{"id":2905,"date":"2026-04-21T19:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2905"},"modified":"2026-04-21T19:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:42:40","slug":"chipotle-is-bringing-back-chipotle-honey-chicken-to-the-menu-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2905","title":{"rendered":"Chipotle Is Bringing Back Chipotle Honey Chicken To The Menu\u2014Here&#8217;s What To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-hl6xtf e1wzc3k51\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><span class=\"css-1rzbsk9 e1wzc3k50\">1 min read<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1jx1kps etlajd3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section\" class=\"css-p1fz9n e1q3dcg6\">\n<h3 data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header\" class=\"css-1fv4nwp e1q3dcg5\"><button aria-label=\"Hide Key Points section\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header-button\" class=\"css-ec8vqf e1q3dcg4\"><\/p>\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-wrapper\" data-collapsible-open=\"true\" class=\"css-lhm19 e1q3dcg0\"><span data-testid=\"iconRight\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-right\" class=\"css-1ep4808 e1q3dcg1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/caret-right-regular.a6ec664.svg\" alt=\"Caret Right\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/h3>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section-text\" class=\"css-nzvxqj e1q3dcg3\">\n<div class=\"css-ex91la etlajd2\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Chipotle is bringing back Chipotle Honey Chicken after it became the chain\u2019s most-ordered limited-time protein ever.<\/li>\n<li>The returning protein combines smoky chipotle heat with a sweeter honey finish.<\/li>\n<li>It will be available across North America and Europe for a limited time starting April 28.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Chipotle lovers, it may be time to switch up your usual burrito order. The chain is bringing back one of its most popular limited-time menu items: Chipotle Honey Chicken.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The spicy-sweet protein first debuted last year and quickly became a fan favorite. In fact, when it launched, it became the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.chipotle.com\/2026-04-21-CHIPOTLE-KICKS-OFF-THE-SUMMER-SEASON-WITH-THE-RETURN-OF-HIGHLY-POPULAR-CHIPOTLE-HONEY-CHICKEN\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/newsroom.chipotle.com\/2026-04-21-CHIPOTLE-KICKS-OFF-THE-SUMMER-SEASON-WITH-THE-RETURN-OF-HIGHLY-POPULAR-CHIPOTLE-HONEY-CHICKEN\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"most-ordered\" data-node-id=\"1.3\" class=\"body-link css-8bav6j emevuu60\">most-ordered<\/a> limited-time protein in the chain\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-22\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"large\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-large embed css-13f5bxj e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Bowl of food with rice, beans, chicken, guacamole, and a side of sauce.\" title=\"Bowl of food with rice, beans, chicken, guacamole, and a side of sauce.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/0120bebf-6779-47e7-b949-422bb42a1733.png?crop=1xw:0.563xh;0xw,0.207xh&amp;resize=768:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/0120bebf-6779-47e7-b949-422bb42a1733.png?crop=1xw:0.563xh;0xw,0.207xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/0120bebf-6779-47e7-b949-422bb42a1733.png?crop=1xw:0.563xh;0xw,0.207xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/0120bebf-6779-47e7-b949-422bb42a1733.png?crop=1xw:0.563xh;0xw,0.207xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/0120bebf-6779-47e7-b949-422bb42a1733.png?crop=1xw:0.563xh;0xw,0.207xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/0120bebf-6779-47e7-b949-422bb42a1733.png?crop=1xw:0.563xh;0xw,0.207xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/0120bebf-6779-47e7-b949-422bb42a1733.png?crop=1xw:0.563xh;0xw,0.207xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Chipotle<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">And it\u2019s easy to see why. The chicken is marinated in a smoky chipotle, freshly grilled, and finished with a drizzle of honey. At a time when sweet-and-spicy, or \u201cswicy,\u201d combinations are everywhere, bringing this one back feels like a no-brainer.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-23\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">So how does it taste compared to the current special protein, and my personal favorite, Chicken al Pastor? Chipotle Honey Chicken lets the sweetness take center stage. Instead of the brightness of pineapple and lime that defines Chicken al Pastor, this one is bolstered with the savory, smoky chipotle flavor.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-24\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"large\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-large embed css-13f5bxj e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"A piece of food on a black fork held by a hand.\" title=\"A piece of food on a black fork held by a hand.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/264935b3-9ae8-4541-8368-703e864f9961.jpeg?crop=0.502xw:0.377xh;0.226xw,0.321xh&amp;resize=768:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/264935b3-9ae8-4541-8368-703e864f9961.jpeg?crop=0.502xw:0.377xh;0.226xw,0.321xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/264935b3-9ae8-4541-8368-703e864f9961.jpeg?crop=0.502xw:0.377xh;0.226xw,0.321xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/264935b3-9ae8-4541-8368-703e864f9961.jpeg?crop=0.502xw:0.377xh;0.226xw,0.321xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/264935b3-9ae8-4541-8368-703e864f9961.jpeg?crop=0.502xw:0.377xh;0.226xw,0.321xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/264935b3-9ae8-4541-8368-703e864f9961.jpeg?crop=0.502xw:0.377xh;0.226xw,0.321xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/264935b3-9ae8-4541-8368-703e864f9961.jpeg?crop=0.502xw:0.377xh;0.226xw,0.321xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Gabby Romero<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">It\u2019s also noticeably saucier, which is not a bad thing. For a meat that can sometimes be dry, the moisture from the sauce is a much-welcomed addition. If you want to enjoy the limited-edition item on its own instead of a burrito or bowl, it\u2019s also available as a High Protein Cup\u2014or, as I like to call it, the Gym Bro Pup Cup.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Fans can order the Chipotle Honey Chicken at all locations across North America starting April 28. To mark the return, Chipotle is also offering a $0 delivery fee on all Chipotle Honey Chicken orders placed <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chipotle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.chipotle.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"online\" data-node-id=\"8.1\" class=\"body-link css-8bav6j emevuu60\">online<\/a> or in the app through May 11.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-25\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-u95ltk e94w1mj3\"\/><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 min read Chipotle is bringing back Chipotle Honey Chicken after it became the chain\u2019s most-ordered limited-time protein ever. The returning protein combines smoky chipotle heat with a sweeter honey finish. It will be available across North America and Europe for a limited time starting April 28. 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