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Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken

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This copycat Panda Express teriyaki chicken is tender, juicy and features a phenomenal homemade teriyaki sauce. Perhaps best of all, it’s ready in only 20 minutes, so you’ll be tucking into your new favorite Asian-inspired dish in no time at all.

This copycat Panda Express Teriyaki chicken is a quick easy chicken stir fry that is delicious, flavorful, healthy, and better and faster than takeout. Perfect for busy weeknights.


 

Homemade Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken

This copycat recipe isn’t just easy to make. It tastes absolutely phenomenal. Our chicken is cooked to perfection, with a crispy outside and of course a moist, juicy interior. We’re using some common household ingredients to make the teriyaki sauce. You can spoon it over your chicken (or just about any other protein) and tuck into this delicious dish.

Teriyaki Chicken is a super easy chicken recipe cooked in 10-minutes. Served in with steamed rice.

Our recipe will give you the glossy, flavorsome teriyaki chicken experience in your own home. A great garnish for this recipe is fresh green spring onions, which add some bite and zest to what can be a very sweet, sticky, umami flavor profile.

Pouring the teriyaki sauce over the chicken slices.

Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken Ingredients

Check your pantry. You might have most, if not all, of these ingredients already.

Ingredients for copycat Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken

How To Make Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken

Our teriyaki chicken recipe is so simple. You only need a mixing bowl, pan, and tongs to start cooking your very own delicious teriyaki chicken.

This recipe produces six servings, so if you’re into leftovers, it’s perfect.

  • In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil, mix to combine. Keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.  Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until lightly browned.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
A collage shows how to make Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken from scratch.
  • Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer, cook until the sauce thickens. If it is too runny, add the cornstarch slurry and mix to combine. Cook over low heat until it thickens up.
  • Slice the chicken, spoon the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with green onions and serve over steamed rice immediately.
Step by step instructions how to make  Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken.

Tips

  • Storage: You should allow any leftovers to cool completely before storing. Place your leftovers in tupperware, storing them in the fridge. Your chicken should keep for up to three days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze any leftover chicken, too. If you want to freeze your leftovers, all you need to do is place your cooled chicken in a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer. Your chicken will keep in the freezer for up to a month. You’ll want to thaw the chicken in the fridge overnight before you reheat it.
  • Reheat: To reheat your chicken, you only need to pop your leftovers into the microwave until it’s heated through.
Sliced teriyaki chicken

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teriyaki Sauce Made Of?

Genuine teriyaki sauce is made using a combination of soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and sake. Westernized versions typically include other ingredients like ginger, garlic, and honey.

How Healthy is Teriyaki Chicken?

Chicken is reasonably healthy, depending on your health goals. The sauce can be high in sugar and sodium depending on what you put in it. Chicken is a really good source of protein, but you should always be mindful of your health goals when considering a diet.

What’s The Difference Between Teriyaki Sauce and Soy Sauce?

Soy sauce is made from a mixture of water, salt, and fermented soybeans. Teriyaki sauce contains soy sauce as a key ingredient, as well as several others such as sugar, ginger, and garlic.

A close up image of Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken piece

Panda Express

Panda Express is a very successful chain of restaurants based in the United States. Many Americans are familiar with the Panda Express experience, as the restaurant delivers Asian cuisine at rapid speeds. Panda Express might nominally be a Chinese-American restaurant, but as you will have noticed, their menu includes many other staples of Asian cuisine.

One of these is the Japanese classic teriyaki! Teriyaki is a long-standing facet of Japanese cuisine. The term “teriyaki” actually refers to the shiny, lustrous appearance of food. This comes thanks to the sugar in the sauce.

Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken is served with steamed broccoli and rice.

More Asian-Inspired Recipes

Panda Express Shanghai Angus Steak

Panda Express Mushroom Chicken

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Shrimp Yaki Udon

Crispy Chicken Stir Fry

Black Pepper Beef

Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

Chow Mein Panda Express

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Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken

This copycat Panda Express teriyaki chicken is tender, juicy and features a phenomenal homemade teriyaki sauce. Perhaps best of all, it’s ready in only 20 minutes, so you’ll be tucking into your new favorite Asian-inspired dish in no time at all.
Author: chefjar
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 331kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup sugar white granulated or brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 pounds 1 kilogram skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch or corn flour mixed with 3 tablespoons water, optional
  • 2-3 tablespoons green onions sliced to garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil, mix to combine. Keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.  Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until lightly browned.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer, cook until the sauce thickens. If it is too runny, add the cornstarch slurry and mix to combine. Cook over low heat until it thickens up.
  • Slice the chicken, spoon the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with green onions and serve over steamed rice immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 722mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g
Course: Chicken recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken thighs, panda express teriyaki chicken, teriyaki chicken

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About Tatiana

Hi, I’m Tatiana! I’m all about making easy, delicious family meals that bring everyone to the table. From quick weeknight dinners to comforting classics, my recipes are simple, flavorful, and made with love. Read more

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Comments

  1. Arvizu says

    November 27, 2022 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe! We added broccoli and it turned out well.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      November 28, 2022 at 5:58 am

      Sounds great! Thank you Arvizu!

      Reply
  2. Anrischroff says

    November 30, 2022 at 4:30 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! Perfect for a weeknight meal!

    Reply
  3. Daniela Martelli says

    December 01, 2022 at 10:54 pm

    5 stars
    This is actually on the menu this week! Can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  4. Lecher says

    December 02, 2022 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    Freaking delicious, made this and it came out amazing! Thanks for the awesome recipes! Keep on grinding!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 03, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you for sharing your experience, Lecher!

      Reply
  5. Tonisa says

    December 06, 2022 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious!! My family loved it. I will definitely be making it again in the future.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 07, 2022 at 3:33 am

      Yay!! That’s so great to hear. Thank YOU!

      Reply
  6. Kaylyn says

    December 14, 2022 at 11:05 pm

    5 stars
    We really enjoyed this for dinner, will make again. Very simple to make. Very creamy.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 17, 2022 at 9:23 am

      Thanks so much for the great review!❤️ Glad you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  7. Katherine says

    December 15, 2022 at 9:48 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious, easy and quick to make! Will definitely be making it again! The whole family loved it!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 17, 2022 at 9:18 am

      Thank you, Katherine!

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    December 16, 2022 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! I didn't go easy on the spice, because I like my spice. And it turned out absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 17, 2022 at 9:05 am

      So glad you love it!!

      Reply
  9. Laura Ribeiro says

    December 20, 2022 at 11:33 pm

    5 stars
    This was fantastic and a great change from the usual rotation. Everyone loved it. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 21, 2022 at 7:37 am

      Hey, Laura! Thank you for sharing your experience! I am glad you liked this copycat recipe)))

      Reply
  10. Lacey says

    December 21, 2022 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    We loved every single bite of this. This is the ultimate comfort food. So savory in every bite! We will be making this often!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 22, 2022 at 7:27 am

      Thank you, Lacey! I am glad you liked this recipe)).

      Reply
  11. Jihoon Kim says

    December 25, 2022 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    Made this last weekend for my family and it was fabulous. I can't believe how spot on the flavor was. So happy with the results. Will definitely be saving and cooking this meal again.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 28, 2022 at 8:09 am

      Thank you, Jihoon!

      Reply
  12. Viktoria says

    December 25, 2022 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and it turned out great, my husband thought it was phenomenal and had three helpings!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 26, 2022 at 7:54 am

      Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  13. Antonia says

    December 26, 2022 at 11:52 pm

    5 stars
    Made this twice now and was a big hit! The chicken is so tender, moist, and scrumptious it’s become a go to in our house! It's definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 28, 2022 at 8:05 am

      Thank you, Antonia!

      Reply
  14. Misha says

    December 27, 2022 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    The recipe recreates it perfectly! My husband adored this and I loved how easy it was.

    Reply
  15. Nayrika says

    December 28, 2022 at 11:54 pm

    5 stars
    Made this recipe exact and it was fantastic! The flavor was fabulous and it could not have been easier to make! Everyone loved it!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 29, 2022 at 8:01 am

      Thank you Nayrika!

      Reply
  16. Jeilyn says

    December 30, 2022 at 12:02 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it turned out great it was really delicious and my whole family loved it.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      December 31, 2022 at 8:38 am

      Thank you Jeilyn! I am glad you liked the recipe.

      Reply
  17. Franca says

    January 02, 2023 at 10:27 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love this dish. An easy wonderful dinner!!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 05, 2023 at 7:33 am

      Hey, Franca! I am glad you liked this teriyaki chicken and thank you for sharing your experience!

      Reply
  18. Alexis Oakley says

    January 05, 2023 at 11:01 pm

    5 stars
    We loved this!! Very tasty flavor combination! This will definitely be added to our regular schedule!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 08, 2023 at 5:23 pm

      Hey, Alexis! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked this recipe!

      Reply
  19. Chantal says

    January 07, 2023 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and my husband says it’s a real keeper!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 08, 2023 at 5:18 pm

      Hey, Chantal! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked this recipe!

      Reply
  20. Tamires says

    January 08, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is my new favorite. I loved how easy the directions were to follow.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 10, 2023 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you, Tamires!

      Reply
  21. Monique says

    January 09, 2023 at 11:11 pm

    5 stars
    This was a hit. My hubby gave it a thumbs up! Definitely will make it again.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 10, 2023 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you, Monique!

      Reply

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