ORLANDO, Fla. — Chipotle Mexican Grill announced Tuesday that it is adding Chicken al Pastor to its menus, describing it as having a “sophisticated flavor profile and elevated taste.”
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The restaurant chain said the new protein option is marinated with adobo, morita peppers, ground achiote and a splash of pineapple juice and is finished off with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
The company said the limited-time offer will appear at restaurants worldwide this week, marking the first time it has introduced a new menu item globally.
“Guests are looking to restaurants for unique menu items they cannot make at home,” Chris Brandt, Chipotle’s chief marketing officer, said in a news release. “Al pastor has been gaining mass appeal in recent years.”
The restaurant describes the new menu option as “juicy and aromatic with slightly smoky notes and a hint of fruitiness that evokes the flavor of traditional al pastor.”
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The new menu item was first tested out at 94 restaurant test in Denver and Indianapolis before it was launched globally.
Chipotle has 3,200 restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
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