5 Chinese Restaurant Favorites

Updated February 26, 2009
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Whip up classic Chinese dishes at home and save on calories, fat, and–most importantly–money.

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Kung Pao Chicken

Credit: Randy Mayor

Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Kung Pao Chicken is the perfect combination of chicken, broccoli, and chopped, salted peanuts. Who could ask for more? Serve over a rice pilaf for a hearty, complete meal.

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Spicy Orange Beef

Spicy Orange Beef Recipe

Combine spicy dried red chiles and chile powder with the sweet flavor of sticky orange marmalade, and you'll be delighted with the results.

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Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Recipe

This sweet and sour dish is loaded with savory flavors like pineapple and ginger. It also packs a major protein punch by featuring both shrimp and tofu. And best of all, it's on your table in a flash!

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Fried Rice

Fried Rice Recipe

Fried rice is a staple of any Chinese takeout order. This recipe combines traditional favors of green peas, rice, soy sauce, and green onions with diced ham, red bell pepper, onion, and chili garlic sauce.

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Baked Egg Rolls

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Baked Egg Rolls Recipe

Everyone loves egg rolls! They're the quintessential Chinese side dish. This recipe earns extra kudos for reducing the fat by substituting ground turkey and baking–not frying–the wraps.

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