# Asian-American Chicken Entrees Panda Express It Offering Its Own Take on General Tso's Chicken By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-tsos-chicken References: [nbcnews](http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/panda-express-touts-american-chinese-classic-new-general-tso-s-n627216) [Panda Express](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-x-buldak) has always been known for putting an American spin on traditional Chinese dishes and now the chain is taking on another cross-cultural entree with its own rendition of General Tso's Chicken. General Tso's Chicken is a [Chinese-American dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pf-changs-frozen-meals) that originated in the US back in the 1970s. Panda Express' version of the dish consists of hunks of fried chicken meat tossed in a wok with a sauce that is sweet, spicy and tangy in flavor. The chicken is also accompanied by a medley of vegetables, which includes green beans, bell peppers and onions. Much like its [orange chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-and-comparts) and broccoli beef, Panda Express' General Tso's Chicken takes authentic Chinese flavors and translates them into a dish that appeal to American taste preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cross-cultural Cuisine:** Opportunity for restaurants to create fusion dishes that mix authentic flavors with familiar ingredients. - **Localization of International Cuisine:** Opportunity for ethnic restaurants to adapt traditional dishes to better suit local preferences. - **Interpretation of Popular Dishes:** Opportunity for restaurants to put their own twist on dishes that are already familiar to customers. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can use these trends to differentiate their menus and appeal to new customers. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Experimentation with cross-cultural cuisine and localization can lead to new product lines and revenue streams. - **Fast Food Industry:** More fast food chains are incorporating international dishes into their menus to attract a wider range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Gen-Z-Forward Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-x-buldak.md) - [Nutty Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-diced-chicken.md) - [Bold Fiery-Sweet Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-hot-orange-chicken.md) - [Spicy Southern-Inspired Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-x-hot-ones.md) - [Zesty Orange Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-orange-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Chinese Cuisine Mashup Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-sesame-shrimp-beef.md) - [Spicy Citrus Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-orange-chicken.md) - [Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbreaded-chicken-strips.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-original-orange.md)