50 Recipes for Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year is around the corner. Do you have any recipes in mind to help you celebrate? Check out this list of over 50 to choose from.

One of my favorite things to do is to make our own Chinese takeout right here at home. For years, I thought it would be too hard to do until one day I actually decided to give it a try.

Do you know what I found out? It's one of the easiest things to do! Since Chinese New Year is next week beginning February 5th, I thought I would share with you a huge roundup of some great Chinese dishes to help you celebrate the new year!

These recipes are from some great food bloggers (including myself), so I hope that you will find something worth making for you and your family!

50+ Recipes to Help You Celebrate Chinese New Year

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

This recipe only takes 15-20 minutes to prepare. It has the perfect Asian flare and can be switched up and changed in so many different ways.

Click here to get the recipe: Jen Around the World

Egg Roll Stir Fry

This egg roll stir fry is very low carb and healthy for you too!

Click here to get the recipe: Jen Around the World

Chinese Sweet Biscuits

We get these at our local Chinese restaurant buffet so I loved finding a way to recreate them at home.

Click here to get the recipe: Jen Around the World

Chinese BBQ Pork Spareribs

Ridiculously easy to make ribs, no grill required

Click here for the recipe: Erica's Recipes

Easy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Marinated chicken breast, frozen broccoli, and an easy-to-make garlic sauce make this a weeknight winner.

Click here for the recipe: Renee's Kitchen Adventures

Homemade Vegetable Egg Rolls

These have quickly become a favorite at our home when we make Chinese takeout.

Click here to get the recipe: Jen Around the World

Chinese Dumplings With Pork

Chinese dumplings with pork are a fun family project that benefits from lots of little hands. A delicious and accessible way to learn about Chinese New Year.

Click here for the recipe: Umami Girl

Easy Chicken Lo Mein

Chicken Lo Mein is so easy to make at home in only 29 minutes! Instead of ordering Chinese take out, whip up this quick and simple recipe for dinner tonight.

Click here for the recipe: WhitneyBond.com

Sweet Cream Cheese Wontons

Our local Chinese house makes these and they are amazing! We like them much better than crab rangoons.

Click here to get the recipe: Jen Around the World

Chinese Potstickers

Terri learned to make these from the masters when she worked at a Chinese restaurant many years ago!

Click here to get the recipe: Food Meanderings

Quick and Easy Sesame Noodles

Quick, easy, inexpensive takeout-style sesame noodles are a family favorite.

Click here to get the recipe: Umami Girl

Sticky Mongolian Beef

This recipe has become our go-to when we want a quick meal served over rice. I usually add in some broccoli as well.

Click here to get the recipe: Jen Around the World

Low Carb Egg Roll in a Bowl

This is exactly what it says it is — a simple low-carb egg roll in a bowl.

Click here to get the recipe: Stylish Cravings

Chinese Chicken Salad

This is the best Chinese Chicken Salad ever, all topped with an easy, tangy Asian Salad Dressing. This colorful, restaurant-quality Asian Salad has grilled chicken, crunchy vegetables and rice noodles and is ready in less than 10 mins making it the perfect weeknight dinner.

Click here to get the recipe: Recipes From a Pantry

Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce

This sauce comes together so quickly and it is DEE-LICIOUS!

Click here to get the recipe: Jen Around the World

Easy Spicy Asian Chicken

This Easy Spicy Asian Chicken tastes like it came from a restaurant, but it’s easy enough to make on a work night

Click here to get the recipe: Kalyn's Kitchen

Better Than Panda Express Orange Flavored Chicken

Better than Panda Express? Seriously?! Yes! This orange flavored chicken dish really does taste better than Panda Express, and it’s healthier, too.

Click here to get the recipe: What a Girl Eats

Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

This recipe is absolutely delicious! You will love how easy it comes together.

Click here to get the recipe: Jen Around the World

Singapore Hot Pot

Singapore Hot Pot, sometimes called a Steamboat, is a method of cooking fresh, raw ingredients in a simmering soup base.

Click here to get the recipe: What a Girl Eats

Easy to Make Veggie Fried Rice

This easy to make veggie fried rice is the perfect example of a quick mid-week dinner that takes about 15 minutes to make! Scroll for the easy recipe!

Click here to get the recipe: Stylish Cravings

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

This cashew chicken tastes just as good if not better than the Cheesecake Factory!

Click here to get the recipe: Jen Around the World

Lazy Vegan Crab Rangoon

These crab rangoon appetizers look surprisingly fancy for something that’s so easy to put together!

Click here to get the recipe: Cadry's Kitchen

Chinese Dumplings

Traditional and curry style Chinese dumplings

Click here to get the recipe: Dishn in the Kitchen

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

This Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe is way tastier than something you would order from the local Chinese take-out place and since you’re making it yourself you can control all the ingredients that go in to control salt, fats and ingredient quality.

Click here to get the recipe: Thrifty Jinxy

Spicy Sichuan Style Green Beans

This recipe for Spicy Sichuan Style Green Beans is a great way to use garden beans and these delicious spicy beans are low-carb, Keto, low-glycemic, gluten-free, South Beach Diet friendly, and vegan!

Click here to get the recipe: Kalyn's Kitchen

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

This recipe is one of the yummiest Chinese dishes we have ever made

Click here to get the recipe: Jen Around the World

15 Minute Hunan Beef Recipe

This easy Hunan beef recipe takes less than 15 minutes to make! Naturally paleo, gluten-free, and low carb Chinese food that's full of flavor.

Click here to get the recipe: Wholesome Yum

Homemade Fortune Cookies

Begin the New Year with these Fortune cookies that bring good fortune through the year to friends and family.

Click here to get the recipe: My Cooking Journey

Chinese Almond Cookies

Chinese almond cookies also are known as Almond cakes or Almond crisp is a popular cookie that is made around the Chinese New Year to distribute to friends and family.

Click here to get the recipe: My Cooking Journey

General Tso's Chicken and Broccoli

This Asian-inspired treat can taste like a cheat day, but the protein intake will do the body good. The sweet and spicy sauce can add great flavor to your chicken and broccoli dinner.

Click here to get the recipe: Dude that Cookz

Asian Beef Mushrooms and Snow Peas Stir Fry Recipe for Two

This Asian Beef Mushrooms and Snow Peas stir fry is delicious and quick, ready in just 25 minutes. Lean strips of beef are seared in oil and cooked with snow peas and mushrooms in a delicious ginger, garlic and soy sauce.

Click here to get the recipe: Zona Cooks

Paleo Dim Sum – Shumai

Paleo Dim Sum – Shumai – is Whole30 and Keto dumplings. Juicy meatballs wrapped in sweet cabbage leaves. Enjoy low carb dim sum with dim sum dipping sauce!

Click here to get the recipe: I Heart Umami

Quick Potsticker Stirfry

Quick Potsticker Stir Fry:  extremely delicious and quick one-pan, frozen potstickers stir fry with veggies, cashews in a hot-sweet sauce that leaves you wanting more and more. Perfect to celebrate Chinese New Year with friends/family.

Click here to get the recipe: Easy Cooking with Molly

Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup is a Chinese egg drop soup with shredded chicken, sweetcorn, and spinach. Ginger, garlic, and dried shiitake mushrooms give the broth a rich flavor.

Click here to get the recipe: Wednesday Night Cafe

Mapo Tofu

This spicy mapo tofu is an easy Chinese dish you can make at home in minutes. This version uses easily accessible ingredients.

Click here to get the recipe: Running to the Kitchen

Quick and Easy Szechuan Pork

Our version of Szechuan pork is a little different than some of the traditional or common recipes you’ll see out there – but I think you’ll absolutely love it.

Click here to get the recipe: Snacking in Sneakers

Beef Chow Mein

Beef chow mein is the perfect quick meal that you can prepare in no time after a busy day. It is a handy dish for using whatever vegetables you happen to have leftover in the fridge.

Click here to get the recipe: Greedy Gourmet

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

A simple recipe for spicy Asian cucumber salad with green onions tossed in a soy sauce and sesame oil dressing. Low carb, keto, gluten-free, and vegan.

Click here to get the recipe: Savory Tooth

Sticky Chinese Pork Belly

This Sticky Chinese Pork Belly is one of my absolute favorite recipes on the blog. Check out my three-step process for pork that’s meltingly tender, with a crispy exterior and gloriously sticky/sweet/spicy coating.

Click here to get the recipe: Kitchen Sanctuary

Sticky Asian Blood Orange Chicken

his Sticky Asian Blood Orange Chicken is a fantastic twist on a classic Chinese take-out. Drumsticks or thighs are marinated and then basted with a sweet, spicy, sticky sauce infused with Blood Orange juice, garlic, ginger, chili, honey, and jalapeno. An explosion of flavor does not even cover it!

Click here to get the recipe: Savor with Jennifer

Chinese 5 Spice Powder

5 Spice is a blend of spices, used to season sweet and savory Chinese meals. However, don't limit yourself, you can sprinkle a dash of this unique spice blend on your homemade food!

Click here to get the recipe: Masala Herb

Asian Style Chicken Meatballs

These Hoisin meatballs are made with lean ground chicken, and baked, so they're a healthy (but delicious) alternative to fried beef meatballs. These ones are deliciously Asian inspired with a homemade dipping sauce of ginger, garlic, and sesame.

Click here to get the recipe: The Food Blog

Easy Egg Drop Soup

This Easy Egg Drop Soup recipe will take you only minutes to cook and it tastes delicious!

Click here to get the recipe: Dancing Through the Rain

Vegetarian Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Vegetarian Chinese Hot and Sour Soup is a meat-free alternative to a takeout favorite. Shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and vegetables are bathed in a delicious vegetable broth flavored with soy sauce, rice vinegar and chili sauce for perfectly balanced flavors.

Click here to get the recipe: Culinary Ginger

Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken

Skip the take-out and make your very own Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken with simple and easy ingredients you already have in your pantry!

Click here to get the recipe: Served from Scratch

Sweet and Sour Pork

A delicious home recipe of a Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork recipe – takeout style – using regular ingredients without any MSG! Crispy fried battered chicken smothered in a homemade sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and peppers. I could drink this sweet and sour sauce.

Click here to get the recipe: Peter's Food Adventure

Spicy Basil Chicken

This is the dish that can bring excitement back into your relationship – with chicken of course

Click here to get the recipe: Saving Dessert

Nian Gao – Chinese Coconut Sticky Rice Cake

Nian Gao – Chinese Coconut Sticky Rice Cake is the traditional way to celebrate Chinese New Year. A required cake to celebrate the Lunar Festival.

Click here to get the recipe: Schizo Chef

Ginger Scallion Noodles

A recipe for simple, flavor-packed Chinese ginger scallion noodles topped with crispy, fried scallions.

Get this recipe: Cardamom and Coconut

Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup

An easy and authentic Chinese Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup recipe that cooks up quickly. This tasty recipe rivals any hot and sour soup recipe from a Chinese restaurant.

Click here to get the recipe: Fusion Craftiness 

Honey Soy Pork Ribs

These Honey Soy Pork Ribs are full of flavor and perfect with when you are craving an Asian style main meal!

Click here to get the recipe: Sweet Caramel Sunday

Ice Cream Mooncakes

Ice Cream Mooncakes. Handcrafted using the finest ice cream coated in dark chocolate, these tantalizing mooncakes promise slow-melting moments of pleasure. One slice simply isn’t enough.

Click here to get the recipe: Simply Healthyish

Low Carb Moo Shu Pork

This Low Carb Moo Shu Pork is a quick and easy low carb dinner recipe made with a mix of stir-fried pork and vegetables served on a low carb tortilla.

Click here to get the recipe: Homemade Interest

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Noodles and Vegetables

Crispy vegetables with tender and aromatic chicken in sweet and sour sauce. This popular in Chinese restaurants dish can be very easy and quickly prepared at home.

Click here to get the recipe: Maine Cook