Sizzle up delicious and easy wok recipes in the comfort of your own kitchen.
38 Restaurant-Inspired Wok Recipes You Can Make at Home
Updated on Jun. 06, 2024
Stir-Fry Chicken Lo Mein
This simple, yet scrumptious chicken lo mein recipe is the perfect stir-fry meal. It’s one of our favorite wok recipes! Follow our handy step-by-step video below for a spur-of-the-minute supper special enough to serve guests! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Easy Fried Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy fried rice recipe really captures the flavor of fried rice served in restaurants. Use leftover chicken for a satisfying meal that’s easy to put together. —Lori Schweer, Mapleton, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 476 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 1077mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
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Sweet and Sour Pork
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I stir up a homemade sauce for this colorful combination of tender meat, crunchy vegetables and tangy pineapple. Serve my sweet-and-sour pork over hot rice, chow mein noodles or both. —Eleanor Dunbar, Peoria, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 389 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
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Quick and Easy Chicken Poke Bowl
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken poke bowl is a great alternative when sushi-grade fish isn’t in the budget. This is one of my favorite wok recipes because it’s quick, easy and inexpensive. While it’s not a traditional poke recipe, the chicken still rocks in this bowl. —Emily Cresta, Oxford, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 bowl: 539 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
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Steak Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No one would guess this elegant entree is a snap to prepare at the last minute. To save even more prep time, use frozen mixed veggies instead of fresh. Sometimes I substitute chicken, chicken bouillon and curry for the beef, beef bouillon and ginger. —Janis Plourde, Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 266 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1484mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Cashew Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
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. 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.
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Grilled Zucchini Salad with Mediterranean Dressing
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This grilled zucchini salad with Mediterranean salad dressing is the perfect side dish. I also like to add summer squash, when it’s in season, for a variation, or crumbled goat cheese when I want creaminess. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 220 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Easy Pad Thai
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Skip the takeout restaurant and give this easy pad thai recipe a try if you need an easy and quick meal. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 361 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1669mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Mushroom Pepper Steak
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
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.
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Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
When our children were little, my husband frequently worked late. This eye-catching stir-fry was a satisfying alternative to a big dinner for me and the kids. —Michelle McWilliams, Fort Lupton, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 398 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 2858mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 36g protein.
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Hamburger Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a quick, easy teriyaki stir fry that uses hamburger instead of the traditional beef strips. It has a nice sauce and is different enough to be a treat for the taste buds! —Kathi and John Horst, Westfield, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 399 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Grilled Chorizo and Shrimp Paella
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This shrimp paella recipe is not only healthy but satisfying, too! There’s vitamin C from the sweet red pepper, fiber from the rice, and the chicken sausage is a great source of lean protein. It’s one of our must-try wok recipes! — Daniel Bartholomay, Fargo, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 388 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 787mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
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Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s no need for takeout when you’ve got this pineapple pork recipe in your collection. Omit the cayenne pepper if serving young kids. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 230 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1295mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Chicken Lo Mein
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple, yet scrumptious chicken lo mein recipe is the perfect stir-fry meal. Follow our handy step-by-step video below for a spur-of-the-minute supper special enough to serve guests! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 410 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 940mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein.
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Stir-Fried Scallops and Asparagus
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Served over quick-cooking ramen noodles, this stir-fry is perfect for busy families on hurried weeknights. Not only do we love the taste, but it comes together in about half an hour. —Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 269 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Filled with chicken, mushrooms, water chestnuts and carrots, these lettuce wraps are both healthy and yummy. The gingerroot, rice wine vinegar and teriyaki sauce give them delicious Asian flair. —Kendra Doss, Smithville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
2 wraps: 230 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 278mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Pepper Steak
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We live on the eastern edge of the Sand Hills here in Nebraska, where most folks are ranchers. This popular pepper steak recipe is tasty as well as colorful. —Carolyn Butterfield, Atkinson, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 365 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein.
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Shrimp Pad Thai
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can make this yummy Thai classic in no time. Find fish sauce and chili garlic sauce in the Asian foods aisle of your grocery store. —Elise Ray, Shawnee, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 338 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1675mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
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Ginger Pork Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My recipe box is full of delicious wok recipes, but this fast-to-fix stir-fry really stands out from the rest. My family loves the citrus glaze that coats the tender pork and vegetables. Ginger, garlic and orange juice provide its terrific taste. —Jackie Hannahs, Cedar Springs, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 228 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Orange Chicken Stir-Fry
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves this orange chicken stir-fry, so we have it quite often. I’m delighted with the ingredients as we have six orange trees in our backyard. —Bunny Bronson, Lake Placid, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 277 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 653mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
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Colorful Beef Stir-Fry
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I really like this beef stir-fry recipe. Who couldn’t love the easy sesame-ginger marinade and the vibrant mix of vegetables? —Deb Blendermann, Boulder, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without rice): 318 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Carrots and Snow Peas
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is without question my favorite side dish, both for flavor and ease of preparation. Sherry adds an amazing spark to the vegetables. —Cheryl Donnely, Arvada, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 129 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Stir-Fried Shrimp and Mushrooms
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After a tiring but beautiful day of fishing, this is a fast and delicious way to serve our famous Key West pink shrimp. It’s always a big hit with guests.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 132 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Teriyaki Glazed Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to experiment with wok recipes. We’re able to buy sweet onions grown on Maui, so I stir-fry them with chicken and carrots for a tasty teriyaki meal. —Kelly Brenneman, Riverdale, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 324 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1922mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.
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Beef Orange Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
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. — Taste Recipes 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.
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Pork Cabbage Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The ginger comes through nicely in this colorful napa cabbage stir-fry that is lower in fat and sodium than many. It’s great served over steamed rice or cooked noodles. —Marcie Nor of Macungie, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 256 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Kung Pao Chicken
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves the kung pao chicken from our favorite Chinese restaurant. But in less time than it takes for the delivery guy to arrive, we can be digging into a steaming platter of this copycat recipe! —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 285 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
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Vegetable Barley Saute
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This wonderful side dish can easily be turned into a hearty entree by adding cooked chicken. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 148 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Thai Shrimp Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Peanut butter gives this tasty blend of red peppers, snow peas and shrimp its Thai flavor, while ginger and red pepper flakes spice it up. Serve this colorful main dish over pasta. —Jeanne Fisher, Simi Valley, California.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 206 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Mongolian Beef
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family—including my husband, who is truly a meat-and-potatoes guy—just loves this meal-in-one option. The dish uses inexpensive ingredients to offer big flavor in a small amount of time. —Heather Blum, Coleman, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 328 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 529mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Stir-Fried Scallops
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Scallops meet mild tomato in this sublime stovetop supper. Try serving the saucy mixture over rice or angel hair pasta, and garnish with cilantro if you like. —Stephany Gocobacki, San Rafael, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 213 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.
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Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh ginger, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil provide a nice blend of flavors in this Asian-inspired recipe for fresh sugar snap peas. This quick-to-cook recipe will complement most any entree, including ham, lamb, chicken or fish. Best of all, it’s easy to double for large crowds. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 60 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With its flavorful ginger sauce and fresh vegetables, this tasty dish is a favorite. I get rave reviews every time I serve it, and it doesn’t bother my husband’s food allergies. Check out our guide if you’re new to tofu. —Phyllis Smith, Chimacum, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 278 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Thai-Style Brisket
Total Time
9 hours 30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s an unusual take on brisket that will have you hooked. Peanut butter, soy, crisp-tender veggies and zesty seasonings give it the authentic Thai flavor we crave. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 505 calories, 31g fat (6g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 1455mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 46g protein.
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Vegetarian Pad Thai
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a simple pad thai loaded with crisp vegetables and zesty flavor. It’s quick, simple, and fresh-tasting. —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 339 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
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Pork Veggie Stir-Fry
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even kids find this colorful combo of vegetables, pork strips, seasonings and peanuts very appealing. Serve it over rice for a main dish that needs no sides.
—Laurel Reisinger, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
—Laurel Reisinger, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 277 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1131mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.
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Thai Beef Stir-Fry
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A distinctive peanut sauce complements this colorful combination of tender sirloin strips, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli and mushrooms. I like to dish it up over spaghetti, but you could use fried noodles instead. —Janice Fehr,
Austin, Manitoba
Austin, Manitoba
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 586 calories, 32g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 974mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 5g fiber), 42g protein.
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Mandarin Pork Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my husband and I were dating, he told me he liked Asian food. I got a wok and discovered the joy of wok recipes like this pork stir-fry. —Laurie Martignon, Niagara, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 473 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.
