These 23 Wok Recipes Will Cause a Serious Stir at Dinnertime
Cooking with a wok is easily one of the most important parenting hacks that every busy mom and dad should know about. From having more room to cook (which means less spillover mess to worry about) to the ability to just dump all the ingredients in and end up with a delicious meal, cooking with a wok makes dinnertime a breeze. And not only are wok stir-fries a great way to use up (and get kids to try) all of your vegetables, but they also can be easily modified to accommodate whatever ingredients you have on hand.
With unexpected options like breakfast fried rice and droolworthy pork tacos, check out our 23 favorite family wok recipes.
Soy Sauce Sweet Potato Noodles
Put your spiralizer and wok to use for this easy soy sauce and sweet potato noodle recipe that will blow your kids' minds!
Indian Butter Chicken
Get out of the boring chicken rut with flavorful homemade Indian butter chicken that will bring smiles to your dinner table.
Kohlrabi Spaghetti and Kale-Mushroom Bolognese
Expand their love for classic spaghetti and meatballs with this wok-friendly (and healthy!) recipe for vegetable spaghetti and kale-mushroom bolognese sauce.
Chinese Beef With Honey and Black Pepper Sauce
Give your kiddos a boost of protein with this Chinese beef recipe that has just enough honey to appeal to their sweet side.
Breakfast Fried Rice
Whether your kids take their morning breakfast very seriously or are huge fans of "breakfast for dinner," they'll go crazy for this amazing breakfast fried rice served up from your wok.
Southwestern Fiesta Chicken
For a meal that will leave everyone happy, check out this recipe for Southwestern fiesta chicken — it will have your kids asking for seconds!
Chicken Pad Thai
The only thing that could make chicken pad Thai any better is being able to make it with minimal prep whenever your heart desires.
Garlic, Kale, and Cashew Fried Rice
Whether you save this recipe for a special night with your significant other or use it as a clever way to get your kiddos to try new veggies, this garlic, kale, and cashew fried rice will quickly become a family favorite!
Sesame-Ginger Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Carrot Noodle Stir-Fry
Add a colorful dish to your weekday routine with this carrot noodle stir-fry that's just as delicious as it is pretty.
Orange Teriyaki Beef With Pineapple Edamame Fried Rice
This orange teriyaki beef recipe will easily trump any requests for ordering takeout!
Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry With Shrimp
Look to your wok to help you make this easy zucchini noodle shrimp stir-fry. Just toss in the ingredients and you're good to go!
Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups
These Thai chicken lettuce cups will make your kids forget that they're eating healthy, and they'll love making their own wraps to eat with their hands. Bonus: you can get this meal on the table in 15 minutes.
Kung Pao Chicken
Make your favorite Chinese dish in your own home with this fun recipe for Kung Pao chicken that will get everyone excited for dinnertime.
Pomegranate Sesame Chicken With Ginger Rice Pilaf
Pomegranate? Check. Sesame chicken? Check. Ginger rice pilaf? Check. This colorful dish might easily be the most delicious meal you'll ever make!
Nut-Crusted Fried Brie Bites
Expose your kiddos to the finer things in life with this wok recipe for mini brie bites that can easily be grabbed by tiny hands.
Vegetable Hot and Sour Soup
Warm up cold tummies on Winter days with a steaming bowl of vegetable hot and sour soup.
Crispy Shredded Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry
This is a fast meal that you can make in 10 minutes from yummy leftover chicken.
Spicy Kale and Coconut Stir-Fry
This kale and coconut stir-fry is a fast weeknight meal that's also a great way to get rid of any leftover vegetables.
Lighter Orange Chicken
Opt for a healthier version of orange chicken that doesn't compromise on taste — your kids won't notice the difference!
Quick Honey-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry With Pineapple and Caramelized Cashews
Make stir-fry a dinner staple with this quick recipe for honey-ginger chicken with pineapple and caramelized cashews. Yum!
Cauliflower Fried "Rice"
Trick your kiddos into eating a good helping of vegetables with this deceivingly tasty recipe for cauliflower "fried rice."
Sticky Chicken With Vegetable Fried Rice
Using a wok to prepare a sticky chicken dinner makes this freezer-friendly meal ideal for cooking in big batches.
Spicy Korean Pork Tacos
Taco night is always a blast, but when you break out the wok for this Korean pork recipe, you'll put every other taco to shame.