Chinese fakeaway recipes

Try making these sweet & sour chicken balls at home with this easy recipe. These satisfying chicken bites paired with a tangy dipping sauce are irresistible

Transform prawns into a takeaway treat – sweet & sour prawns – in less time than it would take to have it delivered. Alternatively, try with chicken or pork, if you prefer

Love sweet and sour chicken? You’ll love this dish, with crispy chicken thigh pieces tossed in a sticky, sweet and savoury sauce

Make a fakeaway supper of crispy fried chicken meatballs coated in a rich sweet and sour sauce. You can pre-cook and freeze the meatballs, if you like

Make this sauce that hails from Sichuan, China. Spicy-sweet and tangy with a hint of numbing spice from the Sichuan peppercorns, it's delicious paired with chicken or prawns

Make this salt and pepper chicken in your air fryer for an easy midweek meal for the whole family. Serve with rice, spring onions and soy sauce

Enjoy this popular Hakka (Indo-Chinese) shallow-fried chicken dish with a little chilli heat and some sweetness

Find fermented soy beans in Asian supermarkets or online to make this sauce, then enjoy it in a stir-fry with steamed fish, meat, shellfish or tofu

Try our take on a beloved Chinese takeaway dish – it's easier to recreate at home than you might think. Enjoy with steamed rice or on its own with stir-fried greens

With succulent chicken, umami notes and fiery heat from Sichuan peppercorns and chillies, this will be a crowd-pleaser

A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast. Experiment with different fish, meat or vegetables

Try our takeaway-style soy and chilli chicken stir-fry with rice on the side or noodles. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a perfect Friday night treat

Start your Lunar New Year celebrations with this dish of vegetables made with shiitake mushrooms, pak choi, ginger, garlic and oyster sauce

Recreate a classic British Chinese takeaway dish for the home kitchen, with crispy fried chicken breast served with a fresh, tangy and moreish lemon sauce

Ditch the takeaway for our easy sweet & sour chicken. This Chinese-style rice dish is ready in under 30 mins and packed with zingy flavours

Treat friends or family to this popular Indo-Chinese starter where crispy cauliflower florets are tossed in a hot, sweet and sour sauce

Make your own version of five-spice, with a blend of cinnamon, fennel seeds, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns and cloves.

Enjoy a relaxed weekend supper with this comforting one-pot chicken and rice dish. Top with sesame seeds, spring onions, chilli oil and crispy onions

Enjoy this simple version of a Chinese takeaway favourite as a dipping sauce or mix it through meat and veg for a tangy, flavourful dish

Make this easy one-pot dish with a delicious umami Chinese sauce. It’s flavour-packed and full of different textures

Enjoy this speedy veg-packed fakeaway. We’ve gone for courgettes and peas here to accompany the sausage and rice, but use whatever veg you have

Peel and cut potatoes into chunky chips or wedges, then sprinkle over our salt & pepper seasoning for a flavour-packed side dish or snack

Cook our easy, healthy chicken curry in just 15 minutes. Serve this replica of your favourite takeaway dish with fluffy rice for a wholesome family meal