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Panda Express Is Bringing Back the ‘Best Thing on the Menu,’ According to Fans

Panda Express is reintroducing a popular menu item described by the company as a 'swicy' sequel to its existing offerings.

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The brief

Panda Express has announced the return of its Hot Orange Chicken. The dish is being marketed as a sweet-and-spicy variation of the chain’s standard menu item.

Coverage from outlets including USA Today, Allrecipes, and GlobeNewswire emphasizes the fan demand surrounding the dish's reappearance. Reports highlight the product as a requested sequel, often referred to in branding as 'swicy.' Specific regional availability and the duration of the item's return remain unspecified.

Future reports will likely focus on official launch timelines across individual locations.

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Quick answers

What is the name of the returning item?

The item is identified as Hot Orange Chicken.

How is the dish described?

It is described as a sweet-and-spicy or 'swicy' version of the company's existing menu items.

When is the item available?

Coverage does not yet specify exact launch dates for all locations.

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Panda Express Hot Orange Chicken Fast Food Business

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