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21 copycat recipes that might taste better than the originals

BySharon Rhodes

These 21 copycat recipes make it easy to bring restaurant favorites into your own kitchen. They show how those familiar dishes can be recreated at home, tasting fresher and using quality ingredients. You won’t miss the drive-through, trust.

Chipotle Honey Chicken Burrito Bowls

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This copycat recipe for Chipotle’s honey chicken burrito bowls brings all the flavor to your kitchen. You can load them with toppings, adjust for gluten-free or dairy-free diets, and make them exactly how you like. Get the recipe: Chipotle Honey Chicken Burrito Bowls

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro lime mixture being stirred into a pot of warm rice.
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Love Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice? This simple copycat recipe delivers fresh, vibrant flavours that are perfect for adding to burrito bowls, tacos, or just as a side dish anytime. Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice

20 Minute Copycat Dunkin’ Egg Bites

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These 20-minute copycat Dunkin’ Egg Bites are the perfect quick breakfast. Packed with bacon and cheese, they’re a tasty grab-and-go option to make your mornings a breeze. Get the recipe: 20 Minute Copycat Dunkin’ Egg Bites

Sourdough Discard Graham Crackers

A tray of Sourdough Discard Graham Crackers.
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These sourdough discard graham crackers are a healthier, copycat take on Honey Maid, with a little help from your starter. Same nostalgic taste, just a bit more homemade magic. Get the recipe: Sourdough Discard Graham Crackers

Air Fryer Applesauce Fritters

A plate of Air Fryer Applesauce Fritters.
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These air fryer applesauce fritters are a lighter take on a classic comfort food, with apple, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. Top them with a vanilla cinnamon glaze while they are warm, and they will be your new go-to treat any time of year. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Applesauce Fritters

Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)

A bowl of Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat).
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This kale crunch salad takes Chick-Fil-A’s classic recipe up a notch with some extra tasty additions. It’s got all the familiar flavors, plus a few surprises that make it even better. Get the recipe: Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)

Sweetgreen Peach And Goat Cheese Salad

A bowl of Sweetgreen salad copycat.
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This Sweetgreen peach and goat cheese salad is an easy copycat recipe of one of their best salads. It’s made with peaches, goat cheese, greens, cucumber, mint, basil, and chopped almonds for a fresh and tasty dish. Get the recipe: Sweetgreen Peach And Goat Cheese Salad

Copycat Panda Express Beef and Broccoli

A plate of Copycat Panda Express Beef And Broccoli.
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Whip up tender beef and steamed broccoli that tastes like your favorite takeout but way easier on your wallet. This copycat Panda Express situation is a weeknight win the whole fam will be obsessed with. Get the recipe: Copycat Panda Express Beef and Broccoli

Chick-fil-A Sauce

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This homemade Chick-fil-A sauce gives you the same creamy, tangy, sweet taste as the original, but with Greek yogurt for a lighter twist. It’s the perfect homemade dip for chicken, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and anything else you want to dress up. Get the recipe: Healthy Chick-fil-A Sauce

Low-Carb KFC Chicken Copycat

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Craving the Colonel’s famous fried chicken while sticking to your healthy goals? This low-carb copycat KFC chicken recipe, seasoned with 11 herbs and spices, delivers all the classic flavour in a lighter way. Get the recipe: Low Carb KFC Chicken Copycat

Copycat Chipotle Chili Corn Salsa

A bowl of Copycat Chipotle Chili Corn Salsa.
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Make your own Chipotle-style chili corn salsa with this easy recipe. It’s all about sweet corn, a little heat, and a hit of lime. Get the recipe: Copycat Chipotle Chili Corn Salsa

Egg White Breakfast Sandwiches (Starbucks Copycat)

A plate of Starbucks copycat egg white breakfast sandwiches.
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Start your day right with these easy and tasty Starbucks copycat egg white breakfast sandwiches. Packed with protein, white cheddar, and turkey bacon, they’re a perfect choice for busy mornings. Get the recipe: Egg White Breakfast Sandwiches (Starbucks Copycat)

Copycat Starbucks Dragon Drink

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You can make the vibrant pink Starbucks Dragon Drink at home with this easy copycat recipe. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and just as refreshing. Get the recipe: Copycat Starbucks Dragon Drink

Olive Garden Copycat Steak Alfredo

A plate of Olive Garden Copycat Steak Alfredo.
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Indulgent, creamy, and loaded with tangy gorgonzola, this Olive Garden steak Alfredo copycat recipe brings the restaurant experience right to your kitchen. Fettuccine in rich Alfredo sauce, paired with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, makes this comfort food classic even better. Get the recipe: Olive Garden Copycat Steak Alfredo

Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes (IHOP Copycat)

A plate of Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes (IHOP Copycat).
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These pancakes are a lighter take on the classic IHOP Harvest Grain and Nut ones and they just might be even better. Fluffy, cozy, and taste like a weekend morning should. Get the recipe: Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes

Copycat Panda Express Fried Rice

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Making your own Panda Express fried rice is super easy. Budget-friendly, one-pan, and all the perks of a homemade meal. Get the Recipe: Copycat Panda Express Fried Rice

Copycat Firecracker Chicken

A plate of Copycat Firecracker Chicken.
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If Wagamama’s firecracker chicken is your go-to, this copycat version might just be your new favorite. Juicy chicken, fiery glaze, crunchy veggies, and fluffy rice come together for a seriously bold homemade upgrade. Get the recipe: Copycat Firecracker Chicken

Hibachi Steak

A plate of hibachi steak copycat.
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Hibachi steak is a restaurant favourite, but you don’t have to leave home to enjoy it. This easy copycat recipe tastes just like the one from Benihana, with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil seasoning the juicy steak, plus fried rice and sautéed veggies for a complete meal. Get the recipe: Hibachi Steak

Homemade Ritz Crackers

A plate of Homemade Ritz Crackers.
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Making your own crackers is surprisingly rewarding, and these homemade Ritz crackers deliver just that. Light, buttery, and crispy, they capture the classic taste without any artificial. Get the recipe: Homemade Ritz Crackers

Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich

A box of Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich.
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This Panera-inspired Mediterranean veggie sandwich brings all the flavor without the takeout price tag. Packed with hummus, roasted peppers, fresh veggies, and feta, it’s a vegetarian win that actually keeps you full. Get the recipe: Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich

Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad

A plate of Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad.
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This copycat Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty recipe is easy to whip up and nails that creamy Ranch flavor you love. Packed with crispy bacon and cheddar, it’s perfect with crackers, on lettuce, or piled high on your favorite bread. Get the recipe: Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad

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