Make healthier versions of your favourite restaurant dishes with these easy recipes—McDonald's, Chipotle, PF Chang's and more included.
The Best Restaurant Copycat Recipes
Craving one of your favourite restaurant meals, but don’t want to shell out the dollars, drive or calories? I’ve got you covered! I rounded up some of the best copycat restaurant recipes that taste just like the real thing, with copycat recipes for Olive Garden, Chili’s, PF Chang’s, Taco Bell, McDonald’s and more. You’ll save time and money while making these healthier options at home – plus, you can eat them in your sweatpants, so it's a win-win.
PF Chang's and Panda Express Recipes
Have a craving for takeout? Try these Asian-inspired recipes are perfect dupes of your PF Chang's and Panda Express favourites.
PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps {Perfect Copycat}
Craving PF Chang's chicken lettuce wraps? Try this perfect copycat recipe for a delicious and easy homemade version!
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PF Chang's Spicy Chicken {Copycat Recipe}
This Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Chicken recipe is the perfect sweet and spicy stir fry served over rice with sesame seeds and scallions!
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Singapore Street Noodles {PF Chang's Copycat}
These Singapore Street Noodles are a PF Chang’s copycat made with chicken, shrimp, julienned veggies and the best homemade curry sauce.
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Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe
This Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe tastes just like the takeout version with crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy orange sauce.
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Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken
This Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken is a delicious restaurant copycat! The easy stir fry is made with spicy sauce, chicken and mixed veggies.
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Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken
This Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken is a perfect copycat recipe! The sauce is super easy to make using pantry staples.
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Pnada Express Sweet Fire Chicken Recipe
This Sweet Fire Chicken is a perfect Panda Express copycat with chicken, red pepper, onion and pineapple in a spicy sweet chili sauce.
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Applebee's and Chili's Recipes
If you're a fan of Applebee's and Chili's, this list is for you! You can make everything from Chicken Wonton Tacos to Texas Cheese Fries quickly and easily at home with these recipes.
Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos
These Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos are the perfect copycat, filled with honey-garlic chicken and zesty slaw in a crispy wonton shell.
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Copycat Applebee's Quesadilla Burger Recipe
This Applebee's Quesadilla Burger is the perfect restaurant copycat made lighter at home, right down to the Mexi-ranch sauce!
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Applebee's Shrimp Wonton Stir Fry
This Shrimp Wonton Stir Fry is an Applebee's copycat tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over rice and topped with wonton strips.
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Tequila Lime Chicken {Applebee's Copycat}
This Tequila Lime Chicken is inspired by Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken. It's a tasty Tex Mex dinner idea that’s great for meal prep!
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Chili's Santa Fe Chicken Salad
This Santa Fe Chicken Salad is a perfect Chili's copycat recipe loaded with spicy chicken, yummy veggies, tortilla strips and Santa Fe sauce.
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Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup
This Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup is the perfect copycat recipe – it's fully loaded, then topped with tortilla strips and pico de gallo.
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Chili's Santa Fe Burger
This Chili's Santa Fe Burger is a perfect copycat, stacked with avocado, Monterey Jack, red onion, jalapenos, tomato, cilantro & spicy sauce.
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Copycat Chili's Texas Cheese Fries {Oven-Baked}
These Copycat Chili’s Texas Cheese Fries will satisfy all your cravings, made with homemade fries, crispy bacon and creamy ranch on the side.
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Taco Bell and Chipotle Recipes
Tacos and burrito bowls are some of my favourite meals to grab when I'm out and about. Here are some stellar copycat recipes for crunchwrap supremes, sofritas, and other Taco Bell and Chipotle classics.
Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe
This Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme tastes just like Taco Bell! It's super crispy and loaded with taco meat, veggies and cheese.
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Taco Bell Power Bowl Copycat Recipe
This Taco Bell Power Bowl is the perfect meal prep idea and is a healthier copycat recipe you can easily make at home in just 30 minutes!
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Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries
These Taco Bell Nacho Fries, aka fries supreme, are smothered in delicious nacho cheese, pico de gallo, ground beef and sour cream.
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Cheesy Gordita Crunch Recipe
This is the perfect Cheesy Gordita Crunch Recipe, just like the one found at Taco Bell! It's a hard shell taco wrapped in a tortilla stuffed with cheese.
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Chipotle Barbacoa Recipe
This barbacoa beef is a perfect Chipotle copycat! The beef stays tender and flavourful. Make it in the Instant Pot, crockpot or stove top!
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Easy Homemade Sofritas {Chipotle Copycat}
This Easy Homemade Sofritas recipe is the ultimate Chipotle copycat – use this yummy vegan filling in burritos, tacos, or meal prep bowls!
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McDonald's and Wendy's Recipes
Looking for a healthier take on fast food? Look no further than these copycat McDonald's and Wendy's recipes! They're sure to win a spot in your family's dinner rotation.
The Best Homemade Big Mac Recipe
This Big Mac recipe tastes just like your favourite McDonald’s burger with juicy hamburger patties, sesame seed buns and secret sauce.
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Copycat McDonald's Southwest Salad Recipe
This McDonald's Southwest Salad is a delicious copycat, right down to the homemade southwest salad dressing and healthier crispy chicken!
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Sausage Egg McMuffin Copycat Recipe
Recreate the iconic McDonald's breakfast sandwich at home with this delicious copycat recipe. Meal prep it for busy mornings!
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Easy Big Mac Salad Recipe
This easy Big Mac Salad can be meal prepped in mason jars for lunches – it's a healthy low-carb take on the classic cheeseburger!
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Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fast food at home without the guilt – you can freeze them, too!
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Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich
This Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich is a perfect copycat made healthier with the Air Fryer – you can make it in the oven or skillet, too!
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Wendy's Taco Salad {Perfect Copycat!}
This Wendy's Taco Salad recipe is an almost exact copycat of the fast food chain's famous salad. You'll learn how to make the Wendy's chili recipe too!
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Wendy's Copycat Chili Recipe
This Wendy's Chili recipe is a perfect replica – it's full of flavour thanks to green chilies, chili powder, cumin and two types of beans.
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Starbucks Recipes
Love Starbucks? Well, good news! You can make a lot of their drink and food recipes at home for cheaper. Try these recipes out!
The BEST Starbucks Egg Bites Copycat
This is the Best Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe! They taste just the sous vide Bacon & Gruyere egg bites and are a great grab-and-go breakfast idea.
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Starbucks Egg White Bites Copycat Recipe
Recreate the delicious and healthy Starbucks egg white bites at home with this easy recipe! They're a quick grab & go high-protein breakfast.
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Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap
This Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap is a perfect copycat recipe made with egg whites, spinach and feta inside a toasted whole wheat wrap.
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Starbucks Summer Drinks {Copycat Recipes}
Make your favourite Starbucks summer drinks at home for a fraction of the price! Try cold brews, refreshers, iced teas and more.
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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Coffee {Starbucks Copycat}
This Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Coffee is a copycat of the Starbucks recipe and is perfect for fall. Plus, it’s made with real pumpkin!
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Pumpkin Spice Latte {Starbucks Copycat}
This homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is the perfect fall drink that tastes just like the Starbucks version. It's made with real pumpkin puree!
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Starbucks Holiday Drinks {How to Make Them All!}
Make these Starbucks Holiday drinks: eggnog latte, peppermint mocha, caramel brulee latte, gingerbread latte and Irish cream cold brew.
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Other Restaurant Copycat Recipes
There are so many more restaurant dishes I love copying at home! Two stand-outs are my Perfect Hibachi Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipes inspired by Benihana and Panera Bread respectively.
Perfect Hibachi Chicken {Benihana Copycat}
This Hibachi Chicken is just like the kind from Benihana – it's a delicious Japanese-inspired dish served with fried rice and veggies.
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Olive Garden Chicken Scampi
This Olive Garden Chicken Scampi copycat recipe is made with a creamy garlic white wine sauce, bell peppers and juicy breaded chicken.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos {Bonefish Grill Copycat}
These Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a healthier version of the Bonefish Grill favourite – you're gonna have these tacos on repeat, trust me!
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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the best copycat! It’s easy to make and so delicious and creamy – plus, it's freezer-friendly, too!
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In-N-Out Animal Style Fries {Copycat}
These In-N-Out Animal Fries taste just like the secret menu version topped with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and special sauce!
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The Best Homemade Chicken Shawarma
This is the Best Homemade Chicken Shawarma made with taboule, homemade garlic sauce and pickled turnips, all stuffed into a warm pita.
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Easy Spicy Salmon Sushi Bowls
These easy salmon sushi bowls are so delicious and packed with veggies like edamame and cucumber! Serve with homemade spicy mayo.
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Ahi Tuna Sushi Stack {Cactus Club Copycat}
These Ahi Tuna Sushi Stacks are a Cactus Club copycat made with a tamari vinaigrette, avocado, panko & micro greens.
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Restaurant-Style Chilli Chicken
This easy Chilli Chicken recipe offers a lighter spin on your favourite Chinese takeout, with the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavours!
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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is so creamy and comforting! It's an easy healthy one-pot recipe that'll become your new favourite.
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Best Ever Firecracker Chicken Recipe
This sweet and spicy Firecracker Chicken is the best weeknight dinner! Make it at home in less time than it takes to get delivery!
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Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs {Ikea Copycat} via Eating Instantly
These Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs are covered in a creamy gravy sauce and taste just like the ones at IKEA! Make them super easily in the pressure cooker.
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