Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Breast: Full Nutrition Facts
Complete nutrition breakdown for Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Breast — calories, protein, fat, carbs, allergens, and how it compares to other chicken breast entrees. Includes corrections to outdated protein data still circulating on many nutrition sites.
Quick Answer
Honey Sesame Chicken Breast has 340 calories and 16g protein per serving. Many sites and apps still show 17g protein — this is outdated. The correct current figure is 16g. It contains wheat and sesame but does NOT contain soy, which is unusual for a Panda Express chicken dish and corrects a widespread allergen error.
Honey Sesame Chicken Breast — Full Nutrition Facts
Per standard entree serving (~5.6 oz / 160g). Values from official Panda Express nutrition data.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 340 |
| Total Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g |
| Cholesterol | 45mg |
| Sodium | 540mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 35g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 16g |
| Protein | 16g |
Source: official Panda Express nutrition data
At a glance
340
Calories
16g
Protein
15g
Fat
35g
Carbs
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Honey Sesame Chicken Breast has an unusual allergen profile for a Panda Express chicken entree.
Contains:
Wheat, Sesame
Does NOT contain:
Soy, Eggs, Milk, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Shellfish, Fish
The absence of soy is counterintuitive. Nearly every other Panda Express chicken entree contains soy (from soy sauce used in cooking). Honey Sesame Chicken Breast is one of the exceptions — its sauce uses honey and sesame-based ingredients rather than soy sauce. Many nutrition comparison sites incorrectly list it as containing soy.
Important caveat: Panda Express cooks in shared woks. Even if a dish does not contain a specific allergen as an ingredient, cross-contamination with soy, peanuts, and other allergens is possible. Always inform the staff of severe allergies.
Chicken Breast Entrees — Side-by-Side Comparison
Panda Express has four chicken breast entrees. Here's how Honey Sesame Chicken Breast stacks up against the others — sorted by calories.
| Entree | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Cal/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| String Bean Chicken Breast | 210 | 12g | 12g | 13g | 17.5 |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast | 300 | 10g | 12g | 40g | 30 |
| Honey Sesame Chicken Breast | 340 | 16g | 15g | 35g | 21.3 |
| Sweetfire Chicken Breast | 360 | 15g | 15g | 40g | 24 |
Source: official Panda Express nutrition data. Cal/g = calories per gram of protein.
Among chicken breast entrees, String Bean Chicken Breast has the best protein efficiency (17.5 cal/g) and lowest calorie count (210 cal). Honey Sesame Chicken Breast leads on protein grams (16g) but at significantly higher calories (340 cal) and carbs (35g). It has the second-highest protein total among chicken breast entrees despite its moderate efficiency.
Bowl Calorie and Macro Totals
Complete totals for a Honey Sesame Chicken Breast Bowl paired with each available side.
| Bowl Combination | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Greens + Honey Sesame Chicken Breast | 470 | 25g | 19g | 49g |
| Chow Mein + Honey Sesame Chicken Breast | 940 | 31g | 38g | 129g |
| Fried Rice + Honey Sesame Chicken Breast | 960 | 29g | 34g | 136g |
| White Steamed Rice + Honey Sesame Chicken Breast | 860 | 26g | 15g | 153g |
Source: official Panda Express nutrition data. Bowl = 1 side + 1 entree.
Common Data Errors — Corrected
What other sites get wrong about Honey Sesame Chicken Breast
Protein listed as 17g — old data. Current official figure is 16g. Several tracking apps and nutrition databases still show the old value.
Listed as containing soy — incorrect. Honey Sesame Chicken Breast does not contain soy as an ingredient. Most comparison sites copy from databases that incorrectly include soy in its allergen list.
Called "high protein" — relative to other chicken breast entrees, yes (16g leads the group). But compared to GTC (33g) or Teriyaki Chicken (41g), it is below average for protein content.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Breast?
Honey Sesame Chicken Breast has 340 calories per serving (approximately 5.6 oz). It is the second-highest calorie chicken breast entree, after Sweetfire Chicken Breast (360 cal). Serving with Fried Rice produces a Bowl totaling 960 calories; serving with Super Greens produces a Bowl totaling 470 calories.
How much protein is in Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Breast?
Honey Sesame Chicken Breast has 16g of protein per serving. Many sites and older tracking app entries show 17g — this reflected older data. The current official figure is 16g. Protein efficiency is moderate at approximately 21.3 calories per gram, ranking it mid-table among Panda Express entrees.
Does Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken Breast contain soy?
No. Honey Sesame Chicken Breast does NOT contain soy, which surprises many customers. It does contain wheat and sesame. This makes it unusual among Panda Express chicken dishes, most of which contain soy via soy sauce in the cooking process. If you are avoiding soy but can tolerate wheat, this is one of the safer entree choices.
Is Honey Sesame Chicken Breast gluten-free?
No. It contains wheat and is not gluten-free. The only wheat-free food item at Panda Express is White Steamed Rice. All other entrees, including Honey Sesame Chicken Breast, contain wheat. Cross-contamination in shared woks also means trace gluten exposure is possible even for technically wheat-free items.
Is Honey Sesame Chicken Breast a healthy choice at Panda Express?
It's moderate. At 340 calories with 16g protein and 35g carbs, it's higher in carbs and calories relative to its protein content compared to top options like Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (275 cal, 33g protein) or Broccoli Beef (150 cal, 15g protein). It's a reasonable choice if you enjoy the flavor, but better protein-per-calorie options exist on the menu.
How does Honey Sesame Chicken Breast compare to String Bean Chicken Breast?
String Bean Chicken Breast has fewer calories (210 vs 340) and fewer carbs (13g vs 35g), but also less protein (12g vs 16g). Honey Sesame Chicken Breast has more protein in total but a worse efficiency ratio — 21.3 cal/g vs 17.5 cal/g for String Bean. If minimizing calories is the goal, String Bean Chicken Breast is the better pick.
What allergens are in Honey Sesame Chicken Breast?
Honey Sesame Chicken Breast contains wheat and sesame. It does not contain soy, eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, or fish. This allergen profile is counterintuitive — most Panda Express chicken entrees contain soy, but Honey Sesame Chicken Breast does not. Always confirm with the restaurant for current allergen information, as formulations can change.
What sides pair well with Honey Sesame Chicken Breast from a nutrition standpoint?
Super Greens (130 cal, 9g protein, 14g carbs) is the best nutritional pairing — keeping the Bowl at 470 calories total with 25g protein. Chow Mein (600 cal) or Fried Rice (620 cal) will push the Bowl to 940–960 calories. If you want to moderate carbs, Super Greens is the only side under 73g carbs.