Panda Express brings back its Hot Orange Chicken for a limited time, just in time for National Orange Chicken Day on July 15.
Panda Express, the largest family-owned and operated Asian dining concept in the United States of America, is officially bringing back Hot Orange Chicken to all 2,500+ restaurants nationwide, for a limited time. It arrives just in time for National Orange Chicken Day on July 15.
Universal Orlando Resort fans know that a Panda Express location resides on the second-floor area food court at Universal CityWalk Orlando. Of course, several other Panda Express locations exist in the Orlando area near Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort.
The Original Orange Chicken, first introduced by Panda Express in 1987, revolutionized American Chinese cuisine, becoming a widespread cultural phenomenon. The crispy chicken wok-tossed in a sweet and semi-spicy orange sauce accounts for one-third of all entrées sold at Panda, with the brand serving up 137 million pounds of the dish last year alone.
Hot Orange Chicken Returns to Panda Express
As summer heats up, its fiery counterpart, Hot Orange Chicken, is here to turn up the flavor and spice. This ‘swicy’ sensation, which sold out nationwide during its 2024 debut, delivers a balance of sweet and spicy. It’s the Orange Chicken guests crave, cranked up with six times more crushed chillies and the same scorched dried chillies used in the brand’s Kung Pao Chicken. Created by Panda’s culinary innovation team, it’s a must-try for those seeking a bold new way to satisfy their Orange Chicken obsession this summer.
“There’s something magical about Orange Chicken – it’s the ultimate American Chinese comfort food,” said Fabiola Del Rio, VP of integrated marketing communications at Panda. “We’ve heard from so many fans asking when Hot Orange Chicken would return, and we couldn’t wait any longer to surprise them.”
The Hot Orange Chicken is available nationwide while supplies last. For more details and to find a Panda near you, visit PandaExpress.com. Also, for more theme park-related news, visit MSM News. As always, eat like you mean it!
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