Chipotle's best-selling limited edition Honey Chicken. How to find it in Delaware
The sweet success of Chipotle's Honey Chicken has fans of the surging hot honey trend across state lines wanting to take a bite of the unique flavor combination, and the fast-casual chain is listening.
Chipotle on Thursday launched early access to the new protein addition to select members on their apps and website across the nation, with the company offering customers the punchy new protein in-restaurant starting Friday.
Here's what to know about the company's latest creation and when and how to get it in New Jersey.
Chipotle Rewards members have access today, Thursday, March, 6, to add honey chicken to their favorite meals on the Chipotle app or on Chipotle.com. It is free to sign up to become a Chipotle Rewards member on their website.
Beginning on Friday, March 7, honey chicken will be available to guests ordering in-person at a Chipotle location.
Chipotle Honey Chicken is only available today, Thursday, March 6, via the Chipotle app or through an online order for Rewards members. On Friday, March 7, you can order the protein to add to your favorite menu item in-store.
The Chipotle Honey Chicken is made with fresh, grilled chicken seasoned with savory Mexican spices in a marinade of seared and smoked chipotle peppers and a tough of pure honey, Chipotle said in a news release.
The most popular item, and what is featured on the Chipotle app, is the Chipotle Honey Chicken Bowl, which includes the new protein option with white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, sour cream, cheese and lettuce.
There are 11 Chipotle locations in Delaware, according to the chain's website. To find your nearest restaurant, visit the Chipotle website.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
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