The BEST copy cat Panda Express recipes from chow mein and fried rice to everybody’s favorite orange chicken and pot stickers!
You’re next in line at Panda Express and you spot a steaming wok of your favorite dish being rushed out from the kitchen…it doesn’t get any better! Yes, I’m a Panda fan. When the food is fresh and you’re hangry, it can’t be beat, end of discussion. Unless of course you make it yourself, copy cat style, at home 😉
Cancel your Doordash account, because here are the best copy cat Panda Express recipes on the world wide web…you’re welcome.
Copy Cat Panda Express Firecracker Chicken
Flash fried chicken breast with a rainbow of peppers and onions in a sweet ‘n spicy sauce.
Copy Cat Panda Express Chow Mein
Stir-fried wheat noodles with onions, celery and cabbage. I literally can’t stop eating it!
Egg Roll Bowls
All the yummy, comforting flavors of your favorite egg rolls in a low carb, protein rich, veggie packed bowl ~ complete with fried wonton strips!
Sweet Fire Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken kabobs stacked with a rainbow of onions, peppers, and pineapple chunks grilled up in a sweet and spicy sauce inspired by my current Panda Express copy cat obsession.
Mongolian Beef / Dinner at the Zoo
Wok seared thinly sliced flank steak in a brown sugar soy sauce ~ yum!
Chinese Orange Chicken / Damn Delicious
Crispy chicken wok-tossed in a classic sweet and spicy orange sauce. This copy cat Panda Express recipe is five star.
Black Pepper Chicken / Gimme Some Oven
Sautéed chicken, peppers, celery and onions in a bold black pepper sauce. This is one of my fave Panda Express recipes!
Gyoza (Pot Stickers)
Once you learn how to make these irresistible pot stickers yourself you’ll wonder why it took you so long!
Honey Walnut Shrimp / The Recipe Critic
Crispy shrimp, wok-tossed in a honey sauce and topped with glazed walnuts.
Copy Cat Panda Express Broccoli Beef
Succulent and tender beef and crunchy broccoli in a ginger soy sauce ~ what’s not to love?
Dan Dan Noodles
Spicy Asian noodles in a rich creamy sauce, topped with crispy pork and barely wilted greens.
Mushroom Chicken / Omnivore’s Cookbook
A delicate combination of chicken and mushrooms wok-tossed with a light sweet savory soy sauce.
Kung Pao Chicken / Kitchen Sanctuary
A spicy stir fry with lots of chunky veggies and chicken, coated in a rich, tasty Sichuan pepper sauce.
Mapo Tofu
Tofu with ground pork and green onions in a black bean and garlic sauce with Sichuan pepper has authentic flavor, but simplified just enough so you can make it any night of the week
Spicy Tangerine Chicken with Black Rice
A Chinese stir fry recipe with fabulous from-your-favorite-restaurant flavor, and the black “forbidden” rice makes it extra special!
Shanghai Angus Steak / Dinner Then Dessert
Angus steak wok-seared with fresh string beans, onions and mushrooms in a savory brown sauce.
Fried Cheese Wontons with Chili Dipping Sauce
I’ve upgraded my copy cat Panda Express recipe from cream cheese to goat cheese in these impossibly crispy (and easy) fried wontons!
Panda Express Super Greens / A Spicy Perspective
Super healthy broccoli, kale, and cabbage, just like Panda Express’, only better!
Teriyaki Chicken / Dinner Then Dessert
Tender chicken in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. This copycat Panda Express chicken is spot on!
I was wondering if you could do the five flavor shrimp copycat. Please and thank you.
I’ll get right on it!
Thank you Sue for these Panda Express Czopycat recipes. I love the food at Panda Express. You are awesome for the recipes. They have a new recipe that consist of kale, cabbage and broccoli with a perfect garlic salt seasoning. I hpe U will have a recipe for it soon. I know it should not be complicated cause its just vegetables.
I haven’t had the new dish, I’ll check it out!
We need the Panda Sichuan Hot Chicken recipe Sue. Don’t let us down….
Bummer! No more Sichuan chicken at Panda Express. Had it one time and couldn’t wait to go back for more…..NOW it is discontinued!!!!!! It was the best flavor ever!! So unusual.
PLEASE come up with a recipe!!
I’ll get right on it Bonnie,
I’ve made 3 of these and they’re dead on! Do you know any recipes that are similar to the Szichuan Hot Chicken they have now?
Each of these recipes looks so dang tasty! Can’t wait to give them a try!
I could eat these kind of dishes everyday! Each one looks amazing. Pinned
Great list!!!! Thanks for posting them! I always find homemade is best!
This is a mouthwatering roundup Sue! I don’t make Asian dishes nearly enough — and I don’t know why. You’ve certainly inspired me.
Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! Pinning and sharing now 🙂
You’re so welcome!!