Quick And Easy Takeout Recipes

Skip the takeout and make your favorite dishes at home. I’ve gathered 25 of my best healthy takeout recipes for you and your family to enjoy right in the comfort of your kitchen What is your go-to takeout order? I can’t go past General Tso’s chicken or a good old burger and fries. But there are several reasons I prefer whipping these up at home: Rather than reaching for a takeout menu, try these takeout copycat recipes at home instead!

Appetizer takeout recipes

I LOVE ordering appies when I go out to eat, so you bet I’m all about recreating delicious bites at home. Before you dig into the main course, make some of these delicious appetizers to get you started. Spring rolls are an absolute go-to when it comes to takeout appies, and these fresh spring rolls are a MUST – they’re like little pad Thai salad wraps. For a seasonal twist, promise me you’ll make these winter rolls! The flavors are inspired by banh mi, and they’re perfect for fall or winter. For some bold and savory goodness, kick your meal off with these sticky Thai chicken wings. Oven baked to perfection and tossed in a sweet and savory glaze made with peanuts and Thai notes, they pack some serious flavor. Or, if a sushi night is on the menu, start it off with a fresh spin – you can’t go wrong with these tzatziki avocado salmon rolls.

Asian-inspired takeout recipes

Is Asian cuisine your favorite type of takeout, too? I’m a bit obsessed with how the bold and diverse flavors perfectly balance sweet, umami, tang, and spicy notes. While the flavors might taste complex, recreating these to be healthy takeout recipes at home is super simple.Take this tangy lemon chicken, for example – in just 30 minutes, you can have a deliciously saucy dish, tasting indulgent even though it’s totally healthy.Let’s talk about my go-to Asian takeout recipes. My usual call to my local restaurant would include an order of spicy kung pao chicken and General Tso’s chicken. Both have such a delicate balance of flavors. Using a crockpot for the general Tso’s chicken makes it such a breeze, too – it’s a low-effort healthy Chinese takeout recipe! I adore how many Asian dishes seamlessly incorporate fruit to add citrusy or sweet flavors naturally. This orange chicken, with its sweet and sticky glaze, is a perfect example. And my pineapple pork stir-fry uses the tropical notes of pineapple to sweeten the deal! It’s a perfect contrast to the savory pork.Of course, noodles are a classic order, and these Thai chicken peanut noodles see ramen noodles get slathered with the most delicious, rich satay sauce. Speaking of noodles, if you love banh mi sandwiches, you’ll LOVE the twist on these banh mi noodle bowls – they’re so satisfying.

Indian takeout recipes

When I order Indian takeout, there are two things I ALWAYS get: butter chicken and palak paneer! I have spent YEARS perfecting the sauce of my easy butter chicken recipe – it takes just 30 minutes to make this rich and creamy curry, and it might just trick you into thinking it’s restaurant-made. The creamy spinach curry of this palak paneer will have you sending compliments to the chef. Then you’ll remember the chef is you. (Don’t forget to rate yourself five stars)! Make some basmati rice or cauliflower rice to finish off the meal.

Shrimp and seafood takeout recipes

I absolutely LOVE eating salmon and shrimp! Salmon is, hands-down, my family’s favorite, but I also have a soft spot for shrimp. I spend two weeks every summer dropping prawn traps from my family’s boat, so cooking with shrimp brings back great memories.If you’re craving a warming curry for dinner, make this cashew coconut salmon curry. It’s healthy and cozy and has bold Thai flavors and a broth the whole family will love. Pull out the shrimp from your freezer to thaw them out, or grab fresh ones for these shrimp recipes. You only need 20 minutes, one pan, and ten wholesome ingredients to make this irresistible sticky sesame honey shrimp recipe. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Even faster yet, if you only have 15 minutes to whip up dinner and you want bright, zesty flavors, this creamy coconut lime shrimp is the perfect dish.

Vegetarian and Vegan takeout recipes

Don’t have any protein in the fridge or craving vegetarian takeout recipes? These are sure to hit the spot – whether you’re craving something crispy, creamy, or packed with veggies, there are lots of delicious meatless takeout recipes you can whip up at home. For a meatless twist on classic Chinese takeout recipes, make this baked general Tso’s cauliflower. It has all the sweet and savory goodness but replaces the chicken with cauliflower that crisps up beautifully. If you want to make your takeout recipe at home to keep things healthier, you’ll swoon over this cauliflower fried rice. It uses cauliflower rice instead of regular rice to keep things lower carb and pack in the veggies. Oh, plus it’s delicious! Or whip up this bang bang cauliflower – these delicious bites are breaded and baked until golden and then tossed in a homemade bang bang sauce.If you’re looking for vegan comfort food, look no further. Everyone’s favorite Indian dish gets a healthy makeover with this loaded vegan butter chicken – it uses tofu instead of chicken, and we even sneak a few peas in there for a nutritional boost. The butter chicken sauce is still creamy and rich despite being vegan, thanks to almond butter and coconut milk.

Bar food takeout favorites

Alright, now, for those of you who like to eat with your fingers! I’m talking about finger-lickin’ good ribs, burgers, pizza, and fries. These salt and pepper wings are crispy and packed with flavor! Check out the post to learn about my secret ingredient to make them extra crispy and delicious. Enjoy them with these herbaceous dill French fries. With garlic and dill flavors making them a step above your regular old side of fries, you’ll love dipping them into the dill yogurt. If a pizza night is on the cards, try my chorizo pizza for smoky, spicy flavors covered in melted cheese. It’s everything you want from a perfect pizza made right in your kitchen! Or, just make the pizza dough at home and let everyone pile on their favorite toppings; it makes for a fun and interactive night.Finally, for my burger lovers. This guacamole burger is simple yet will totally satisfy your craving! Topped with creamy, zesty guacamole, it’s a deliciously messy and flavor-packed burger that’ll make you glad you didn’t order out.

A few more healthy takeout recipes from our friends

Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry by Don’t Sweat the Recipe Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe with Lemon and Ginger by Spoonful of Flavor Baked Orange Cauliflower by Nora Cooks Tofu Cauliflower Fried Rice by Slender Kitchen 10-Minute Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli by A Simple Palate 30-Minute Sesame Chicken Rice Bowls by The Girl on Bloor Whole30 Sweet + Sour Chicken by 40 Aprons Whole30 Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry Bowls by Healthy Little Peach Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken by From Valerie’s Kitchen Spring Rolls by Rasa Malaysia Baked Egg Rolls by Cooking Classy Avocado Summer Rolls by Love and Lemons Air Fryer Crab Rangoon Recipe by Fryer House Healthy Beef and Broccoli by One Lovely Life Better Than Takeout Sweet Thai Basil Chicken by Half Baked Harvest How to Make Pad Thai by Gimme Some Oven Lighter Mongolian Beef Meal Prep by Sweet Peas and Saffron