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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.

Soup

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Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Meal Prep

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Low Carb Meal Plan (Paleo/ Whole30/ Gluten-Free)

Appetizers

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Salads

Asian Green Tatsoi salad with carrots and cucumber in ranch yogurt dressing

Tatsoi Asian Greens Salad Recipe

Condiments

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Whole30 Asian Peanut Sauce Recipe

Main Course

Whole30 Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Paleo Kung Pao Chicken

Appetizers

Whole30 bang bang shrimp copycat recipe from the Bonefish Grill with bang bang sauce I Heart Umami.

Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

Main Course

A close-up of a bowl filled with ginger chicken stir fry, featuring sautéed chicken pieces, yellow squash, zucchini, green onions, and red pepper flakes. The vibrant dish looks freshly cooked and is served with a wooden spoon.

Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

Main Course

Chicken Lo Mein recipe with Vegetables and Paleo keto low carb noodles I Heart Umami

Keto Chicken Lo Mein with Vegetables

Main Course

A close shot image shows shrimp and broccoli in garlic sauce stir fried and served on a plate.

Chinese Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Main Course

Chinese sweet and sour chicken recipe is paleo and whole30 friendly.

Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken (Paleo, Whole30)

Meal Prep

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Salads

Paleo Asian Coleslaw recipe, tossed in a creamy Whole30 sesame dressing.

Paleo Asian Coleslaw

Main Course

40 Easy Paleo Dinner Recipes include chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and vegetarian/vegan options that are delicious and quick and work for all budgets!

40 Easy Paleo Dinner Recipes

Gluten-free

Paleo Chinese Cabbage Stir-Fry recipe with shredded cabbage in a Chinese-inspired stir-fry sauce.

Paleo Chinese Cabbage Stir-Fry

Appetizers

Feature image shows Chinese chicken wings that are crispy and made in the oven without deep frying.

Oven fried Chinese Chicken Wings

Paleo

Paleo Egg Rolls recipe with coconut wraps baked in oven until golden crispy. These egg rolls are low carb Whole30 and Keto friendly.

Paleo Egg Rolls with Coconut Wraps

Soup

Whole30 Cup Noodles recipe are healthy low carb better than maruchan cup noodles!

Whole30 Cup Noodles

How To & Guides

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Homemade Chicken Bouillon powder

Side Dishes

Paleo Crispy Sesame Tofu recipe with oven baked soy free egg custard tofu in Whole30 Sesame Sauce.

Baked Crispy Sesame Tofu

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