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    Panda Express Recipes

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    All of my Panda Express Recipes listed on one recipe index page!

    All of the tasty Panda Express Recipes listed on one page, from chicken, shrimp, and beef entrees to fried rice, chow mein noodles, and vegetable sides! Fan-favorite dishes like SweetFire Chicken Breast, Shanghai Angus Steak, Beijing Beef and so much more!!

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    All of the Best Panda Express Copycat Recipes!

    I love making my Panda Express meals at home! They're super quick and really easy and taste so much better when made at home!

    These Panda Express copycat recipes are pretty popular on the blog and online in general. Plus, Panda is my family's number one pick for grabbing takeout when we're in the cities (Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN). That statement covers everything fast food too - from burgers to tacos, and Asian food, etc. All of it!

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    • Panda Express Menu Chicken Entrees
    • 1. Panda Express Orange Chicken
    • 2. SweetFire Chicken Breast
    • 3. Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken
    • 4. Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast
    • 5. Panda Express Mushroom Chicken
    • 6. Firecracker Chicken Breast
    • 7. Honey Sesame Chicken Breast
    • 8. Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken
    • Panda Express Menu Beef Entrees
    • 9. Shanghai Angus Steak
    • 10. Beijing Beef
    • 11. Panda Express Broccoli Beef
    • Panda Express Menu Shrimp Entrees
    • 12. Honey Walnut Shrimp
    • 13. Pacific Chili Shrimp
    • Panda Express Menu Side Dishes
    • 14. Panda Express Chow Mein
    • 15. Fried Rice
    • 16. Mixed Vegetables {Mixed Veggies}
    • 📋 Recipe
    • Panda Express Recipes: Mixed Vegetables (+More Tasty Copycat Recipes!)
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    My recipe testing began with just simply wanting to surprise my husband with some of his favorite entrees at home. It has grown and evolved to one of my favorite sayings, to 'make your home your favorite restaurant'! ~ Thank you for that saying Nick Stellino!

    So while the recipes are as tasty as you would expect from Panda Express, the freshness and quality are well beyond Chinese takeout food quality. I hope you enjoy these entrees, side dishes, and appetizers as much as my family and I do!

    I have included some discontinued items from their menu as well!

    Panda Express Menu Chicken Entrees

    The chicken entrees offered at Panda Express locations are always nicely varied. They offer everything from breaded, fried chunks of tender chicken to simple, light chicken options.

    1. Panda Express Orange Chicken

    Such a fantastic classic recipe that the whole family will love! Tender pieces of chicken that are breaded and wok-fried then coated in a deliciously addictive orange sauce. Serve this up as a meal, or just make some to snack on - it's that good!

    This richly delicious breaded chicken entree is well-known and loved. It's one of the most popular Panda Express entrees ever!

    Panda Express Orange Chicken
    Panda Express Orange Chicken is the perfect combination of wok-fried chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce! The whole family loves this better-than-takeout version of the popular original orange chicken that I can make at home any time I want!
    Check out this recipe
    Large square overhead image of Panda Express Orange Chicken served on white plate with green onion garnish.

    2. SweetFire Chicken Breast

    This has to be one of the easiest ever dinners to make! And it's so very delicious! Can you tell this is one of my fave Panda Express recipes?!

    Chunks of breaded, wok-fried chicken breast are coated in a tangy sweet chili sauce and stir-fried with pineapple, red bell peppers, and onion. The combination is absolutely divine, and just a simple but oh-so-great combination of sweet and savory with a touch of heat!

    Panda Express SweetFire Chicken Breast
    If you love Panda Express SweetFire Chicken Breast as much as we do, you'll be ecstatic to find out just how easy this copycat recipe is to make at home! If you have yet to try this tangy-sweet chicken dish, then you are truly missing out!
    Check out this recipe
    Panda Express SweetFire Chicken Breast Copycat is better than the original, and a super quick and easy meal to enjoy made from scratch at home!

    3. Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

    This tasty chicken entree is served up with just the right amount of heat to go with the wonderful garlic ginger soy sauce! It's a very popular menu item, and it's easy to see why!

    Chunks of chicken breast with a light breading are wok-fried, then tossed with stir-fried zucchini, red bell peppers, peanuts, green onion, and peppers in a savory ginger garlic sauce.

    Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken
    My super easy Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken is a tasty dinner of wok fried, marinated chicken and stir fried vegetables. The tender zucchini and red bell peppers are tossed with peanuts, peppers, and a delicious ginger garlic sauce for this fan favorite entree! You will love this super fresh meal with all the flavors you know and expect from Panda Express!
    Check out this recipe
    large square image of Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken served on a white plate with rice on a blue background

    4. Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast

    This is one of my favorites, and it's a great lighter calorie choice for healthier eating too! The marinated chicken pieces are wok-fried then tossed with stir-fried green beans and onion in a savory garlic ginger soy sauce.

    Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast
    Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast is one of the lighter fare options of Panda entrees. Tender pieces of marinated chicken are wok fried then tossed with stir fried string beans and onion in a garlic ginger soy sauce for a delicious takeout dinner made at home!
    Check out this recipe
    Large square overhead of the finished stir fried panda express string bean chicken before serving.

    5. Panda Express Mushroom Chicken

    This is another great lighter fare option, with tender pieces of chicken breast wok-tossed with zucchini and mushrooms. The chicken entree is stir-fried in a ginger and garlic soy sauce that is wonderfully tasty!

    Panda Express Mushroom Chicken {Copycat Recipe}
    This Panda Express Mushroom Chicken is definitely one of the lighter-fare options available at the popular Chinese-American fast food restaurant. The tender, bite sized chunks of chicken are wok fried with zucchini and mushrooms in a ginger and garlic soy sauce to make this tasty entree! It's a wonderfully flavorful dinner, and a quick meal to get on the table for the nights when your family is busy too!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of Panda Express mushroom chicken full prepared and tossed in the sauce before serving.

    6. Firecracker Chicken Breast

    Another great chicken breast entree that combines tender chunks of chicken breast, green beans, peppers, and onions. All of the fresh ingredients are stir-fried and then tossed in a Chinese black bean sauce.

    7. Honey Sesame Chicken Breast

    Thin, crispy wok-fried strips of chicken breast are stir-fried with green beans and peppers. The delicious chicken is then tossed in a perfectly sweet honey sauce and topped with sesame seeds.

    8. Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken

    This is a great lighter fare marinated chicken entree that is stir-fried with celery and onion. A savory black pepper sauce tops off the dish to make a deliciously rich and flavorful dish!

    Panda Express Menu Beef Entrees

    Who doesn't love the hearty, savory beef dishes available at your local PE?! They're frequently customer favorite menu items!

    9. Shanghai Angus Steak

    Hands down, this is one of my husband's favorite entrees! Tender pieces of Angus steak are stir-fried with mushrooms, onion, and asparagus in a hearty sauce.

    The tasty savory sauce really makes this dish fabulous!

    Panda Express Shanghai Angus Steak {Copycat Recipe}
    Panda Express Shanghai Angus Steak is a quick stir fry including onions, mushrooms, asparagus and Angus sirloin steak. The secret to an amazing better-than-Panda version is in the sauce! I combine this easy to make entree with my homemade kecap manis for the best wok fried shanghai steak!
    Check out this recipe
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    10. Beijing Beef

    What a delightfully surprising entree! Who knew that crispy, wok-fried breaded beef would be so good? But it is!

    That wonderful beef is paired with red bell peppers and onions in the perfect 'Beijing Sauce'!

    Panda Express Beijing Beef
    This easy to make Panda Express Beijing Beef copycat recipe is just what you need to enjoy the popular sweet and tangy beef entree at home! Strips of flank steak are wok fried until wonderfully crispy, then the peppers and onion are stir fried with garlic and tossed in the Beijing sauce! The sweet and sour flavor of the sauce is also perfect for dipping, or making Beijing chicken!
    Check out this recipe
    Large square overhead image of the panda express beijing beef served with wok fried crispy chunks of beef red pepper and onion in beijing sauce.

    11. Panda Express Broccoli Beef

    This classic dish is served up just as wonderfully at home as the Panda version! Tender strips of beef and broccoli florets are served in a delicious ginger soy sauce!

    Panda Express Menu Shrimp Entrees

    Amazingly tasty seafood entrees featuring tender shrimp! These are some of the wonderfully satisfying lighter menu options available at Panda Express!

    12. Honey Walnut Shrimp

    A delightful combination of tender, wok-fried shrimp and crunchy honey-coated walnuts in a surprising sauce! Don't let the recipe fool you!

    Even if you're a fellow mayo hater, like me, you'll be blown away by how the slightly sweet sauce pulls everything together for a fabulous shrimp entree!

    Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp {Easy Copycat Recipe}
    Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp is a tender wok fried tempura battered shrimp coated in a sweet and tangy sauce! The wok-fried shrimp turns out incredibly fresh and tender when made at home, which is why this tasty homemade dish is so much better than the original. Yum!
    Check out this recipe
    large square image of the panda express honey walnut shrimp served in a white bowl with green onions as garnish

    13. Pacific Chili Shrimp

    Tasty, tender shrimp that's stir-fried with snap peas, red peppers, and onions combine in a tasty chili sauce for a perfectly flavorful dish!

    Panda Express Menu Side Dishes

    14. Panda Express Chow Mein

    These tasty noodles are also a personal favorite. I know I should get plain, steamed rice but these addictive wok-fried noodles are so much better!

    Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat Recipe
    This Panda Express chow mein is a wonderfully tasty copycat recipe that's super quick and easy to make for weeknight dinners! You can mix and match the chow mein with any of your favorite takeout recipes. If you are a fan of Chinese flavors, this chow mein is a must-try!
    Check out this recipe
    Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat

    15. Fried Rice

    This is the simplest, fastest, and best fried rice to make at home! This is one of those things that is definitely best when homemade and served right out of the wok!

    Panda Express Fried Rice
    Panda Express Fried Rice combines steamed long-grain white rice, eggs, peas, carrots, green onions, and soy sauce for a quality fried rice! Make this fan-favorite recipe at home in no time and pair it with your favorite Panda Express entrees! It's an extremely versatile side dish that goes with all of your favorite Chinese food recipes!
    Check out this recipe
    Square closeup image of a white bowl filled with fried rice.

    16. Mixed Vegetables {Mixed Veggies}

    This easy veggie mix is a super side to go with any of these tasty entrees! Another super easy option to make and serve on your homemade Panda Express dinner nights!

    Panda Express Mixed Vegetables
    Panda Express Mixed Vegetables is a lightly steamed mix of broccoli, zucchini, carrots, string beans and cabbage. This quick and easy vegetable side dish is a wonderful choice to serve with any of my homemade Panda Express entrees!
    Check out this recipe
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    I certainly hope that you enjoy these recipes! There's more on the way, and as the Panda Express menu changes, there will always be new recipes to explore!

    Is there a recipe you'd like to see added? Leave a comment and let me know!

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    Panda Express Recipes: Mixed Vegetables (+More Tasty Copycat Recipes!)

    All of the best Panda Express Recipes listed on one page, from chicken, shrimp, and beef entrees to fried rice, chow mein noodles, and vegetable sides! Fan-favorite dishes like SweetFire Chicken Breast, Shanghai Angus Steak, Beijing Beef and so much more!!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 42kcal
    Prep 5 minutes minutes
    Cooking 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time 13 minutes minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups chicken broth (or use bouillon, which is my preferred method)
    • 2 cups broccoli florets
    • 1 medium zucchini (sliced in half lengthwise, then cut into half moon slices between ¼ - ½ inch thick)
    • 1 large carrot (peeled and cut into ½ inch slices)
    • ½ lb string beans (washed and trimmed - about 1 ½ cups)
    • ¼ medium cabbage (washed and trimmed of outer leaves - cut into roughly 2 inch chunks - about 2 cups)
    • each, salt & pepper (to taste)
    • soy sauce (optional, to taste)
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    Instructions

    Steamed Vegetables Method

    • Bring a large pot (that fits your steamer basket) with the steamer basket in place and the chicken broth or water with bouillon to a low boil over medium high heat.
      2 cups chicken broth
    • Add prepared vegetables, cover and reduce heat. Steam the vegetables for 5 minutes.
      2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium zucchini, 1 large carrot, ½ lb string beans, ¼ medium cabbage
    • Remove the steamer basket and serve immediately. Season to taste and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
      each, salt & pepper, soy sauce

    Wok Fried Vegetables Method

    • Heat a large stock pot with water and bring to a low boil over medium high heat. Add prepared vegetables and boil for 1 minute.
    • Use a strainer and transfer the boiled vegetables to a wok with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil that has been heated over high heat (you can add some minced garlic and ginger, if desired). Wok briefly, season with soy sauce, salt and pepper.
    • Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with optional sesame seeds, if desired.

    Notes

    *The wok fried mixed vegetables method was shared with me by a PE chef. It works for them exceptionally well because the wok fried veggies are transferred to and kept warm in a steamer tray.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcal (2%) | Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 30mg (1%) | Potassium: 364mg (10%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 2557IU (51%) | Vitamin C: 52mg (63%) | Calcium: 53mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    copycat, Panda Express Mixed Vegetables, Panda Express Recipes
    Course Side Dish, vegetable side dish
    Cuisine American, Chinese

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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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    1. Diane says

      May 21, 2021 at 2:14 am

      5 stars
      Can't wait to try them ALL!

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      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        May 21, 2021 at 8:10 am

        They are all yummy! Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!!

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