High-protein picks at Panda Express

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Panda Express orders ranked by protein per calorie

  • Grilled Teriyaki Chicken6.1 oz13.6 g protein per 100 cal610 mg sodium
  • Grilled Teriyaki ChickenCub Meal component, 3.3 oz13.3 g protein per 100 cal330 mg sodium
  • Broccoli Beef6.3 oz8.9 g protein per 100 cal600 mg sodium
  • Black Pepper Sirloin Steak5.9 oz8.5 g protein per 100 cal560 mg sodium
  • Black Pepper Chicken6.3 oz7.5 g protein per 100 cal1,070 mg sodium
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  • Kung Pao Chicken6.7 oz7.4 g protein per 100 cal1,300 mg sodium
  • String Bean Chicken Breast5.6 oz7.1 g protein per 100 cal600 mg sodium
  • SweetFire Chicken Breast5.8 oz4.2 g protein per 100 cal370 mg sodium
  • Honey Sesame Chicken Breast6.2 oz3.8 g protein per 100 cal540 mg sodium
  • The Original Orange Chicken6.2 oz3.4 g protein per 100 cal1,000 mg sodium
  • Fried Rice12 oz2.5 g protein per 100 cal810 mg sodium

Sodium over 1,500 mg in red. Source: Panda Express nutrition page, US menu, October 21, 2026. Not affiliated with Panda Express.

Questions

What is a high-protein Panda Express order?

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken has 38 g protein. Add Super Greens for a bowl; count extra sauce separately.

Is Panda Express Orange Chicken high protein?

It has 19 g protein, but Grilled Teriyaki Chicken has more protein and fewer calories per published serving.

Does Panda Express fried rice have protein?

Yes, 15 g per listed side. It also has 109 g carbs. Treat it as a base rather than the protein anchor.

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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

6.1 oz

610 mg sodium

More protein than Orange Chicken, fewer calories.

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