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Chicken al Pastor Returns to Chipotle
March 12, 2024
Chipotle has brought back a wildly popular item, Chicken al Pastor, to its menu. The protein features bold flavors like adobo, morita peppers, and ground achiote with a splash of pineapple, fresh lime, and cilantro to brighten the taste.
Chicken al Pastor debuted in March 2023 “as Chipotle’s first global menu innovation” and quickly became a fan favorite. A company press statement revealed just how the craveable menu item is prepared.
The fan-favorite dish is made with fresh chicken covered in a rich marinade of seared morita peppers and ground achiote. This heat is balanced with the sweetness of pineapple, the acidity of fresh lime, and the bite of cilantro.
Chipotle claims fans have petitioned for Chicken al Pastor’s return since it left menus in August 2023. “About one in five transactions included Chicken al Pastor when it was featured on our menu last year,” said Chris Brandt, chief brand officer of Chipotle. “Given the performance and the fans wanting its return so enthusiastically, we are thrilled to make this the fastest item to ever come back to Chipotle.”
Along with the return of Chicken al Pastor is the complete recipe for the most popular burrito bowl featuring the protein. It includes white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, cheese, and guacamole. The “Most Ordered Chicken al Pastor Bowl” is available for convenient one-tap digital ordering in the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com, and stores.
As of December 2023, Chipotle had over 3,400 restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. It is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe.
Chicken al Pastor returns on March 12, 2024, for a limited time. Chipotle celebrates the menu item’s return with a $0 delivery fee offer on all Chicken al Pastor orders placed through the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com, and Chipotle.ca from March 14 through March 24 in the U.S. and Canada.
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