# Plant-Based Breaded Chicken Noodles & Company is Serving Up Plant-Based Impossible Panko Chicken By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-10-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-impossible-panko-chicken References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/10/28/noodles-company-launches-new-plant-based-impossible-panko-chicken-nationwide/)  [Noodles & Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-orange-chicken) is bolstering its selection of plant-based offering with the launch of its new [Plant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-it)-Based Impossible Panko Chicken nationwide. Earlier this year, Noodles & Company tested out Plant-Based Impossible Panko Chicken in a few select markets. It seems that the meat-free chicken was a hit because the chain is now offering the veggie-based protein nationwide. The new Plant-Based Impossible Panko Chicken is made entirely from plants and features the added bonus of a crispy panko coating on the outside. Not to mention, the faux meat protein also boats a whopping 12 grams of protein per 80 gram serving. The new Plant-Based Impossible Panko Chicken can be added to just about any Noodles dish and is also featured in two star entrees: LEANguini Rosa with Impossible Chicken and Impossible Orange Chicken Lo Mein. Image Credit: Noodles & Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 13% - 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's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Meat Alternatives:** As plant-based meat alternatives surge in popularity, food companies that incorporate them into their menus or products may disrupt the traditional meat industry. - **Crispy Panko Coating:** The trend towards crispy panko coatings presents opportunities for food companies to innovate using plant-based breadings and coatings. - **Chain Restaurant Plant-based Options:** As chain restaurants increasingly offer more plant-based options on their menus, there is an opportunity for restaurants to differentiate themselves and capture this growing consumer segment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Foodservice:** Foodservice companies that provide plant-based menu offerings with unique presentations and flavors may disrupt traditional meat-focused menus. - **Plant-based Foods:** The plant-based food industry is experiencing rapid growth among health-conscious consumers, presenting opportunities for companies to innovate in the development of meat alternatives and vegan-friendly products. - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast casual restaurants that offer unique plant-based options on their menus can differentiate themselves from their fast food competitors while attracting a growing consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meatless Orange Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-orange-chicken.md) - [Meatless Pork Noodle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-noodle-kit.md) - [Piquant Plant-Based Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-foods-products.md) - [Cheesy Parmesan Pasta Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parmesan-1.md) - [Plant-Based Nugget Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-nug-life-sando.md) - [Vegan Chicken Nugget Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-chicken-nuggets-1.md) - [Crispy Chicken-Like Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-impossible-crispy-chicken-fillet.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-original-orange.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-original-chickn-sandwich.md)