Are you on a keto diet but miss the carb-laden sweet, savory, and spicy flavors from Chinese takeout? Many of these low carb Chinese recipes are quick and easy to cook and full of flavor–perfect for busy families. From classic dishes like Kung Pao Chicken or Keto Beef and Broccoli to innovative options like Egg Roll in a Bowl, you’ll find something new and exciting to try. You can master Chinese flavors with sugar and carb alternatives and healthier cooking oils like coconut oil, olive oil, or my favorite: avocado oil. So ditch the unhealthy store-bought Chinese food, grab a skillet, and cook up some keto-friendly meals!

General Tso’s Shrimp

This recipe for General Tso’s shrimp is a low-carb version of the takeout dish. The sweet and savory sauce is the star of the show, and it utilizes arrowroot or cornstarch as a thickener instead of wheat flour. Serve with cauliflower rice instead of white rice and top the dish off with fresh green onions for an incredible low-carb dinner!
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Keto Kung Pao Chicken

For the best sweet and spicy keto kung pao chicken, this recipe will curb your Chinese take-out craving. It’s all the things you love about a tasty stir-fry recipe without all the sugar and carbs. Made with juicy chicken breast, bell peppers, earthy dried red chili peppers, optional xanthan gum to thicken the sauce, and topped off with crunchy peanuts, it’s bound to make your mouth water. This easy recipe has only 5.5 net carbs.
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Ground Pork Keto Stir Fry

Flavor packed Ground Pork Keto Stir Fry is crazy delicious and a ketogenic diet family favorite for good reason. Loaded with vegetables and the best sesame soy sauce, this 30-minutes meal is better than any Chinese restaurant.
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Chinese Five Spice Boiled Peanuts

If you’ve never heard of it, boiled peanuts are basically cooked peanuts with extra flavor and a great addition to any low-carb snacker’s toolbox. This wonderful and popular Chinese snack is easy to make and creates a great soft bean-like texture to accompany the aromatic spices. Just boil peanuts in water with warm spices until they are super tender and naturally sweet.
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Twice Cooked Pork (Sichuan Pork Stir-Fry)

Twice-cooked pork is an authentic Sichuan pork stir-fry dish made by cooking pork belly and chili bean paste (doubanjiang) in two stages.
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Ground Beef and Broccoli

This quick and easy recipe for Ground Beef and Broccoli has just nine ingredients. All you need is 25 minutes and one frying pan.
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Smashed Cucumber Salad

This delicious low-carb and keto smashed cucumber salad topped with spicy red pepper flakes is full of flavor, simple to make, and ideal on warm summer days.
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Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl

If you’re on a low carb diet, you probably haven’t had a crunchy fried egg roll in a while, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on those yummy flavors! This Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl dish is the perfect dinner to eat on its own or roll up in a thin keto wrap. Authentic flavor without the carbs.
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Low Carb Hoisin Beef Bowl

If you’re a fan of traditional thick, sweet, and salty Hoisin sauce, then you’ll love this dish! This Low Carb Hoisin Beef Bowl is an Asian-inspired dish with a mix of sweet, savory, and all the umami flavors you have been craving.
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The Best Chinese Cabbage Salad

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the fresh crunch of a Chinese cabbage salad. This low carb dish is ready in under 15 minutes. Add in some of the other Asian recipes here and make it well-rounded meal!
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Low Carb Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer Recipe)

Low Carb Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are coated in a zesty, spicy sauce that’s sure to please. Get all the texture of a crispy fried skewer without the breading!
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Garlic Sesame Green Beans

Flavored with garlic, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds, these Garlic Sesame Green Beans are the perfect addition to your favorite Asian dish or any time you need a flavorful vegetable side!
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Dan Dan Noodles

This dan dan noodles recipe (dan dan mian) with keto sauce is a flavor explosion that can be made with gluten-free shirataki noodles or zucchini noodles for an extra serving of veggies. This scrumptious keto Chinese recipe is beyond delicious and easy to make!
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Chinese Ginger Pork Stir-Fry

Chinese Ginger Pork Stir-Fry is the best Keto stir-fried pork recipe with a sweet and tangy pork tenderloin marinade and stir-fry sauce!
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Chinese Kung Pao Shrimp

Kung Pao Shrimp is one of the most popular dishes in Chinese restaurants, and for good reason…it’s delicious! This Chinese Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe (or kung pao shrimp) is a spicy shrimp stir-fry with succulent prawns and kung pao sauce. Seriously addictive!
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Keto Chicken Lo Mein

Homemade chicken lo mein with shirataki lo mein noodles, vegetables, and lo mein sauce is the best low-carb lo mein shirataki recipe!
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Szechuan Green Beans (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

These homemade Green beans are sauteed in a garlicky ginger sauce until tender. They are ready and on the table in 15 minutes!
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Keto Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Keto Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a quick and easy one-pan recipe that has about six net carbs per serving! Loaded with vegetables and a sesame garlic sauce, this will become a family favorite!
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Jiaozi Potstickers

Delicious Jiaozi (Potstickers or Pan-Fried Dumplings) are low-carb. These Chinese dumplings are easy to make and freeze well!
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Keto General Tso Chicken

This recipe for General Tso’s Chicken is a delicious dish to support anyone adopting a keto lifestyle. It makes a quick dinner the whole family will love without all those sugary sauces. Serve with broccoli and cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
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Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice

Keto fried rice has all the flavors we love about egg fried rice! This cauliflower fried rice recipe is super easy and ready in 15 minutes–perfect for busy weeknights!
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Keto Egg Foo Young

Keto egg foo young is made with delicious pork and fried until lovely and crispy. It’s a Keto version of a takeout favorite!
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Keto Orange Chicken

This Orange Chicken recipe is one of those keto-friendly recipes you’ll want to make over and over. It’s a Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat that tastes just like the original. Enjoy a low-carb orange chicken version that is sweet and tangy, perfectly spiced with crispy and flavorful chicken bites. The orange sauce is made with orange juice, vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, orange zest, and soy sauce, and it’s perfect for coating the crispy chicken.
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Easy 10 Minute Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup is so easy to make at home! This Asian soup recipe is loaded with flavor and ready in just 10 minutes.
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10 Minute Garlic Bok Choy Recipe

Crisp, fresh, and bursting with loads of unexpected flavor, this Garlic Bok Choy Recipe is guaranteed to be your new favorite side dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, enjoy this easy vegetarian side dish with chicken, beef, or fish.
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