Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken is $5.90 for a medium serving with 300 calories and 36g of protein. That is 12g of protein per 100 calories, the best ratio of any entrée on the permanent menu, and more than double Orange Chicken.
Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken, listed on the board as Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, is the one entrée on the menu built for people tracking macros rather than chasing flavour. This page covers what it costs in every container, the full nutrition, how it compares to the rest of the menu, and what is actually in the sauce. Full board pricing sits on our Panda Express menu, and current Panda Express coupon codes apply to any order containing it.
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is a standard entrée with no premium upcharge, so it costs the same inside any container as Orange Chicken or Kung Pao. The side you pair it with moves the calorie total far more than the container does.
Full macros: 13g fat, 640mg sodium per medium serving. Build any combination on the nutrition calculator.
At 12g of protein per 100 calories, grilled teriyaki chicken Panda Express serves leads every other permanent entrée by a clear margin. Black Pepper Sirloin Steak comes closest at 10.6g. Orange Chicken, the dish most people order, manages 5.1g. less than half.
| Entrée | Protein | Cal | P/100 cal | P per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 36g | 300 | 12.0g | 6.1g |
| Black Pepper Sirloin Steak | 19g | 180 | 10.6g | 2.6g |
| Mongolian Beef | 16g | 200 | 8.0g | 2.2g |
| String Bean Chicken Breast | 14g | 190 | 7.4g | 2.4g |
| Mushroom Chicken | 14g | 220 | 6.4g | 2.4g |
| Orange Chicken | 25g | 490 | 5.1g | 4.2g |
| Beijing Beef | 14g | 470 | 3.0g | 1.9g |
Boneless chicken thigh, grilled rather than battered, sliced to order on the serving line and finished with teriyaki sauce ladled over the top. It is the only entrée on the menu that is not wok-tossed, which is why the sauce sits on the surface rather than coating each piece.
That grilling step is why the calorie count is so low. There is no batter, no frying oil and no thickened glaze, the 300 calories are almost entirely chicken. It also means the sauce is optional: ask for it on the side and the entrée drops to roughly 240 calories with the same 36g of protein.
| Element | What It Is |
|---|---|
| Chicken | Boneless thigh, grilled |
| Coating | None, not battered |
| Sauce | Teriyaki, ladled on top |
| Sauce alone | ~70 calories per serving |
| Allergens | Wheat, soy, sesame |
The teriyaki sauce is soy sauce, sugar, mirin, garlic and ginger. Asking for it on the side is the easiest calorie cut on the menu. Full allergen detail on the allergen menu.
On the measures that matter for a fast food entrée, yes. It is the lowest carbohydrate chicken option at 8g, the highest protein at 36g, and mid-range on sodium at 640mg, well below Black Pepper Chicken at 1,130mg. The fat sits at 13g, most of it from the thigh meat rather than added oil.
| Measure | Figure | Rank on Menu |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36g | 1st, permanent menu |
| Protein per 100 cal | 12.0g | 1st |
| Carbohydrate | 8g | Lowest of any entrée |
| Calories | 300 | 5th lowest |
| Sodium | 640mg | Mid range |
| Fat | 13g | Mid range |
Paired with Super Greens it makes a 390 calorie meal with 42g of protein. Every entrée ranked on Panda Express nutrition.
300 calories for a medium serving with 36g of protein, 13g fat and 8g carbs. A large serving is 450 calories with 54g of protein.
$5.90 for a medium à la carte serving and $8.60 for a large. It is a standard entrée with no premium upcharge, so it costs nothing extra inside a Bowl, Plate or Bigger Plate.
Grilled. It is the only entrée on the menu that is not battered or wok-tossed, which is why the calorie count is so much lower than the fried entrées at the same price.
Yes, ask for the sauce on the side. That drops the entrée to roughly 240 calories while keeping all 36g of protein — the easiest calorie cut available on the menu.
Two servings of grilled teriyaki chicken with half white rice and half Super Greens, available online and for delivery only. Roughly 835 calories with 76g of protein.
Boneless thigh. That is why it stays moist under the heat lamp and why the fat content sits at 13g rather than lower, since thigh carries more fat than breast.
Codes shown are based on typical U.S. Panda Express Official Website as of August 2026 and may vary by location. Check your local restaurant or Panda Express app for the latest prices.