# Tangy Chicken Entrees Pei Wei's New House Special Chicken Was Inspired by Chef Jet Tila By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-03-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-chicken References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/03/19/pei-wei-introduces-new-house-special-chicken-and-mongolian-green-beans/) Pei Wei is kicking off the spring 2021 season with two tasty new dishes: House Special Chicken and new Mongolian Green Beans. Inspired by renowned chef Jet Tila, both of the new dishes delivery big burst of flavor. The new House Special Chicken dish starts with [lightly battered chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwanese-popcorn-chicken), pineapple, ginger, garlic, and mint, all tossed in a [sweet and tangy caramel sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-hot-orange-chicken). The chicken is then served over a bed of rice sticks and paired with an Asian slaw made up of cucumbers, red bell peppers, carrots, onions, cilantro, and in a Vietnamese vinaigrette. The other new dish, theMongolian Green Beans, consists of wok-seared green beans tossed with a mixture of garlic, chili paste, and a new sweet and savory Mongolian sauce. Image Credit: Pei Wei ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Asian Fusion Cuisine:** The fusion of various Asian flavors in Pei Wei's House Special Chicken offers an opportunity for industry players to experiment with new flavor combinations. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Pei Wei's new dishes bring restaurant-quality ingredients and flavors to the fast food industry, creating a niche for high-end fast food players. - **Plant-based Asian Cuisine:** The popularity of Asian cuisine can be leveraged to develop more plant-based options, such as a plant-based version of Pei Wei's Mongolian Green Beans. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** Pei Wei's new dishes catering to the growing demand for quality, yet affordable, fast food fare. - **Asian Cuisine Industry:** Pei Wei's new dishes inspire innovation and experimentation in Asian cuisine and offer a chance to create new dishes with unique flavor combinations - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Pei Wei's Mongolian Green Beans offer an opportunity for the plant-based food industry to create more Asian-inspired, meat-free dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Honey Chicken Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-hot-honey-chicken.md) - [Bourbon-Infused Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-bourbon-chicken.md) - [Spicy Honey-Flavored Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-scriracha-wings.md) - [Asian Fusion Chicken Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mongolian-chicken-nachos.md) - [Spring-Ready Asian Cuisine Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pei-wei-lighter-menu.md) - [Hot Chili Honey Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-sriracha-wings.md) - [Fusion Cuisine Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecracker-chicken-nachos.md) - [Chef-Crafted Poke Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-poke-bowl.md) - [Strategic Fast-Casual Dining Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pei-wei-asian-kitchen.md)