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Easy Take out Fake out Recipes on a Budget

Skip delivery and save money with these 14 easy takeout fakeout recipes, from stir fries and noodles to pizza. Perfect for fast, comforting dinners at home!

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Takeout food is so tempting because it’s fast, easy, and usually very satisfying (the most comforting of all comfort food). But it can also be a budget killer. So, when you’re tempted to dial for takeout, or you find yourself browsing those delivery apps, consider making one of these easy takeout fake out recipes so you can stay in control of your budget. These are the recipes I reach for when I’m craving takeout but want to stay home, save money, and still eat really well!

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Takeout-Style Chicken Dinners

These easy chicken recipes are simple, totally delish, and similar in style to the takeout classics we’ve all grown to love. I just LOVE them, and they help hit that takeout craving using simple ingredients I always have in my kitchen.

1. Easy Orange Chicken

Easy Orange Chicken

Overhead view of homemade orange chicken in a bowl with rice.

This easy Orange Chicken recipe doesn’t require deep frying and has the same tangy, sweet, and salty flavor as your favorite Chinese take-out!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

4.60 from 66 votes

$7.88 recipe / $1.97 serving
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I’ve been making this orange chicken for years, and it’s still one of my favorites. The chicken stays juicy and lightly crisp, and the homemade orange sauce has so much real flavor without being overly sweet. Not to mention, it all comes together in one skillet. Easy peasy.

2. Homemade Sesame Chicken

Easy Sesame Chicken

Overhead view of easy sesame chicken, topped with sliced green onions in a skillet.

This Easy Sesame Chicken recipe is faster and tastier than takeout. Tender chicken coated in a homemade sweet, savory, and tangy sauce.