Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the launch of a protein that can be added to your Chipotle order. It comes seasoned with a marinade of the brand’s signature adobo, Morita peppers and ground achiote with a splash of pineapple. It can be added to burrito bowls, burritos, salads and other of Chipotle’s menu items.
About Chipotle’s new protein
Chicken al Pastor is the new protein, which is available at all Chipotle restaurants for a limited time.
“We’ve put our own spicy spin on al pastor with our freshly grilled chicken and have created a truly delicious menu item that fans will crave. It’s where fire meets flavour,” Chris Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer, said in a press release statement.
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The protein is made with Responsibly Raised chicken and features smoky notes with a flavour of fruitiness. The press release also mentioned that according to Datassential: MenuTrends 2021, al pastor is one of the Mexican dishes that is growing fast in popularity.
Chipotle is celebrating the launch of its new protein with a special offer. There will be no delivery fee for Chicken al Pastor orders from March 16 to March 26. This is applicable for orders placed through the app and the website. So if you’re a fan of Chipotle, then you might want to check out the newest addition to their menu.