36 copycat restaurant recipes
Craving takeout? These are our home versions of famous restaurant and fast-food dishes, ranked by how popular they are. Each one is usually ready before a delivery driver would be.
Updated October 2026 · ranked by popularity
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1. Copycat Panda Express orange chicken
Crisp chicken thigh bites tossed in a sticky, sweet-sour orange sauce with ginger, garlic and a pinch of chili flakes. Our faster take on Panda Express Orange Chicken.
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2. Copycat P.F. Chang's chicken lettuce wraps
Ground chicken with mushrooms and crunchy water chestnuts in a hoisin glaze, spooned into cool lettuce cups. Inspired by P.F. Chang's, ready in 15 minutes.
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3. Copycat Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches
Our take on the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich: crisp chicken with a pickle-brine tang and a hint of sweetness, on a buttered toasted bun. Under 20 minutes.
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4. Copycat Chipotle burrito bowls
Smoky chile-lime chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans and a fresh corn salsa, inspired by the Chipotle burrito bowl. Microwave rice makes it fast.
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5. Copycat P.F. Chang's Mongolian beef
Thin, crisp-edged flank steak tossed in a glossy sweet soy, brown sugar and ginger glaze with scallions. Our faster take on P.F. Chang's Mongolian beef.
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6. Copycat Olive Garden chicken Alfredo
Our take on Olive Garden's chicken Alfredo: golden chicken over fettuccine in a garlicky butter, cream and parmesan sauce. Rich, silky and on the table in 20.
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7. Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
Crumbled Italian sausage, tender little potato cubes and kale in a creamy, peppery broth with a pinch of red pepper flakes. Our quick take on Zuppa Toscana.
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8. Copycat Panera broccoli cheddar soup
Our take on Panera's broccoli cheddar soup: tiny florets and shredded carrot in a thick, velvety half-and-half and sharp cheddar base, done in 20 minutes.
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9. Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits
Our take on Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits: fluffy cheddar drop biscuits with a garlic kick, brushed hot with garlic-parsley butter. No rolling or cutting.
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10. Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme
Our take on the Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme: spiced beef, cheese sauce and a crunchy tostada sealed in a toasted tortilla. Crisp, melty and quick.
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11. Copycat Olive Garden salad
Our take on the Olive Garden house salad: crisp lettuce, tomato, red onion, olives, pepperoncini and croutons in a tangy, slightly creamy Italian dressing.
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12. Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein
Soft egg noodles stir-fried with cabbage, celery and onion in a savory soy and oyster sauce. Our quick, straight-from-the-wok take on Panda Express Chow Mein.
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13. Copycat Benihana hibachi fried rice
Rice fried hot and fast in garlic butter with egg, onion, carrot and peas, then finished with soy and sesame. Our take on Benihana's hibachi fried rice.
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14. Copycat Big Mac burgers
Our take on the Big Mac: two thin smashed patties, melty cheese, pickles and a tangy pink burger sauce on a sesame bun. Ready in under 20 minutes.
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15. Copycat Benihana hibachi chicken
Seared chicken and vegetables in garlic butter, soy and lemon, with a creamy homemade yum yum sauce. Our faster take on Benihana hibachi chicken.
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16. Copycat Chipotle cilantro-lime rice
Fluffy long-grain rice cooked with a bay leaf, then tossed with fresh lime juice, zest and lots of chopped cilantro. Our take on Chipotle's cilantro-lime rice.
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17. Copycat Panda Express honey walnut shrimp
Crisp fried shrimp in a creamy honey sauce with crunchy candied walnuts made on the stove. Our faster take on Panda Express honey walnut shrimp.
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18. Copycat Raising Cane's chicken fingers
Juicy, crunchy chicken tenders with a tangy, peppery dipping sauce, our take on Raising Cane's chicken fingers. No soaking, on the table in under 20 minutes.
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19. Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Two crisp tortillas sandwiching spiced beef and refried beans, topped with red sauce, melted cheese and tomato. Our quick take on the Mexican Pizza.
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20. Copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets
Our take on Chick-fil-A nuggets: bite-size chicken breast in a lightly sweet coating, pan-fried crisp, with a creamy honey-mustard BBQ dipping sauce.
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21. Copycat Wendy's chili
A thick beef and two-bean chili with tomato, onion, celery and green bell pepper, gently spiced and topped with cheddar. Our speedy take on Wendy's chili.
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22. Copycat Wendy's chocolate Frosty
Our take on the Wendy's Frosty: vanilla ice cream, milk and cocoa blitzed into a thick, mellow chocolate soft-serve you eat with a spoon. Five minutes.
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23. Copycat Egg McMuffin
Our take on the Egg McMuffin: a round steamed egg, Canadian bacon and melty American cheese in a buttered, toasted English muffin. Faster than the drive-thru.
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24. Copycat KFC Famous Bowl
Creamy mashed potatoes layered with sweet corn, crispy popcorn chicken, rich brown gravy and melted cheese. Our 20-minute take on the KFC Famous Bowl.
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25. Copycat McDonald's McGriddles
Our take on McDonald's McGriddles: small pancakes with pockets of caramelized maple syrup, sandwiching a sausage patty, egg and melty American cheese.
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26. Copycat Panera mac and cheese
Tender pasta shells in a silky, tangy white cheddar sauce that's smooth, not grainy. Our 18-minute take on Panera Bread's mac and cheese.
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27. Copycat Panda Express Beijing beef
Crispy fried beef strips, red bell pepper and onion in a sticky sweet, tangy and lightly spicy sauce. Our faster take on Panda Express Beijing beef.
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28. Copycat Burger King Whopper
A wide, flame-grilled beef patty on a toasted sesame bun with mayo, ketchup, pickles, onion, tomato and lettuce. Our take on the Whopper, in 16 minutes.
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29. Copycat In-N-Out Double-Double
Our take on the In-N-Out Double-Double: two thin mustard-seared patties, melty American cheese, grilled onions and a tangy spread. Ready in 20 minutes.
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30. Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch
Soft flatbreads glued with melted cheese around crunchy beef tacos, spicy ranch, lettuce and cheddar. Our take on the Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch.
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31. Copycat Nando's peri-peri chicken
Thin chicken thighs charred in a hot pan and basted with a quick blender sauce of chile, roasted red pepper, garlic and lemon. Tastes like Nando's.
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32. Copycat Wingstop lemon pepper tenders
Crisp shallow-fried chicken tenders tossed in zesty lemon pepper butter. Inspired by Wingstop's lemon pepper wings, made with tenders so it's done in 20.
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33. Copycat Din Tai Fung spicy wontons
Our take on Din Tai Fung's spicy wontons: frozen pork or shrimp wontons in a garlicky chili oil sauce with black vinegar and soy. Ready in about 10 minutes.
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34. Copycat Subway Meatball Marinara
Our take on the Meatball Marinara: small garlicky beef meatballs simmered in oregano tomato sauce, in toasted rolls under melted mozzarella. Done in 20 minutes.
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35. Copycat KFC chicken bites
Juicy chicken thigh bites in a crisp, peppery herb-and-spice coating, inspired by KFC Original Recipe. Shallow-fried in one pan in 20 minutes.
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36. Copycat Wagamama yaki soba
Our take on Wagamama's yaki soba: noodles tossed with chicken, shrimp, egg and bell pepper in sweet soy, with crispy shallots and pickled ginger. 17 minutes.
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