Orange Chicken Love! (Plus a $25 PayPal Giveaway!)
Today I am sharing my love for Panda Express Orange Chicken!
(Also, scroll down to enter a $25 PayPal giveaway! Woohoo!)
(This post is sponsored by our friends at Panda Express. All opinions are my own.)
Last Sunday, after work, Tim picked me up from the bus station and we headed to our local Panda Express for dinner.
My husband is a huge fan of home cooked meals, but I simply do not have the energy to cook after working 4 shifts in a row. ? Usually one look at my exhausted face and he quickly agrees with my “spontaneous” (a.k.a I’ve been planning it since morning) idea of eating out.
Panda Express is just down the hill from us, so it seemed like a great (and inexpensive) option and off we went.
Tim got the Kung Pao Chicken and I got the, you guessed it, Orange Chicken! It was everything I was hoping for: sweet, spicy, juicy and crispy. Exactly what I was looking for after a bad and chaotic day at the big Broad Way!
Panda Express, America’s favorite Chinese restaurant, is best known for its wide variety of original recipes including its famous Original Orange Chicken.
Inspired by flavors and culinary style of the Hunan Province in South Central China, Panda’s Original Orange Chicken is is prepared with crispy boneless chicken bites, and wok tossed with Panda’s secret sweet and spicy orange sauce. Panda’s very own Executive Chef Andy brought this entrée to life, popularizing it in America to quickly become Panda’s most beloved dish.
Not only the Orange Chicken was lip-smacking good, the people over there were incredibly sweet and nice.
Zunilda (picture above) found out I was working with Panda Express on this post, and went out of her way to help me “style” my food so I could take pictures.
In fact, my first intention was to get my meal to go and enjoy it at home watching Narcos (our new obsession!) on Netflix. But the people over there were so warm and welcoming that it was kinda impossible not to stay and chat with them about delicious Chinese food! I bet you can tell I’m a sucker for good customer service. (Also, kudos for them for being on a good mood to chat with an annoying food blogger, even though they were working on a Sunday night!)
If you haven’t tried the Orange Chicken, you absolutely have to! I love it so much that when we got back to the car I told my husband that we’ll probably be visiting Panda Express more often.
I’m also definitely going to visit their food truck tour, which is coming to NYC next Sunday (September 27th). If you’re around, you should definitely come join me! There will be FREE FOOD, cool swag and a whole lot of fun!
It is also good for all ages, so bring the family to feast on delicious Orange Chicken. ??❤️
So how are you going to express your #OrangeChickenLove? Tell me all about it on the comments below!
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22 Comments on “Orange Chicken Love! (Plus a $25 PayPal Giveaway!)”
I used to live like .3 miles from a Panda Express, and Im not sure I should admit this, but I have never eaten there or got to-go. I’ve heard people rave about their food… so I have no idea why I never tried it! I’m crazy I guess. From your pictures it looks delish! I’m a sucker for good Chinese and orange chicken is one of my favs, guess I’ll have to try it, huh? ;) cheers, pretty lady!
Thanks for a great giveaway! I made an error spelling my username on Instagram – its fashionbeyondforty
We do have a Panda Express in our town – across town sadly I Have not been but after seeing this post I MUST go try it! Looks delicious and I do love orange chicken!
I wish we had Panda Express around here. That orange chicken looks AWESOME.
It looks so good!
I have never eat at Panda Express but my friends rave about their food….Orange chicken seems to be the favorite. I like to experiment at home with different Chinese food meal. I have to try Panda Express.
I LOVE orange chicken! So good!
That Orange Chicken looks amazing! It’s quite similar to the caramel chicken I used to have when I was living in London!
I have yet to stumble across a Panda Express restaurant, but I can’t wait until I finally do. That orange chicken looks delicious!
You have made me hungry so tomorrow I wlll have to find a Panda Express to get this!
My husband is a big fan of Panda Express and Orange Chicken is definitely one of his favs!
Great giveaway! Thanks for the cache
Ohhh man now I want Chinese food for dinner! I don’t think we have Panda Express here in Canada.
It looks really yummy from the pictures! I’d like to experience it for myself, orange chicken is such a delicious dish. Glad you enjoyed!
Oh man, you have me craving Chinese food now!
That looks so delicious! I have to check if there is a Panda Express near me.
It is SO GOOD! You definitely need to try it!
Next time in New York, you know, take me there!!!!! :)
I love orange chicken. Especially if it is cooked to perfection. They are building a Panda Express down the street from my home and I am so excited.
i love panda. their ornage chicken is the best!!! just moved to a new city where it is just down the street :)
It would be awesome to win the $25.00 gift card. I love orange chicken. Thank you for having this giveaway and the chance to win. :)
Darn not eligible cause I’m Canadian.
It would be awesome to win the $25.00 gift card. I love orange chicken. Thank you for having this giveaway and the chance to win. :)