After sampling orange chicken from Trader Joe's, Panda Express, and P.F. Chang's, it was determined that Trader Joe's offers the best combination of taste and value. P.F. Chang's was found to be the least favorable option due to higher cost, while Panda Express received high praise. Trader Joe's dish stands out for requiring preparation, allowing for texture and flavor customization, and it was noted for having an exceptional, crispy texture, earning it a beloved status within Trader Joe's offerings.
P.F. Chang's dish was my least favorite and also the most expensive. Although Panda Express' was great, Trader Joe's orange chicken won based on its price.
Trader Joe's Mandarin-orange chicken is one of the brand's most popular items - it's so beloved by shoppers that it's earned a spot in the chain's Product Hall of Fame.
After trying it for the first time last year, I could understand the hype. But the most obvious difference between Trader Joe's orange chicken and its taste-test competitors is it's the only one that requires any actual cooking.
Once the Trader Joe's orange chicken was prepared, I couldn't even tell I'd cooked it from frozen. The fried-chicken pieces came in varying sizes, so no two scoops were identical.
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