    Sausage Meatball Sandwiches

    We like the combo of spicy and sweet Italian sausage, but use any uncooked sausage you like—merguez or chorizo would work.

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    Crispy Spring Rolls (Cha Gio)

    These crispy Vietnamese spring rolls have a mixture of ground chicken and pork, plus mushrooms, bean sprouts, and a host of aromatic elements.

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    Herby Chicken Kofta Meatballs

    Make a big batch of these spicy herbed meatballs and stash them in your freezer and you’ll always have the building blocks for an easy weeknight dinner on hand.

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    Sheet-Pan Steak Fajitas

    Put your broiler to work for sizzling steak fajitas that cook on one sheet pan in just 10 minutes.

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    Fried Fish Sandwiches with Cucumbers and Tartar Sauce

    Frying at home can be a drag, unless you happen to be outdoors, holding a beer, and not worrying about spills or smelling up the house.

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    The Garlickiest Fried Rice

    Bronze garlic chips in vegetable oil, then use the fragrant oil to stir-fry cooked rice. Top with fresh herbs, those crispy garlic chips, and—if you’d like—a fried egg.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Enchiladas Divorciadas

    For the diner who can never decide, this classic dish marries salsa roja and salsa verde over a bed of chicken enchiladas. A crown of queso fresco, crème fraîche, and crisp raw onions bridge the gap.

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    Paneer and Broccoli Masala

    Making a masala from scratch is a lot easier than you think. Frying the paneer in a little oil before stirring it through the masala not only makes it crispy but also adds bags of flavor.

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    Kung Pao Chicken

    Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list—once you have everything gathered, this dish takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

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    Potato Samosa Phyllo Triangles

    Get the irresistible flavor of samosas without all the frying. Phyllo makes an ingenious wrapper for our take on the popular Indian snacks, although the filling of garam–masala–spiced potatoes and peas is quite traditional.

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    Chinese Egg Rolls

    Time to give egg rolls a good rep. This version holds off on cabbage and instead uses meaty mushrooms, sweet shrimp, and fatty pork.

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