Fit Men Cook: Need dinner inspiration? Try these 4 Chinese takeout dishes you can make at home
Put down the takeout menu and try these chef-tested chicken wing, chow mein, fried rice and orange chicken recipes instead.
By Stephanie Thurrott
Sure, it’s convenient. You tap an app or pick up your phone and a delicious Chinese food delivery appears at your door 30 or 40 minutes later. But in that same stretch of time, you could create your own meal. You’ll save a lot of money, and with dishes like chow mein and fried rice, you can even toss in any leftover veggies you have in the fridge. It’s a frugal win.
Cooking for friends? Pick up chopsticks and takeout containers at your local restaurant supply store and challenge them to taste the difference between your meal and takeout. With these chef-tested recipes, odds are your dishes will come out on top.
Orange Chicken
Food influencer Kevin Curry of Fit Men Cook grew up eating orange chicken at his local Chinese buffet on Sunday afternoons. When he cleaned up his diet as an adult, he decided to create a cleaned-up version of orange chicken, lower in calories and higher in nutrition.
“This recipe mimics the taste and texture of fried orange chicken, but without the oily mess,” he says. “For a hint of nutty flavor, add a tablespoon of peanut butter or sesame oil to the orange sauce.”