Sometimes we are looking for a quick meal, whether for lunch or dinner. But when we are trying to eat healthy, that can become a challenge. Luckily for us, Panda Express is trying to make it easier in 2025 to get a meal that’s both better for you and quick.
To kick off the new year Panda Express teamed up with a nutritionist, Kylie Sakaida, to create some new plates that offer a balanced meal that is also convenient. These new plates are called the Balanced Protein Plates. And there are five of these dishes to choose from, utilizing some of the proteins we already know and love.
Before breaking down what these five plates are, let’s discuss what you should know about them. These meals are meant to support a variety of not only goals in the new year, but also specific dietary needs. Each of these dishes is great for people looking to add more protein into their meal choices. And there is even a dish that adds in more fiber as well. Plus, all the dishes come with their super greens.
So what exactly are the new Balanced Protein Plates from Panda Express?
Here are the five meals on the new Panda Express Balanced Protein Plates menu
The "new" additions to the Panda Express menu is broken down as follows:
- The Double Protein Plate - For this Balanced Protein Plate we are getting an interesting option, as they are serving us "double Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Half White Rice and Half Super Greens." It definitely sounds filling to us.
- The Bold & Flavorful Plate - This plate delivers on its name with two iconic proteins from Panda Express, the "Kung Pao Chicken & Black Pepper Sirloin Steak." And of course it is finished off with the addition of the Super Greens. This definitely feels like a classic meal.
- The Power Packed Plate - If you love their broccoli beef or their black pepper sirloin steak (this is definitely a favorite of mine), then this plate is for you as it combines them together in one protein packed dish. Finish this one off with their Super Greens for a well balanced meal all around.
- The Harmonious Macros Plate - This plate contains their "Grilled Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Beef." And we have our greens to finish it all to give us that harmony.
- The Protein & Fiber Plate - Finally for the protein and fiber plate, we are getting "string bean chicken breast" combined with their Kung Pao chicken. And once again we have our Super Greens.
Every one of these dishes is packed with protein and if that is what you are looking for, then Panda Express has you covered. And honestly, we are excited to see more of these types of dishes popping up in fast food restaurants.
Considering Panda Express understands what we enjoy already, we love that they really took their current line up of proteins and broke them down in a way that makes sense for people looking to eat more protein.