23 copycat recipes that save you a trip to your favorite spot
There’s something satisfying about recreating a restaurant or grocery store favorite at home. You control the ingredients, skip the lineup, and still get that familiar taste. These 23 copycat recipes make it easier than you’d think.
Hunan Chicken
This Hunan chicken is a sweet-and-spicy stir-fry loaded with chicken and veggies. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s way better than takeout. Get the Recipe: Hunan Chicken
Keto Copycat Oreos
Craving Oreos but need a low-carb, gluten-free option? These homemade keto Oreos have the same chocolatey crunch and creamy filling you love without the extra sugar or carbs. Get the recipe: Keto Copycat Oreos
20 Minute Copycat Dunkin’ Egg Bites
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
Cilantro Lime Rice
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
Air Fryer Applesauce Fritters
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
Sourdough Discard Graham Crackers
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
Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
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)
Egg White Breakfast Sandwiches (Starbucks Copycat)
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)
Sweetgreen Peach And Goat Cheese Salad
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
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
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
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
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
Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes (IHOP Copycat)
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 Starbucks Dragon Drink
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
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
Copycat Firecracker Chicken
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
Copycat Panda Express Fried Rice
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
Hibachi Steak
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
Golden Corral Bourbon Street Chicken Copycat
This copycat Bourbon Street Chicken is sweet, savory, and tastes just like the one from Golden Corral. The sticky garlic glaze and tender chicken make it perfect with rice or veggies for a super easy meal. Get the recipe: Golden Corral Bourbon Street Chicken Copycat
Homemade Ritz Crackers
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
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
Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders Copycat
Popeyes’ blackened chicken tenders get a healthier glow-up without losing any of that Cajun spice. All the flavor and baked instead of deep-fried. Get the recipe: Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders Copycat