Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken
Transport your taste buds straight to your favorite Panda Express with this irresistible Teriyaki Chicken recipe! Tender, grilled boneless chicken thighs are coated in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce—a perfect blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and aromatic spices like garlic and ginger. The key to achieving that glossy, restaurant-quality glaze lies in thickening the sauce with a cornstarch slurry, while the chicken finishes juicy and flavorful on a sizzling grill. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe brings all the bold, sweet-savory flavors of takeout to your home kitchen. Serve with a side of fluffy steamed rice and vibrant vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry.
Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the soy sauce mixture.
Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates with vegetable oil.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste.
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).
Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the grill and let them rest for 3-5 minutes.
Slice the grilled chicken into strips and pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the top.
Serve the teriyaki chicken with steamed rice and vegetables, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.5 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1000 mg | 333% | |
| Sodium | 5330 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.4 g | ||
| Protein | 220.3 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2473 mg | 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.
