Chipotle unveils new Honey Chicken protein option: Here's when you can get it
Chipotle unveils new Honey Chicken protein option: Here's when you can get it
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Fans of Chipotle now have a new protein option to choose from.
The Mexican fast-casual restaurant chain announced Thursday, March 6 that Chipotle Honey Chicken will be available across restaurants in North America and the United Kingdom beginning Friday, March 7 and for a limited time.
Chipotle Rewards members can get exclusive early access on Thursday, March 6 via the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com and Chipotle.ca., according to the company, and the protein will be available in France and Germany starting Wednesday, March 12.
"Chipotle's latest culinary innovation is a bold, new menu item that perfectly balances unique heat from chipotle peppers and a touch of sweet from pure wildflower honey," according to the company's announcement.
'Delicate balance of heat and a touch of sweet'
Chipotle, citing the National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot 2025 Culinary Forecast," said hot honey is the top trending flavor. The company said the protein did well while test-marketing in Nashville and Sacramento, emerging as a fan favorite "thanks to a balanced flavor made with real ingredients."
The Honey Chicken is made with fresh chicken, seasoned with savory Mexican spices, in a marinade of seared, smoked chipotle peppers and a touch of pure honey, according to Chipotle.
"Chipotle Honey Chicken was our top performing limited time offer in test markets and we're excited for guests to taste this bold, new protein with their go-to order," said Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer, in the news release. "The delicate balance of heat and a touch of sweet pairs perfectly with our real ingredients prepared fresh every day."
The company said it is featuring the "Most Popular Chipotle Honey Chicken Bowl" on its app and website for easy ordering, "making it simple for guests to experience the new protein."
The bowl contains 880 calories and features the Honey Chicken with white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, sour cream, cheese and lettuce, according to Chipotle.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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