Craving traditional Chinese cuisine after your gastric sleeve surgery, but do not want to dine in at a full service restaurant? How about treating yourself to Panda Express.
Surprisingly there are many health conscience options, thanks to their health minded Wok Smart selections. Their menu is full of Asian flavors, lean protein and vegetables.
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Panda Express Main Menu Chicken Entrees
| Nutrition Facts | String Bean Chicken | Potato Chicken | Mushroom Chicken | Grilled Asian Chicken | Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | Teriyaki Chicken |
| Calories | 190 | 190 | 220 | 300 | 300 | 340 |
| Cal Fat | 80 | 90 | 130 | 120 | 120 | 110 |
| Fat | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Carbs | 13 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 14 |
| Fiber | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sugar | 4 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Protein | 14 | 8 | 12 | 36 | 36 | 41 |
| Phase Approval | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
- String Bean Chicken – Chicken breast, string beans and onions wok tossed in a mild ginger sauce.
- Potato Chicken – Chicken breast, potatoes tossed in a light zesty soy sauce.
- Mushroom Chicken – Combination of chicken, mushrooms and zucchini wok tossed with a light ginger soy sauce.
- Grilled Asian Chicken – Grilled chicken marinated in secret sauce and served to order.
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken – Grilled teriyaki chicken marinated then grilled and served with sweet teriyaki sauce.
- Teriyaki Chicken – Grilled teriyaki chicken paired with veggies in sweet and savory sauce.
Panda Express Main Menu Beef and Fish Entrees
| Nutrition Facts | Firecracker Shrimp | Broccoli Beef | Black Pepper Angus Steak | Steamed Ginger Fish |
| Calories | 110 | 150 | 180 | 200 |
| Cal Fat | 30 | 70 | 63 | 110 |
| Fat | 4 | 7 | 7 | 12 |
| Carbs | 7 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Fiber | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Sugar | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Protein | 11 | 9 | 19 | 15 |
| Phase Approval | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
- Firecracker Shrimp – Shrimp, red and yellow bell peppers, onions, string beans and whole dried chilis wok tossed in a black bean sauce.
- Broccoli Beef – Beef and fresh broccoli in a ginger soy sauce.
- Black Pepper Angus Steak – Angus steak wok seared with baby broccoli, onions, red bell peppers and mushrooms in a savory pepper sauce.
- Steamed Ginger Fish – Cod filet marinated in a ginger sauce then steamed.
Panda Express Appetizers
| Nutrition Facts | Super Side Greens | Hot and Sour Soup | Veggie Spring Rolls (2) | Cream Cheese Rangoon (3) | Chicken Egg Roll (1) | Chicken Potsticker (3) |
| Calories | 90 | 120 | 160 | 190 | 200 | 220 |
| Cal Fat | 22 | 40 | 60 | 70 | 100 | 100 |
| Fat | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 11 |
| Carbs | 10 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 23 |
| Fiber | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sugar | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Protein | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Phase Approval | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
- Super Side Greens – Healthy medley of broccoli, kale and cabbage.
- Hot and Sour Soup – Clear broth flavored with vinegar, white pepper, chili garlic sauce and sesame oil, with button mushrooms, sliced tofu and diced green onions.
- Veggie Spring Rolls – Cabbage, celery, carrots, green onions and Chinese noodles in a crispy wonton wrapper.
- Cream Cheese Rangoon – Wonton wrappers filled with cream cheese and served with sweet and sour sauce.
- Chicken Egg Roll – Cabbage, carrots, green onions and Chicken in a crispy wonton wrapper.
- Chicken Potsticker – Ground chicken, cabbage, celery, carrots, green onions wrapped in a dumpling steam fried.
Meal Selection: Still Not Sure What to Order?
Snack:
Kids Beef and Broccoli
Kids Firecracker Shrimp and Hot and Sour Soup
Lunch:
Steamed Ginger Fish and Super Side Greens
String Bean Chicken and Kids Mixed Veggies
Dinner:
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Black Pepper Angus Steak and Chicken Egg Roll
Extra Hungry
Grilled Asian Chicken and Veggie Spring Rolls
| Nutrition Facts | Snack:Kids Beef and Broccoli | Snack: Kids Firecracker Shrimp and Hot and Sour Soup | Lunch: Steamed Ginger Fish and Super Side Greens | Lunch:String Bean Chicken and Kids Mixed Veggies | Dinner: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | Dinner: Black Pepper Angus Steak and Chicken Egg Roll | Extra Hungry: Grilled Asian Chicken and Veggie Spring Rolls |
| Calories | 100 | 200 | 290 | 220 | 300 | 380 | 460 |
| Cal Fat | 60 | 65 | 133 | 80 | 120 | 163 | 180 |
| Fat | 7 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 20 |
| Carbs | 9 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 26 | 30 |
| Fiber | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Sugar | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Protein | 7 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 36 | 27 | 40 |
| Phase Approval | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Panda Express Kids Meals Chicken
| Nutrition Facts | String Bean Chicken | Mushroom Chicken | Black Pepper Chicken | Potato Chicken | Asian Chicken | Grilled Chicken Teriyaki | Kung Pao Chicken | Teriyaki Chicken |
| Calories | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 | 180 | 180 | 190 | 200 |
| Cal Fat | 90 | 100 | 120 | 100 | 70 | 70 | 120 | 70 |
| Fat | 10 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 8 |
| Carbs | 9 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 |
| Fiber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sugar | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Protein | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 25 |
| PhaseApproval | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Panda Express Kids Meal Extras
| Nutrition Facts | Mixed Veggies | Firecracker Shrimp | Broccoli Beef | Wok Fried Shrimp | Black Pepper Angus Steak | Shanghai Angus Steak | Honey Walnut Shrimp | Eggplant Tofu |
| Calories | 35 | 80 | 100 | 140 | 140 | 170 | 200 | 250 |
| Cal Fat | 0 | 25 | 60 | 36 | 41 | 130 | 110 | 160 |
| Fat | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 18 |
| Carbs | 6 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
| Fiber | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sugar | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Protein | 2 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 |
| Phase Approval | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
About Panda Express
In 1983, Andrew Cherng opened the first Panda Express at the Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California. His wife, Peggy, customized the operating system to assure the best service. They are known for their famous orange chicken, created by Chef Andy Kao. It has become so popular that by 2016, they had served 80 million pounds of The Original Orange Chicken.
Over the past three decades Panda Express has become so successful the founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng have been inducted into the California Restaurant Association Hall of Fame.
In 1999, the company proudly launched Panda Cares, a philanthropic arm dedicated to providing food, funding and volunteer services to underserved children and disaster relief efforts.
