5 from 3 votes
Panda Express Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
You can make flavorful teriyaki chicken like Panda Express with this copycat recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
304 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pound chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To make the chicken, combine the soy sauce, water, sugar, garlic powder, and white pepper in a shallow dish. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover the dish and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Do not use a grill pan. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken thighs to the pan in a single layer. Cook the chicken in batches; do not overcrowd the pan. Place a second pan over the chicken thighs, pressing down and flattening the meat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chicken, replace the weight, and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. A thermometer should measure 170°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the teriyaki sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Whisk to remove any clumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and serve it with the sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
2825mg
(118%)
Potassium
394mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
28IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 2825mg | 118% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.