Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken

Recreate the bold, savory flavors of your favorite takeout with this Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, juicy grilled chicken thighs coated in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce, this dish brings restaurant-quality dining right to your kitchen. The teriyaki glaze is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, made with soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like garlic and ginger. Grilled to perfection and served with steamed rice or fresh vegetables, this easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients, you can enjoy the signature flavors of this popular dish any time you want—all from scratch! Your taste buds will thank you.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the teriyaki sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, honey, granulated garlic, and ground ginger.

Step 2

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry.

Step 4

Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the soy sauce mixture.

Step 5

Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates with vegetable oil.

Step 7

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Place the chicken thighs on the hot grill, skin side down if applicable, and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the grill and let them rest for 3-5 minutes.

Step 10

Slice the grilled chicken into strips and pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the top.

Step 11

Serve the teriyaki chicken with steamed rice and vegetables, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1122.4 grams (1122.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2168

Total Fat 101.50g	130%
Saturated Fat 25.90g	130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.60g
Cholesterol 1000mg	333%
Sodium 5330mg	232%
Total Carbohydrate 87.70g	32%
Dietary Fiber 1.40g	5%
Total Sugars 70.40g
Protein 220.30g	441%

Vitamin D 56IU	280%
Calcium 196mg	15%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 2473mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.6%

Protein: 41.1%

Carbs: 16.4%