• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
The Food Hussy

The Food Hussy

Just another WordPress site

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
    • air fryer
    • copycat
    • WW
    • beef
    • pork
    • poultry
    • side dish
    • dessert
  • Restaurants
  • Road Trips
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Get three easy and delicious FREE recipes every week!

Copycat Panera Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl

February 17, 2021 · FoodHussy · 1 Comment

Pin
Share
Tweet
Share
Panera's new Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl is new to the menu and I love it! Frankly - I loved it so much I came home and made it the very next day! It's a little sweeter than some teriyaki sauces I've tasted before - but it is super delicious and ready in about 15 minutes!  via @foodhussyPanera's new Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl is new to the menu and I love it! Frankly - I loved it so much I came home and made it the very next day! It's a little sweeter than some teriyaki sauces I've tasted before - but it is super delicious and ready in about 15 minutes!  via @foodhussy

Panera’s new Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl is new to the menu and I love it! Frankly – I loved it so much I came home and made it the very next day! Panera’s sauce is a little sweeter than some teriyaki sauces I’ve tasted before – but it is super delicious and ready in about 15 minutes!

Copycat Panera Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl

Panera’s Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl comes with chicken thighs and steamed broccoli in a sweet teriyaki glaze served over cilantro lime brown rice and quinoa and topped with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.

I modified the recipe because I’m on Weight Watchers – but the changes don’t affect the flavor at all. The recipe I’m sharing will be true to the Panera version and I’ll note the differences.

Copycat Panera Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl
This post contains affiliate links.

What’s in Panera’s Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl?

Panera is always coming up with new ideas – not too long ago – it was their Flatbread Pizzas and now this Chicken & Broccoli Bowl. They love a good bowl – like their Warm Grain Bowl and their Broth Bowl.

This Chicken & Broccoli bowl has chicken thighs and steamed broccoli in a sweet teriyaki glaze. Serve over Cilantro Lime brown rice and quinoa – then topped with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.

Copycat Panera Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl

How did you make Teriyaki Chicken more Weight Watchers friendly?

I really only made a couple of swaps – first I typically use a little sugar – but I swapped out Stevia. The two main swaps to make it more WW friendly were using a combination of chicken thigh and breast and cauliflower rice instead of brown rice/quinoa.

The chicken breast is only 3 pts vs. 9 pts for thigh meat. Now trust me – I LOVE LOVE LOVE chicken thighs – they’re my favorite – so I didn’t eliminate them! Then the cauliflower rice is ZERO points vs 6-7 pts for a cup of brown rice/quinoa. I still put the cilantro and lime in to give it all of the flavor!

Also – check the nutrition notes – the saturated fat, carbs, sugar and sodium went WAY down with my swaps!

Copycat Panera Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl

How do you make Panera’s Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl?

This is not a difficult recipe – and the best part is – once you’re prepped and ready – it goes together in less than 15 minutes!

  • Dice chicken and marinate with cornstarch and mirin in a ziploc bag in the refrigerator for 30 min
  • While chicken marinating, you can mix together your sauce ingredients and be sure the cornstarch dissolves completely! (See my favorite pre-made Teriyaki reco below)
  • Partially steam broccoli florets for 2 min in microwave steamer (or bowl covered with plastic wrap and 2 tbsp water)
  • Once your broccoli is ready, go ahead and heat rice/quinoa blends
  • In a non-stick skillet on high, add sesame oil and olive oil to the pan
  • Add chicken to skillet with minced garlic and sear on high for 3-4 minutes – stirring so it doesn’t stick!
  • Add in broccoli and toss gently.
  • Then add your sauce to the pan with chicken & broccoli and simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • While that is simmering, mix your cooked rice/quinoa (or cauliflower rice if you’re on WW like me!) with lime juice and cilantro – toss to combine
  • Serve chicken and broccoli over rice top with sesame seeds and cilantro for garnish
Copycat Panera Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl

Are there any shortcuts to this recipe?

Yes!!! If you’re looking to get this on the table a little quicker – you can use a store-bought teriyaki glaze – I recommend Keli’s Pineapple Hawaiian Luau Teriyaki Sauce. Keli’s sent me some a while back and when I tasted it alongside the Panera sauce – it was spot on!

The other time-saver is to use Minute Rice! Panera serves this with a “blend” of brown rice & quinoa and guess what – Minute Rice sells the same thing! They also sell a red & white quinoa blend. These Minute Rice are already cooked and you just are reheating them – so they save a TON of time.

Favorite Copycat Panera Recipes

I have made so many Panera recipes – here are my favorites!!!!

  • Panera Broccoli Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
  • Panera Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
  • Panera Pumpkin Muffins
Copycat Panera Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl

Copycat Panera Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl

Panera's new Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl is new to the menu and I love it! Frankly – I loved it so much I came home and made it the very next day! It's a little sweeter than some teriyaki sauces I've tasted before – but it is super delicious and ready in about 15 minutes!
4.25 from 12 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American, chinese
Servings 4 people
Calories 646 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Silicone Tongs
  • Non stick skillet
  • Microwave steamer
  • Small Batter Bowl with Lid

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 1 lb chicken thighs 1" dice (or use 1/2 thighs, 1/2 breast for less calories)
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 3 tbsp mirin or 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar + 1 tsp sugar/stevia

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/8 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar (or Stevia)
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tbsp corn starch

Stir Fry

  • 1 head broccoli diced into florets
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice/quinoa bend or cauliflower rice

Instructions
 

  • Add the diced chicken, 2 tbsp cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp stevia together in a ziploc bag and marinate in refrigerator for 30 min
  • In a separate bowl, combine pineapple juice, apple juice, soy sauce, hoisin, water, stevia, ginger, chili flakes and corn starch and whisk together. Be sure cornstarch dissolves completely
  • Partially steam broccoli florets for 2 min in microwave steamer (or bowl covered with plastic wrap) and 2 tbsp water
  • While broccoli steams, heat rice/quinoa blend (or cauliflower rice)
  • Heat a non-stick skillet on high – the hotter the better – When pan is hot, add sesame oil and olive oil to the pan – it should ripple and pop a little
  • Add chicken and minced garlic – oil will pop – you might want to have a cover
  • Sear on high for 3-4 minutes – stirring so it doesn't stick
  • Once chicken is cooked through, add in steamed broccoli and toss gently
  • Whisk sauce in bowl to be sure corn starch hasn't settled. Then add to the pan with chicken & broccoli.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens. This makes more sauce than the Panera version – they serve with a "glaze" vs. extra sauce – but trust me – it's so good – you'll be happy you have it!
  • While sauce thickens, in a separate bowl, mix rice with juice from lime and cilantro – toss to combine
  • Serve chicken and broccoli over rice top with sesame seeds and cilantro for garnish

Notes

Nutrition is for Weight Watchers version which has following swaps:
1 lb chicken thighs = 1 chicken breast, 3 chicken thighs
Sugar = Stevia
Quinoa/Rice = Cauliflower Rice 
Comparison to Panera Version with above swaps:
  • Calories – same
  • Fat – same
  • Saturated Fat – down from 4.5 to .4
  • Sodium – down from 1850 to 464
  • Carb – down from 78 to 22
  • Sugar – down from 25 to 8.7
  • Protein – up from 43 to 88 (I used MORE chicken) 
Weight Watchers Points 
Blue/Green/Purple – 6 pts

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 646kcalCarbohydrates: 22.2gProtein: 88.8gFat: 22.8gSaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 464mgPotassium: 1126mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 8.7gCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
Keyword broccoli, chicken, copycat, panera, teriyaki
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Pin
Share
Tweet
Share

copycat, poultry, recipe, Weight Watchers

Previous Post: « Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie
Next Post: Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters »

Get three easy and delicious FREE recipes every week!

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Comments

  1. Wanda Choate says

    March 14, 2021 at 8:21 pm

    Thank You! We love it!!

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Welcome To My Blog!

Hi! My name is Heather Johnson and I’m the hussy behind Food Hussy!

I’m a food & travel blogger and have been blogging since 2008. I started out with restaurant reviews in Cincinnati but have since expanded to recipes, road trips, DIY projects and am ready for my future on The Food Network (someday)!

 

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Get three easy and delicious FREE recipes every week!

Open
Air Fryer Asparagus is one of my favorite side dishes! You don’t need anything but the vegetable and your air fryer – delicious every time! And it only takes a few minutes! Swipe to see where the right spot is to snap your spears!

#airfryerfans #airfryerphilips #airfryeroven #philipsairfryer #airfryercooking #airfryerrecipes #airfryerrecipe #phillipsairfryer #airfryer #asparagus
Open
I've found a new fav restaurant! Have you been to Phoenician Taverna in Mason? It's Lebanese food and soooo good! They had something that was just whipped garlic - I could bathe in it! This is the Mezza platter - with little bits and bites of everything! The Labneh and the little empanada thing were my fav - omg - so much yum!!!! ⁣
⁣
 #foodblogs #cincinnatiblogger #foodadventure #foodies #foodblogger #lebanesefood #lebanese #labneh #livininthecin #restaurantreviews #restaurantreview #foodblogger #cincinnati #cincylove #cincyimages #cincytreasures #cincyfood #cincyeats #cincyusa #cincygram #cincinnatiusa #cincinnatigems #cincinnatiblogger #loveland #365cincinnati #yelpcincy #queencityscenes #nomnom
Open
I finally found a way to make delicious Weight Watchers Brownies!!! I had done a couple trial runs that were NOT good – but now I found the winning combination! Swipe to see all 3 ingredients! The best part is that is 4 points per brownie across all plans – not bad for some ACTUAL CHOCOLATE!

#weightwatchersonline #weightwatchers #weightwatchersfamily #brownies #chocolate #ww #wwcommunity #wwsisterhood #wwfooddiary #wwfamily #wwsmartpoints #wwonline #wwsupport #weightwatchersgirl 
@pillsbury @pillsburybaking
Open
I've got a secret about this pic - everything in it is KETO FRIENDLY! @awesomeblossombakery is now available @junglejimsmarket! My favorite - by far - were the pink donuts! They were moist and so yum! I also love supporting local businesses that get such a big win! 

#ketogenic #ketogenicdiet #ketofriendly #ketobaking #ketobakery #donuts #ketogeniclifestyle #cincinnati #junglejims #ohioproud
Open
Making air fryer chicken breasts are definitely one of my go-to dishes – I’ve never had a juicier piece of chicken in my life! I have two ways that I make my chicken and I’m sharing BOTH with you today. Breaded and plain marinated – both ways are delicious!⁣
⁣
⁣
#airfryerfans #airfryerphilips #airfryeroven #philipsairfryer #airfryercooking #airfryerrecipes #airfryerrecipe #phillipsairfryer #airfryer #chickenbreast #chicken #airfryerchicken
Open
With the holidays fast approaching, quick and easy side dishes are always needed! This Jarlsberg Dip Macaroni Salad is going to be a sure fire hit at your dinner table! Plus it's SO SIMPLE to make!⁣
⁣
⁣
#instafood #yum #yummy #yumyum #delicious #food #stuffed #foodpic #foodpics #instagood #sogood #lovefood #recipe #homemade #homecook #homecooked #homecooking #homechef #whatsfordinnertonight #whatsfordinner #whatsforlunch #recipeoftheday #jarlsberg #jarlsbergdip #macaronisalad #thanksgiving #thanksgivingprep
Open
This Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Seasoning is dead-on to the real thing! How do I know? I went to Texas Roadhouse and asked for some seasoning on the side! Then I took it home to copycat it! I did a side-by-side taste & create to make my own copycat version.⁣
⁣
#copycat #copycatrecipes #copycatrecipe #foodblogs #cincinnatiblogger #foodietribe #yummyfoods #cheatmeal #cheatday #recipe #homemade #cooking #homecook #homecooking #instagrood #foodielove #foodiepics #texasroadhouse #steakseasoning
Open
These Weight Watchers Meatballs are super healthy and range from 0-2 points on Weight Watchers (depending on your plan)! You wouldn’t think something like BBQ Meatballs could be healthy! These are great on top of cauliflower rice or straight up with a toothpick and fresh veggies!⁣
⁣
#weightwatchers #meatballs #bbqmeatballs #airfryermeatballs #ww ⁣
#airfryerfans #airfryerphilips #airfryeroven #philipsairfryer #airfryercooking #airfryerrecipes #airfryerrecipe #phillipsairfryer #airfryer
Open
This Weight Watchers Lasagna Soup is so delicious! It’s warm and comforting and there’s no actual pasta in it! But I’ve got a special surprise to take it’s place – and I loved it! This soup even has a touch of cheese and is 5 points on Green and 4 each on the Blue and Purple plans.⁣
⁣
#weightwatchers #lasagnasoup #ww #lasagna #greenplan #weightwatchersonline
Open
Weight Watchers Chicken Broccoli casserole has all the flavors you love but so much less fat and calories! Swapping out the regular rice for cauliflower rice is a great start – but I have a couple other tweaks you’ll have to check out! This serves a family or leaves you with leftovers for a quick lunch!⁣
⁣
⁣
#weightwatchers ⁣
#foodblogs #cincinnatiblogger #foodietribe #foodieblog #igfoodies #yummyfoods #yummiest #foodlog #foodielove #instafoodgram #foodiepics #igfoodporn #foodblogeats #foodadventure #foodies #foodblogger #foodphotography #recipesharing #foodie #foodporn #food #dinnerrecipes #foodrecipes #simplerecipes #recipeshare #easyrecipes
Open
Mary Mac’s Tea Room is an institution in Atlanta and Flora has made this dish for 35 years! It’s the gold standard for Southern oven baked macaroni and cheese – and luckily – it’s super quick and easy to make!⁣
⁣
#marymacs #atlanta #macandcheese #macaroniandcheese #copycat #copycatrecipe
Open
This is by far the BEST Weight Watchers cabbage soup you’ll ever have! It’s so much more – filled with every vegetable I could think of and I added ground turkey. Two cups of this hearty soup is only 0/1 POINT! (If you’re not on WW – it means it’s super healthy!!!) I’ve been astounded at how much I enjoyed all of these leftovers!⁣
⁣
#weightwatchers #ww #cabbagesoup #cabbage #recipe ⁣
#foodblogs #cincinnatiblogger #foodietribe #foodieblog #igfoodies #yummyfoods #yummiest #foodlog #foodielove #instafoodgram #foodiepics #igfoodporn #foodblogeats #foodadventure #foodies #foodblogger #foodphotography #recipesharing #foodie #foodporn #food #dinnerrecipes
Open
Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower is so simple and delicious! Two ingredients and it’s done in 15 minutes. I had roasted cauliflower as a topping at a salad bar and thought – I bet I can make this myself – and it was even tastier!⁣
⁣
#airfryerfans #airfryerphilips #airfryeroven #philipsairfryer #airfryercooking #airfryerrecipes #airfryerrecipe #phillipsairfryer #airfryer #cauliflower
Open
This Weight Watchers Taco Soup recipe is going to keep you warm and losing weight this winter! I was able to keep the points down by using all your favorite ingredients but also a few key swaps. This easy Taco Soup recipe also has some extra zip from a packet of ranch seasoning!⁣
⁣
#weightwatchers #ww #tacosoup ⁣
#foodblogs #cincinnatiblogger #foodietribe #foodieblog #igfoodies #yummyfoods #yummiest #foodlog #foodielove #instafoodgram #foodiepics #igfoodporn #foodblogeats #foodadventure #foodies #foodblogger #foodphotography #recipesharing #foodie #foodporn #food #dinnerrecipes #foodrecipes #simplerecipes #recipeshare #easyrecipes
Open
Air Fryer Pork Chops are a game-changer! There’s no mess and you can’t mess them up! I found a great deal on pork chops a few weeks ago – so I brought them home and portioned them out and popped them in my deep freeze!⁣
⁣
⁣
#airfryerfans #airfryerphilips #airfryeroven #philipsairfryer #airfryercooking #airfryerrecipes #airfryerrecipe #phillipsairfryer #airfryer #porkchops #ohiopork
Open
It’s a new year and that means HEALTHY food starts today! These Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are also made for Weight Watchers! You won’t believe that 1 1/2 peppers are only 1-2 points (depending on your plan) and for those not on WW – I’ll tell you – they are delicious AND HEALTHY!⁣
⁣
⁣
#airfryerfans #airfryerphilips #airfryeroven #philipsairfryer #airfryercooking #airfryerrecipes #airfryerrecipe #phillipsairfryer #airfryer #weightwatchers #ww #stuffedpeppers
Open
You’re going to be shocked when you bite into this Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread and realize it’s pretty healthy too! That’s right – only 4 Weight Watchers points (all plans) – and I’ve got Air Fryer instructions as well!⁣
⁣
⁣
#copycat #copycatrecipes #copycatrecipe #foodblogs #cincinnatiblogger #foodietribe #yummyfoods #cheatmeal #cheatday #recipe #homemade #cooking #homecook #homecooking #instagrood #foodielove #foodiepics #weightwatchers #ww #bananabread #starbucks
Open
The Meximelt at Taco Bell was one of my absolute favorite menu items – but it’s no longer on the menu! Ugh – the tragedy! This Copycat Taco Bell Meximelt brings it back to your kitchen by combining a taco and a quesadilla into a melty taco of goodness.⁣
⁣
⁣
#copycat #copycatrecipes #copycatrecipe #foodblogs #cincinnatiblogger #foodietribe #yummyfoods #cheatmeal #cheatday #recipe #homemade #cooking #homecook #homecooking #instagrood #foodielove #foodiepics #tacobell #meximelt
Open
Pork Roulade sounds super fancy but it’s actually super easy to make! Grab a pork tenderloin and let’s get to stuffing it! This is the perfect dinner to impress any friends and family. @ohiopork ⁣
⁣
#foodblogs #foodietribe #foodieblog #igfoodies #yummyfoods #yummiest #foodlog #foodielove #instafoodgram #foodiepics #igfoodporn #foodblogeats#foodadventure #foodies #foodblogger #foodphotography #recipesharing #foodie #foodporn #dinnerrecipes #foodrecipes #simplerecipes #recipeshare #easyrecipes #ohiopork #roulade #porkroulade #pork #porkloin #porktenderloin
Open
Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers is a super quick weeknight meal that’s ready in just 10 minutes! I like to add onions and peppers when I’m making this too. They all go together and taste great when I make Sausage Sandwiches!⁣
⁣
#airfryerfans #airfryerphilips #airfryeroven #philipsairfryer #airfryercooking #airfryerrecipes #airfryerrecipe #phillipsairfryer #airfryer #italiansausage #sausageandpeppers #airfryersausage #pauladeenairfryer
Follow on Instagram
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins
There has been a problem with your Instagram Feed.

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

SEARCH THIS SITE

Get three easy and delicious FREE recipes every week!

CATEGORIES

  • About Me
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2021 · The Food Hussy