17 Delicious Crockpot Chinese Recipes That Beat Takeout

We all love Chinese takeout, but what if you could enjoy those same amazing flavors without leaving your house (or picking up your phone)? That’s where your trusty crockpot comes in! These 17 Best Crockpot Chinese Recipes are all about bringing your favorite Chinese dishes straight to your kitchen, with minimal effort. From savory stir-fries to saucy favorites, this collection has everything you need to satisfy your takeout cravings while keeping things easy (and a little healthier).

These Asian-inspired recipes are not only delicious but also set-it-and-forget-it simple, perfect for busy schedules or lazy weekends. Let’s get going! 

1. Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli is a classic for a reason—tender beef, fresh broccoli, and a savory soy-based sauce. This crockpot version makes it easy to enjoy this Chinese takeout favorite at home. It’s rich, savory, and the beef melts in your mouth while the broccoli adds the perfect crunch! 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak, sliced thin
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions:

1. Add sliced beef, soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 4 hours.
3. In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and stir it into the sauce. Add broccoli and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Serve over rice.

2. Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein

Lo Mein in a crockpot? Absolutely! This dish is loaded with tender chicken, veggies, and a delicious soy-ginger sauce that soaks right into the noodles. It’s comforting, and oh so easy to prepare. 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 3 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, snow peas)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 8 oz lo mein noodles, cooked

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, and sesame oil to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Shred the chicken, add stir-fry vegetables, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
3. Stir in cooked noodles and serve.

3. Crockpot General Tso’s Chicken

Sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy—this Crockpot General Tso’s Chicken will have you skipping takeout and going straight to your kitchen instead. It’s a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy in every bite, and I’ve made this dish countless times on busy weekends! 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and stir into the sauce during the last 30 minutes.
3. Serve with steamed rice.

4. Crockpot Mongolian Beef

Crockpot Mongolian Beef is tender, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness to keep you coming back for more. Interestingly, despite its name, this dish has nothing to do with Mongolian cuisine! It’s thought to have got its name in Taiwan when Mongolian barbecue restaurants started to appear and have a huge surge in popularity. Neither the ingredients or the preparation methods are typical of Mongolian dishes, so it’s widely considered to actually be a Chinese dish, and you’ll regularly see it on the menu in Chinese restaurants and takeaways. (I love having a few fun facts to be able to share at the dinner table!). 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs flank steak, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced

Instructions:

1. Add beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Stir in cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
3. Serve with steamed rice.

5. Crockpot Sesame Chicken

This Crockpot Sesame Chicken is tender and juicy with a sticky, sweet sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for that perfect finishing touch. A classic Chinese takeaway dish that’s super easy to prepare at home! 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Stir in cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water during the last 30 minutes.
3. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

6. Crockpot Chicken Fried Rice

Yes, you can make fried rice in a crockpot! This Crockpot Chicken Fried Rice is easy to throw together and comes out perfectly every time. This is one of those dishes where you can chuck in any extra veggies or protein that need using up, so it’s a great way to cut down on food waste. 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 2 eggs, scrambled
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, soy sauce, and peas and carrots to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Stir in cooked rice, scrambled eggs, and green onions during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

7. Crockpot Hot and Sour Soup

This Crockpot Hot and Sour Soup is tangy, spicy, and full of hearty vegetables and tofu, making it a perfect starter or light meal. It’s a classic, comforting soup that’s easy to make and perfect for cooler weather.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 block firm tofu, cubed
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions:

1. Add broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, white pepper, red pepper flakes, mushrooms, and tofu to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the soup, stirring gently to create ribbons.

8. Crockpot Chinese Lemon Chicken

Zesty and bright, this Crockpot Chinese Lemon Chicken has the perfect balance of sweet, tangy lemon flavor with a savory soy sauce base. Serve with lemon slices for an extra pop of color. 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, and lemon zest to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Stir in cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water during the last 30 minutes.
3. Serve with steamed rice.

9. Crockpot Char Siu Pork

This Crockpot Char Siu Pork is tender, flavorful, and sticky with a sweet and savory glaze that’s perfect for serving over rice or in bao buns. The pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the sauce is sticky, sweet, and full of flavor.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions:

1. Add pork, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, and garlic to the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
2. Shred the pork and serve with rice or bao buns.

10. Crockpot Beef Teriyaki

This Crockpot Beef Teriyaki is sweet, savory, and so tender, you’ll never miss takeout again. It’s loaded with sweet teriyaki flavor and melt-in-your-mouth beef.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak, sliced
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Green onion, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add beef, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables, garnished with chopped green onion. 

11. Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, sticky, and loaded with garlic—perfect for serving over rice or noodles. It’s the perfect combination of sweet honey and bold garlic in one saucy dish! 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and garlic to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Stir in cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water during the last 30 minutes.
3. Serve with rice or noodles.

12. Crockpot Hoisin Chicken

Sticky, savory, and with that unmistakable hoisin flavor, this Crockpot Hoisin Chicken is a takeout favorite made easy. The rich, tangy hoisin sauce makes this chicken so flavorful and satisfying.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Shred the chicken and serve with rice or noodles.

13. Crockpot Orange Chicken

This Crockpot Orange Chicken is sweet, tangy, and perfect for those who love a citrusy kick with their chicken. It’s bursting with fresh orange flavor and sweet soy sauce in every bite! 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and orange zest to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Stir in cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water during the last 30 minutes.
3. Serve with steamed rice and orange slices.

14. Crockpot Chicken Chow Mein

This Crockpot Chicken Chow Mein is loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles in a flavorful soy-based sauce. The leftovers are great for lunch the next day, too! 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 3 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 8 oz chow mein noodles, cooked

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Shred the chicken, add stir-fry vegetables, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
3. Stir in cooked noodles before serving.

15. Crockpot Sweet and Sour Pork

This Crockpot Sweet and Sour Pork is tangy, sweet, and deliciously saucy with pineapple chunks and bell peppers. So tasty!

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 bell pepper, sliced

Instructions:

1. Add pork, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and ketchup to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Stir in pineapple chunks and bell pepper during the last 30 minutes.
3. Serve with rice.

16. Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken

Spicy, tangy, and loaded with peanuts and bell peppers, this Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken is a flavor-packed dish you’ll want to make again and again.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup peanuts
• 2 bell peppers, sliced

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Stir in peanuts and bell peppers during the last 30 minutes.
3. Serve with rice.

17. Crockpot Chinese Chicken Curry

This Crockpot Chinese Chicken Curry is rich, flavorful, and full of tender chicken, potatoes, and veggies in a spiced curry sauce.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Add chicken, onion, potatoes, carrots, curry powder, coconut milk, and chicken broth to the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2. Serve with steamed rice.

And there we have it—17 of the best Crockpot Chinese recipes to satisfy all your takeout cravings, without ever leaving your house! Whether you’re into beef, chicken, or pork, there’s something here for everyone. Which one will you be making?