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Chinese American

Chinese American cooking is all about big flavors and comforting meals made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients. From takeout classics like Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken to crispy air fryer orange chicken, these are the dishes families love to gather around.

After moving to the U.S., I’ve spent years exploring how Chinese and Taiwanese flavors are adapted here. Many of these recipes are inspired by the takeout classics we all know, but with my own healthier twist — using techniques like air frying or pan searing instead of deep frying.

Whether you’re cooking for kids, hosting friends, or just craving a quick, flavorful dinner, these recipes are a delicious place to start.

Main Course

A close shot photo shows sliced and marinated beef stir fry with onions and peppers served in a light color plate.

Chinese Pepper Steak

Main Course

Photo shows homemade Panda express orange chicken served in a white plate with fresh slices of oranges.

Panda Express Orange Chicken

Dressings

A cover image shows different types of Asian sauces can be used for grilled poultry chicken

23+ Best sauces for grilled chicken (Asian-inspired)

Main Course

A close overhead shot shows golden brown chicken breasts with green beans and yellow bell pepper honey sesame sauce served over a white plate.

Panda Express honey sesame chicken

Side Dishes

An overhead shot shows a big plate of roasted bok choy served on a platter with garlic chili sauce

Roasted Bok Choy

Main Course

An overhead shot shows crispy chicken chunks with zucchini and mushrooms stir fry served in a white color plate with a wooden spoon.

Panda Express Mushroom Chicken

Side Dishes

A close shot shows sauteed kale, broccoli, and cabbage served in a neutral color plate with blue napkins on the side.

Panda Express Super Greens

Main Course

A close shot shows seared chicken breasts sauteed with green beans and onion served with white rice in a blue color bowl

String Bean Chicken Panda Express

Soup

Photo shows chicken corn egg drop soup served in two white soup bowls with spring onion and chili sauce garnish on top.

Chinese Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup

Side Dishes

A close shot shows crispy brussels sprouts served on a big white plate with spoon on the side with Asian soy maple glaze

Asian Brussel Sprouts

Main Course

A close shot shows golden brown fried shrimp with walnuts drizzled with honey sauce served in a big white plate

Panda express honey walnut shrimp

Main Course

Large shrimp coated with general tso sauce served with rice in a blue white color plate.

General Tso Shrimp

Appetizers

Photo shows pan fried rice wrapper made dumplings with dipping sauce on the side in a light purple plate

Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe (pan sear or air fry)

Soup

Photo shows two serving white color bowl with Chinese hot sour soup with chicken and serving spoons

Chinese Hot and Sour Chicken Soup (酸辣湯)

Main Course

Two pieces of salmon fillets glazed in ginger sauce on a white plate

Soy Ginger Glazed Salmon Fillet Recipe

Main Course

A plate with chicken breast stir-fry with mushrooms and vegetables

Moo Goo Gai Pan Recipe (蘑菇雞片)

Appetizers

A plate loaded with crispy sesame chicken

Healthy Baked or Air Fried Sesame Chicken (1 dish 3 ways)

Main Course

Grilled beef and vegetable kabobs on a big white plate

Marinated Beef Kabobs with Broccoli

Main Course

A plate of crispy chicken thighs drizzled with honey sriracha sauce on a white plate

Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken (air fry, grill, bake)

Main Course

Moo Shu Chicken stir-fry with vegetables and sauce on a big white plate

Moo Shu Chicken with Low Carb Pancakes

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