It’s official: the Chipotle Honey Chicken returns April 28. Find out why this “swicy” chicken was so popular and how to customize your protein-packed bowl.
Fans of the “swicy” food trend have reason to celebrate. Chipotle Mexican Grill has officially announced that Chipotle Honey Chicken returns. After its successful 2025 debut, which became the brand’s best-performing limited-time offering, the protein is back on the menu starting April 28. The rollout is an international event, with the chicken becoming available at locations across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, and Germany.
Chipotle Honey Chicken Returns: The “Swicy” Flavor Profile
The dish taps into the “sweet and spicy” craze. Chipotle’s version relies on real ingredients: freshly grilled chicken marinated in smoky chipotle peppers and finished with a touch of pure honey. The result is a bold, balanced heat-first, sweet-finish flavor.
“Chipotle Honey Chicken set a new standard for our limited-time offerings, and guests started asking for it back almost immediately,” said Stephanie Perdue, interim chief marketing officer. “It’s proof that when we get flavor and timing right, we create something fans can’t stop thinking about.”
How to Order Like a Pro
For those looking for a protein boost, Chipotle is introducing the High Protein Cup specifically for this launch. For the first time, guests can enjoy Chipotle Honey Chicken in Chipotle’s High Protein Cup, offering a new, protein-forward way to customize their order.
Its return also continues Chipotle’s momentum in menu innovation, following the recent return of Chicken al Pastor and introduction of Cilantro Lime Sauce earlier this year, and signals a broader push to bring more craveable, culturally relevant flavors to the menu in 2026. If you are a newcomer to the “swicy” life, Nevielle Panthaky, senior vice president of culinary at Chipotle, suggests a specific build: a Chipotle Honey Chicken bowl with white rice, black beans, light roasted chili-corn salsa, and guacamole.
Limited-Time Delivery Offer
To kick off the launch, Chipotle is offering a $0 delivery fee on orders featuring the honey chicken placed through the Chipotle app or website from April 28 through May 11. (Minimum orders and additional fees apply; see official site for regional details).
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