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Panda Express Copycat Recipes

Make your favorite Panda Express dishes at home for a fraction of the price. Browse 16 tested copycat recipes.

Save money, customize ingredients, and enjoy Panda Express quality meals anytime.

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Panda Express Recipes (16)

Panda Express Beijing Beef

Panda Express Beijing Beef

30 minutes579 kcal
Panda express honey sesame chicken recipe

Panda express honey sesame chicken recipe

Healthy and easy Panda Express honey sesame chicken breast copycat recipe made in an air fryer or stovetop, plus homemade honey sesame sauce!

35 minutes
Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp are fried with tempura batter and tossed in a honey sauce with sweetened walnuts. The perfect copycat!

25 minutes4 servings670 kcal
Panda Express Orange Chicken

Panda Express Orange Chicken

60 minutes
Panda Express Orange Chicken (Copycat Recipe)

Panda Express Orange Chicken (Copycat Recipe)

This copycat recipe for Panda Express orange chicken is just like the real deal! Learn the simple recipe, plus, get cooking tips to be sure it comes out perfect every time.

45 minutes6 servings
Air Fryer Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Air Fryer Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

This air fryer copycat Panda Express orange chicken is crispy chicken coated in a tangy sauce.

50 minutes4 servings
Copycat Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp

Copycat Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp

Did you know you can make the Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp at home?

40 minutes4 servings
Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Make Panda Express orange chicken with its citrusy sweet and tangy flavor at home with this easy copycat recipe. It's all in the sauce which features orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and red chili peppers.

40 minutes6 servings726 kcal
Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

If you're craving the savory sweetness of Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken but prefer to make it at home, this copycat recipe is exactly what you need. It's a simple yet delicious way to recreate a favorite that pairs perfectly with a bowl of fluffy rice, making for a satisfying meal any day of the week.

25 minutes4 servings
Panda Express Chow Mein (THE BEST COPYCAT)

Panda Express Chow Mein (THE BEST COPYCAT)

This is THE best Panda Express Chow Mein copycat recipe you will find that's even BETTER than the original! It's a simple noodle dish that I've upgraded in the flavor category that can be used as a side for any delicious meal!

25 minutes4 servings
Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein

Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein

In this copycat recipe for the cult favorite chow mein, cabbage and celery are cooked just slightly so the dish retains some crunchiness.

20 minutes4 servings
Panda Express Chow Mein

Panda Express Chow Mein

This copycat Panda Express chow mein recipe is better than what you get at the restaurant. It combines tender noodles, sweet onions, and crisp cabbage in a wonderful umami sauce.

30 minutes
Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Breast (Copycat)

Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Breast (Copycat)

With my Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Breast copycat recipe, you will always be able to enjoy this sweet crispy chicken entree.

30 minutes6 servings291 kcal
Panda Express Chow Mein

Panda Express Chow Mein

This copycat Panda Express chow mein is just as good as the real deal! Skip takeout tonight and make this traditional Chinese dish at home.

25 minutes
The Best Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe

The Best Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe

This Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken is crispy, sweet, and tangy—just like your favorite takeout! Made with juicy chicken, a fresh orange sauce, and no unnecessary additives, this homemade version is healthier, fresher, and even more delicious. Perfect for serving over rice for a quick and easy meal!

25 minutes4 servings
Panda Express Super Greens (Copycat Recipe)

Panda Express Super Greens (Copycat Recipe)

Panda Express Super Greens Copycat Recipe: A light and zesty blend of broccoli, kale, and cabbage kissed with sauce, just like Panda Express makes it! Better yet, our version is gluten-free and keto.

10 minutes8 servings

Make Your Favorite Panda Express Dishes at Home

Craving Panda Express but want to skip the wait for a table? Our collection of 10+ tested Panda Express copycat recipes lets you recreate your favorite menu items in your own kitchen.

Panda Express is American Chinese cuisine with bold flavors. Now you can enjoy these same flavors at home, customized to your preferences, and at a fraction of the restaurant price.

Most Popular Panda Express Copycat Recipes

  1. Orange Chicken - A fan favorite that's easier to make than you'd think
  2. Beijing Beef - A fan favorite that's easier to make than you'd think
  3. Kung Pao Chicken - A fan favorite that's easier to make than you'd think
  4. Chow Mein - A fan favorite that's easier to make than you'd think
  5. Fried Rice - A fan favorite that's easier to make than you'd think
  6. Honey Walnut Shrimp - A fan favorite that's easier to make than you'd think
  7. Black Pepper Angus Steak - A fan favorite that's easier to make than you'd think
  8. Cream Cheese Rangoon - A fan favorite that's easier to make than you'd think

Why Make Panda Express Recipes at Home?

Save Money: Restaurant meals at Panda Express can add up quickly. Making these dishes at home costs 60-80% less.

Customize to Your Taste: Adjust salt, spice levels, and ingredients to match your dietary needs or preferences.

Skip the Wait: No more waiting for a table. Enjoy Panda Express quality food on your schedule.

Impress Your Family: Serve restaurant-quality American Chinese dishes that taste just like Panda Express.

Tips for Making Panda Express Recipes

  • High heat is key for that restaurant-style wok flavor
  • Prep all ingredients before cooking - Asian dishes come together fast
  • A good soy sauce makes all the difference

About Panda Express

Founded in 1983, Panda Express has become a beloved fast-casual Chinese destination known for crispy Orange Chicken in sweet and tangy sauce. Fans particularly love their Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, chow mein. Now you can bring that same experience home with our carefully crafted copycat recipes.

Browse our complete collection of Panda Express recipes below and start cooking your favorites today!

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