Panda Express • Kids Menu (Panda Cub)
Panda Express Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken with rice or noodles, side, and drink
- Price
- $5.50
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 22g
- Carbs
- 84g
- Fat
- 17g
$5.50
Typical U.S. price: actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information, including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber, is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken
The Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken is orange chicken with rice or noodles, side, and drink It comes in at 580 calories with 22g of protein, and is priced at $5.50 in the Kids Menu (Panda Cub) section of the Panda Express menu, about $0.95 per 100 calories. Panda Express is a fast food chain with over 2,200 locations known for Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, Honey Walnut Shrimp. Our Panda Express menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken compares to similar Panda Express items
| Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken (this item) | $5.50 | 580 | 0.95 |
| Panda Cub Meal — Kung Pao Chicken | Varies by location | — | — |
| Panda Cub Meal — Teriyaki Chicken | $5.50 | 400 | 1.38 |
Average price in the Kids Menu (Panda Cub) section: $5.50. This item matches the section average.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken good value at Panda Express?
At $5.50, the Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken costs about $0.95 per 100 calories against a $5.50 average in the Kids Menu (Panda Cub) section. Value depends on what you order alongside it. Pair it with the cheapest Panda Express sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken at Panda Express
The Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken is available at Panda Express locations nationwide: dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Panda Express app or third-party services. Order through the official Panda Express ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location. Check the current full Panda Express menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken
- 1Check current Panda Express deals: Panda Rewards: 10 Points per $1.
- 2Prices have trended +2.1% vs 2025 on our tracking. Expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
More Panda Express menu items
Panda Express secret menu items
Super Greens with Garlic Sauce · $3.50
Steamed kale, broccoli, and cabbage with a side of garlic sauce — a healthy off-menu option
How to order: Order a side of Super Greens and ask for 'garlic sauce on the side' or 'tossed in garlic sauce.'
Orange Chicken + Beijing Beef Combo · $8.50
Two of the most popular entrées combined on one plate
How to order: Order a 3-entrée plate with Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, and a third entrée of your choice.
Double Protein Bowl · $7.50
Extra protein on any entrée for a heartier meal
How to order: Order any entrée and ask for 'double protein' or 'extra meat.' Most locations will add extra for a surcharge.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures: individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Panda Cub Meal — Orange Chicken prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Panda Express national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $5.40 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Orange Chicken)
- Los Angeles: $4.80 (Estimated — on par with national average — Orange Chicken)
- Chicago: $4.90 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Orange Chicken)
- Houston: $4.60 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Orange Chicken)
- Atlanta: $4.70 (Estimated — on par with national average — Orange Chicken)
- Columbus: $4.50 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Orange Chicken)
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About Panda Express
Panda Express is a fast food chain with over 2,200 locations known for Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, Honey Walnut Shrimp. Our Panda Express menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including entrées, sides & rice, kids menu (panda cub), drinks. Current deals include Panda Rewards — Free Entrée After $50 Spent.
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Panda Express website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: Panda Express official nutrition — latest published, dated 2026-10-01