40 Chinese Dinners That Are Faster Than Takeout

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40 Chinese Dinners That Are Faster Than Takeout1/40 Spicy Beef Stir Fry 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Beef Stir Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Think of this stir-fry as your chance to play with heat and spice. I balance the savory beef with coconut milk and a spritz of lime. —Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2

fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 2/40 Shrimp Fried Rice 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delectable shrimp fried rice is filled with color and taste that makes it vanish fast. Our family of four can’t get enough of it. Bacon adds crispness and a hint of heartiness. Consider it when you need a different main dish or brunch item. —Sandra Thompson, White Hall, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 332 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 236mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g

fiber), 21g protein

fiber), 21g protein. For more delicious dishes, check out these authentic Asian recipes. 3/40 Ginger-Cashew Chicken Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ginger-Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it’s a huge success when I serve it at ladies luncheons. —Shelly Gramer, Long Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 379 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

2-1/2 fat, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable

2-1/2 fat, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. Be sure to check out our best Chinese chicken recipes, too. 4/40 Beef Lo Mein 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Lo Mein Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like a good stir-fry, this dish will definitely satisfy. I discovered the recipe at an international luncheon, and it’s now a favorite go-to meal. —Denise Patterson, Bainbridge, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 358 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g

sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein

sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. Also, check Pad see ew is a popular Thai takeout dish with saucy noodles and fresh vegetables. You’ll need to invest in some novel pantry ingredients, but then you’ll be making restaurant-style noodles in no time. 5/40 Cashew Chicken 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Chicken with Ginger Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There are lots of recipes for cashew chicken, but my family thinks this one stands alone.

We love the flavor from the fresh ginger and the crunch of the cashews

We love the flavor from the fresh ginger and the crunch of the cashews. Another plus is it’s easy to prepare. —Oma Rollison, El Cajon, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup chicken mixture: 349 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 starch. 6/40 Pork Lettuce Wraps 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Casual, flavorful and low

in carbohydrates, these Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps are a perfect and low-fuss way to feed a group. Place the ingredients in separate dishes and let your guests assemble their own wrap, which allows them to personalize to suit their tastes. —Gretchen Barnes, Fairfax, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 199 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 7/40 Ginger-Chutney Shrimp Stir-Fry 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ginger-Chutney Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I

made this recipe a lot when I was juggling college, work and a growing family

made this recipe a lot when I was juggling college, work and a growing family. It tastes like you spent a lot of time making it, yet only takes minutes to pull together. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice): 356 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1102mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. 8/40 Honey Chicken Stir-Fry 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a new mom,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch

and my schedule is very dependent upon our young son, so I like meals that can be ready in as little time as possible. This all-in-one chicken stir fry recipe with a hint of sweetness from honey is a big time-saver. —Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup stir-fry: 249 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 9/40 Chinese Pepper Steak 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total

Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bell peppers, mushrooms and ginger provide the bulk of the flavor in this stir-fry that’s not too saucy. Hot rice makes it even better. —Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups beef mixture: 241 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 10/40 Sweet Chili & Orange Chicken 9 Reviews Sweet Chili & Orange Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much he often requests it when he comes home from deployment. The sweet chili sauce adds just the right amount of heat to the bright citrusy sauce. —Jessica Eastman, Bremerton, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup chicken mixture: 309 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1014mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 11/40 Quick Ginger Pork 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: My husband and I are empty nesters

Creator: My husband and I are empty nesters. It was a challenge learning to cook for just two again, but recipes like this give us delicious scaled-down dinners. —Esther Johnson Danielson, Lawton, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 216 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 12/40 Asparagus Beef Saute 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love filet mignon, but I’m not crazy about its price, so

I came up with a recipe for more affordable beef tenderloin

I came up with a recipe for more affordable beef tenderloin. Now I cook it once a week. My husband loves the leftovers, too. —Linda Flynn, Ellicott City, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups beef mixture: 328 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. 13/40 Beef Orange Stir-Fry 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dinner for two is loaded with lots of flavor and color. Red pepper flakes add a little kick to the orange beef

sauce, and the tender veggies add a pop of color

sauce, and the tender veggies add a pop of color. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups with 1/2 cup rice: 390 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 14/40 Pineapple Shrimp Stir-Fry 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe for a luau-themed party and served it with

sliced papaya, mango and avocado

sliced papaya, mango and avocado. My family loved it! If you don’t care for coconut, sprinkle it with chopped macadamia nuts instead. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice): 301 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. 15/40 Easy Orange Chicken 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We enjoy these tangy nuggets so many ways—over noodles or rice, in sandwiches,

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