P.F. Chang's Home Menu Review and Giveaway.



When it comes to American-style Chinese food, no one can beat P.F. Chang's. Their food is Good with a capital G! We're lucky enough to have a P.F. Chang's not 5 minutes from our house, but it's one of those places we can't get to as often as we want due to budget constraints. Thanks to my visit to the Unilever Product Suite during BlogHer, I found out that P.F. Chang's now has a line of frozen entrees so that we can get that flavorful P.F. Chang's taste at home! They even sent me a coupon so I could try it out, and they're giving another one to one reader in the giveaway below. Now stop salivating and start reading.....


The Basics
P.F. Chang's Home Menu frozen entrees serve 2 people and are available in 8 flavors -- Beef with Broccoli, Orange Chicken, General Chang's Chicken, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Shanghai Style Beef, Ginger Chicken & Broccoli, Shrimp in Garlic Sauce and Shrimp Lo Mein. They are available in your grocery's store's freezer section.



Here's a snippet from the P.F. Chang's Home Menu press release:
With the introduction of new P.F. Chang's® Home Menu™, those who long for the signature Asian cuisine made famous by P.F. Chang's China Bistro® can now conquer their cravings at home. Created with the expert chefs at P.F. Chang's and produced and distributed by Unilever (NYSE: UL, UN), one of the world's largest consumer products companies, the P.F. Chang's Home Menu line includes eight premium frozen entrees with the bold flavors associated with P.F. Chang's.

Inspired by P.F. Chang's best-selling recipes, the line includes: Orange Chicken, Shanghai Style Beef, Sweet & Sour Chicken, General Chang's Chicken, Ginger Chicken & Broccoli, Beef with Broccoli, Shrimp in a Garlic Sauce and Shrimp Lo Mein. The two-serving entrees, which are made with high-quality ingredients and feature signature P.F. Chang's flavors, are convenient and easy to prepare, going from skillet to a succulent high-quality meal at home in just minutes. A patented packaging technology keeps food fresh-tasting for a premium dining experience.


The Basics
I used our coupon to get the General Chang's Chicken variety, and my family loved it! It's nice and flavorful, not bland at all, and certainly tastes like something you'd find at P.F. Chang's (note: the website says that these entrees are based on P.F. Chang recipes, not identical, so you won't get exactly the same taste as the dishes in the restaurant, but I thought they were delicious!). The broccoli was nice and crisp, and the chicken was flavorful and juicy. This is definitely something I'd buy again!



We were definitely left wanting more -- not only because it was so yummy, but also because each package is meant to serve two people. I think it would serve two people quite generously. Given the quantity of food, I was happy to note that calorie count was decent for Chinese food. Most flavors were around 320 to 360 calories per serving, with the lowest one being 290 per serving for the Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, and the highest being 450 per serving for the Orange Chicken.


The Blah
I was disappointed to see the high sodium values on each and every one of the 8 varieties, ranging from 35% of recommended daily allowance to a whopping 60% of RDA for the Shrimp Lo Mein. Fat content was not as shocking, but still high; I thought the fried entrees like Oriange Chicken would have the highest fat content, but the "winner" was actually Beef with Broccoli at 18 grams of fat (and 3 grams of saturated fat) per serving.


The Bottom Line
P.F. Chang's Home Menu frozen entrees are a great option when you want a yummy Chinese food meal at home, but don't have the time to cook -- or when you're craving the taste of P.F. Chang's, but don't have the money to book a table at the restaurant.


Try P.F. Chang's Home Menu for Free!
One lucky Bonggamom Finds reader will win a coupon good for one free P.F. Chang's Home Menu frozen entree for two.


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The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on October 10, 2010; I will draw a winner at random on October 11 and post the winner's name after the winner confirms acceptance. US addresses only. For additional giveaway rules, click here. Good luck!

Disclosure: I received a coupon good for one free product sample, but was not paid to review the product or give my opinions. Product information is provided by the featured company/product and is clearly indicated as such. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

132 Comments, Leave yours here:

redfuzzycow on September 23, 2010 at 11:03 AM said...

i usually get the pork fried rice, yummy!

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Suburban prep on September 23, 2010 at 12:47 PM said...

my husband and I usually go for pot stickers and chicken fried rice. I also love egg drop soup.

Natalia said...

Sweet and sour chicken
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John said...

Eggrolls are my favorites!
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Just call me "B" on September 23, 2010 at 7:28 PM said...

Ginger Chicken!!! YUM!

LAMusing on September 23, 2010 at 7:34 PM said...

Beef with Snow Peas or sweet and sour pork depending on my mood - then always something else for the second dish
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Norma said...

Kung Pao Chicken!
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Laura C on September 24, 2010 at 2:43 PM said...

I always get lettuce wrap.
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BowieTip on September 24, 2010 at 3:31 PM said...

Shrimp fried rice and cold Chinese beer.

Laura C on September 24, 2010 at 5:25 PM said...

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Amber on September 24, 2010 at 6:25 PM said...

I order shrimp lo mein and ginger chicken
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Jessica on September 24, 2010 at 9:09 PM said...

I always get orange chicken
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Timshaun on September 24, 2010 at 9:26 PM said...

I always order beef and broccoli
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Laura C on September 24, 2010 at 11:04 PM said...

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sphinx63 on September 25, 2010 at 6:36 AM said...

I always order Vegetable Lo Mein. Thanks!

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twinmomoftwins on September 25, 2010 at 7:19 AM said...

I always order the mandarin chicken
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hity88 on September 25, 2010 at 11:13 AM said...

I get the shrimp fried rice.

PAIGE on September 25, 2010 at 2:31 PM said...

I order pork egg foo young.
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jappleseed on September 25, 2010 at 4:10 PM said...

pork fried rice

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sksweeps on September 25, 2010 at 5:01 PM said...

LOL - I *always* order Orange Chicken!

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Laura C on September 26, 2010 at 3:21 AM said...

shared favorite dish
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Kutty1101 on September 27, 2010 at 10:10 AM said...

I always order General Tso Chicken when I eat at a Chinese Restaurant.
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Anonymous said...

I like the sweet & sour chicken with egg rolls and fried rice!

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Jenn S. on September 27, 2010 at 7:38 PM said...

When we eat Chinese, someone always orders the Sesame chicken.

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Unknown on September 29, 2010 at 6:29 AM said...

I like Mongolian Beef
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Tamara B. on September 29, 2010 at 5:16 PM said...

I always order chicken fried rice or Lo Mein with spring rolls.
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hiann88 on September 30, 2010 at 3:45 PM said...

I usually order the beef and broccoli.

Unknown on September 30, 2010 at 11:06 PM said...

honey chicken
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clynsg on October 1, 2010 at 7:03 AM said...

Usually Kung Pao Chicken.

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Kristen on October 1, 2010 at 4:40 PM said...

I usually order Sweet and Sour Chicken or Kung Pao Chicken.

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AmberGreen on October 1, 2010 at 10:39 PM said...

The Honey Chicken and Fried Green Beans are the best.

janetfaye on October 2, 2010 at 1:47 AM said...

I usually order General Tsao's Chicken.

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janetfaye on October 2, 2010 at 1:50 AM said...

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janetfaye on October 3, 2010 at 12:22 PM said...

I follow you on NB - Janet Fri

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Mary @SweepingMe on October 3, 2010 at 5:48 PM said...

I love, love, love sweet and sour chicken...

Ronda on October 5, 2010 at 8:24 PM said...

I love chicken fried rice and wonton soup.

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Louis H on October 6, 2010 at 3:51 AM said...

I always order / get sesame balls for desert and for main course Kunk Pao Chicken

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Pat said...

I order Cashew Chicken.
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lezanac on October 7, 2010 at 12:08 AM said...

shrimp fried rice lezanac@yahoo.com

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loni broesch on October 7, 2010 at 10:28 AM said...

we always get the lettuce wraps at PF Changs

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Unknown on October 7, 2010 at 12:09 PM said...

I love Won Ton Soup and Sweet and Sour Chicken. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

Elle on October 7, 2010 at 7:47 PM said...

I always order General Tso's Chicken, and spring rolls!
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Elle on October 7, 2010 at 7:49 PM said...

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Anonymous said...

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Martina said...

General Tso's Chicken.

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Cori Westphal on October 8, 2010 at 11:21 AM said...

I'm a big fan of Kung Pao Chicken! Yum!

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Erica C. on October 8, 2010 at 5:06 PM said...

I usually order Hunan Beef or Orange Chicken.

B.J. said...

i always get friend rice and sweet and sour chicken (chucosbabygirl(at)yahoo(dot)com)

Cheryl on October 8, 2010 at 5:19 PM said...

I usually go to the buffets, and I always get the crab rangoons. Love 'em.

Aleksandra Nearing on October 8, 2010 at 6:26 PM said...

sweet and sour chicken!
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Mommy 2 Monkeys on October 8, 2010 at 7:18 PM said...

I like to get sesame chicken.

erma on October 9, 2010 at 3:04 AM said...

I always get the pot stickers and chicken fried rice.
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Melissa B. on October 9, 2010 at 7:42 AM said...

I always get sweet and sour chicken or pork.

Tom on October 9, 2010 at 9:24 AM said...

I usually get some wontons. Thanks!

tallcapp on October 9, 2010 at 9:35 AM said...

I always order the lettuce wrap.

mail4rosey on October 9, 2010 at 9:39 AM said...

I always order paper-wrapped chicken for our toddler.

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Unknown on October 9, 2010 at 10:41 AM said...

i always get vegetable fried rice and spring rolls!

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Anonymous said...

I usually get chicken fried rice
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Unknown on October 9, 2010 at 1:49 PM said...

i always get crab ragoon

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Anonymous said...

Sweet and Sour Chicken!

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SuNNyRaiN on October 9, 2010 at 4:11 PM said...

I always get beef with broccoli! yum =)

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Storm, The Psychotic Housewife on October 9, 2010 at 7:02 PM said...

I like to order General Tso's.

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Anonymous said...

I usually get the sweet and sour chicken.
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jemr2 on October 9, 2010 at 7:27 PM said...

We must get the chicken lettuce wraps. Delicious!

susitravl on October 9, 2010 at 9:21 PM said...

I almost always order Crab Rangoon if it doesn't come with my meal.
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EmmaPeel on October 9, 2010 at 10:19 PM said...

Eggrolls

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Dawn Reid on October 10, 2010 at 12:44 AM said...

I always order Orange Chicken.
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Unknown on October 10, 2010 at 6:12 AM said...

I love shrimp with lobster sauce.
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Gaines7 on October 10, 2010 at 7:05 AM said...

I usually order shrimp lomein. Thank you.

susan1215 on October 10, 2010 at 7:23 AM said...

I usually order broccoli and beef

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Kathy P on October 10, 2010 at 8:25 AM said...

i always order shrimp lo mein :)

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kelley c on October 10, 2010 at 11:06 AM said...

I always like chicken fried rice.

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js22 on October 10, 2010 at 11:22 AM said...

I order Kung Pao chicken, General Tso's Chicken, or Beef in garlic sauce! Oh, and hot and sour soup - yum!
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tami said...

Love chicken fried rice on the side of whatever I'm having.
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dlhaley on October 10, 2010 at 2:32 PM said...

I would like to try the Shrimp in Garlic Sauce.


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Amy delong on October 10, 2010 at 4:18 PM said...

I always eat the sweet and sour chicken!
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cman on October 10, 2010 at 4:33 PM said...

Pork potstickers and pork friend rice.

Renee G on October 10, 2010 at 6:01 PM said...

I usually get the Almond Chicken.
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Brian E. on October 10, 2010 at 6:30 PM said...

Thanks for the giveaway...I always order the Kung Pao Chicken, steamed rice, and and an extra order of steamed broccoli !

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Sand on October 10, 2010 at 6:35 PM said...

I always get Char Su Bao.

Unknown on October 10, 2010 at 7:48 PM said...

I usually order Pepper Steak. garrettsambo@aol.com

07violet on October 10, 2010 at 8:23 PM said...

steamed veggies or veggie lo mein

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Donna on October 10, 2010 at 11:57 PM said...

I usually get cashew chicken.
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bonggamom on October 19, 2010 at 12:45 PM said...

Congratulations to the winner: #85, tallcapp!

hity88 on October 24, 2010 at 5:25 PM said...

I usually order the orange chicken.

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