Panda Express is launching a super exclusive new menu item, and Arizonans are among the first to get to try it before everyone else.
The chain announced in a Sept. 8 press release that it would launch a limited-time test run of its brand-new Taiwanese popcorn chicken, based on a popular street food that's meant to be eaten while walking.
Panda Express's popcorn chicken is made with breaded dark meat chicken tossed in a spice blend of tamarind, tomato, garlic and onion, topped with crispy fried kale and a side of chili crisp aioli dipping sauce.
The popcorn chicken is available only at select stores in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando and Reno beginning Sept. 9.
Where to try Panda Express popcorn chicken in Phoenix
Panda Express's new Taiwanese popcorn chicken is available
only in select markets during its initial test run period, including 10 participating stores in metro Phoenix. Those locations are:
- 5229 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix
- 1901 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
- 2931 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
- 9111 N. 59th Ave., Glendale
- 6501 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale
- 14850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale
- 13880 W. Camelback Road, Litchfield Park
- 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Suite 1026, Phoenix
- 2501 W. Happy Valley Road, Phoenix
- 9753 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Panda Express tests new menu item in Phoenix. Here's where to try it
