# Plant-Based Chicken Sandwiches Panda Express is Launching ' Beyond The Original Orange Chicken' By Colin Smith | Published 2022-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-original-orange References: [pandarg](https://www.pandarg.com/newsroom/article/panda-express®-partnership-beyond-meat®-launches-beyond™-original-orange-chicken™) & [pandaexpress](https://www.pandaexpress.com/?fgds)  [Panda Express](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-beef-meals) announced a new partnership with [Beyond Meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-chicken-tender) where it will launch the 'Beyond The Original [Orange Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-orange-chicken-campaign),' a plant-based version of the restaurant's iconic orange chicken dish. This meal will be available at more than 2,300+ Panda Express locations across the United States for a limited time, while supplies last. The plant-based chicken is back by popular demand, as it was tested in select markets in 2021 and was met with great success, often selling out in just one day. Andrea Cherng, the Chief Brand Officer at Panda Express, stated: “Our team has been overjoyed by the undeniable excitement and incredible demand generated when we first introduced Beyond The Original Orange Chicken last summer as an innovative twist on our most iconic dish,” continuing to note that the brand is continuously exploring creative ways to present our guests with the comfort and crave-ability they can expect from Panda while appealing to their evolving preferences and tastes.” In celebration of the launch of this fan-favorite meal, Panda Express is offering customers a free entree with the purchase of a Beyond The Original Chicken Bowl online beginning September 26th. To receive the free entree, customers must simply enter the code 'BEYOND' at checkout. Image Credit: Panda Express ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Meat:** The rise of plant-based meat substitutes presents an opportunity for innovation in the food industry. - **Menu Innovations:** Restaurants can explore creative ways to present their iconic dishes with plant-based alternatives. - **Promotions and Deals:** Offering promotions and deals to customers can drive demand for innovative products like plant-based chicken sandwiches. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can expand their menu offerings with plant-based alternatives to attract health-conscious consumers. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can invest in plant-based meat substitute research and development to meet growing demand for innovative and sustainable products. - **Online Food Delivery:** Online food delivery services can promote plant-based options and offer exclusive deals to drive demand for innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asian-Inspired Plant-Based Beef Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-beef-meals.md) - [Plant-Based Orange Chicken Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-orange-chicken-campaign.md) - [Zesty Orange Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-orange-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Orange Chicken Baos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-chicken-sandwich-bao.md) - [Bold Fiery-Sweet Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-hot-orange-chicken.md) - [Meatless Orange Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-orange-chicken.md) - [Plant-Based Fried Chicken Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-beyond-fried-chicken.md) - [Spicy Gen-Z-Forward Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-x-buldak.md) - [Spicy Southern-Inspired Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-x-hot-ones.md)