Chipotle Introduces High Protein Menu Featuring Meals Crafted by Creators and Athletes

Chipotle is set to unveil a brand-new, protein-centric menu throughout North America, featuring meals created by influential figures, starting in January.

The popular fast-casual chain has officially announced its inaugural High Protein Menu, which will launch in the United States and Canada on December 23. This specially curated selection introduces an exciting array of dishes that highlight Adobo Chicken and Steak, culminating in Chipotle’s very first independent protein snack.

Among the innovative offerings is the High Protein Cup—the chain’s first-ever snack option. This cup contains four ounces of either Adobo Chicken or Steak and can be enjoyed as a standalone item or as an enhancement to a regular meal.

Chipotle has shared that the motivation for this menu stems from evolving customer preferences, as patrons often personalize their bowls and entrees to boost protein content.

High Protein Menu Offerings

The High Protein Menu features an impressive selection of items:

Double High Protein Bowl
- 81g protein, 11g fiber, 760 calories
- A hearty burrito bowl topped with double Adobo Chicken, light white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and extra romaine lettuce.
High Protein High Fiber Bowl
- 46g protein, 14g fiber, 540 calories
- Includes Adobo Chicken, light brown rice, black beans, fajita veggies, roasted chili-corn salsa, fresh tomato salsa, and romaine lettuce.
High Protein Low Calorie Salad
- 36g protein, 10g fiber, 470 calories
- This salad features Adobo Chicken, a Supergreens lettuce mix, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, and guacamole.
Double High Protein Burrito
- 79g protein, 6g fiber, 840 calories
- A robust burrito with double Adobo Chicken, fresh tomato salsa, fajita veggies, Monterey Jack cheese, and romaine lettuce.
High Protein Cup with Adobo Chicken
- 32g protein, 180 calories
- A four-ounce serving of Adobo Chicken, perfect for snacking.
Adobo Chicken Taco
- 15g protein, 190 calories
- A tasty soft flour tortilla filled with Adobo Chicken, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and romaine lettuce.

Upcoming Creator-Inspired Protein Creations

On January 5, Chipotle plans to broaden this menu by adding meals conceived by notable creators and athletes, available through its digital platforms.

The exciting new dishes will include:

Josh Hart’s High Protein Burrito
- 95g protein, 14g fiber, 1, 340 calories
- A lavish burrito featuring double Adobo Chicken, white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Smaller Sam’s High Protein Tacos
- 40g protein, 6g fiber, 580 calories
- Three crispy corn tortilla tacos filled with Adobo Chicken, light roasted chili-corn salsa, and fajita veggies, served alongside tomatillo-red chili salsa and sour cream.
Kylie’s High Protein Chicken Bowl
- 52g protein, 12g fiber, 690 calories
- A nutritious bowl packed with Adobo Chicken, half white rice, half brown rice, half black beans, half pinto beans, extra fajita veggies, tomatillo green-chili salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and romaine lettuce.

“For years, guests have leveraged Chipotle’s customizable offerings to create high-protein, fiber-rich meals to their liking, ” stated Chris Brandt, President and Chief Brand Officer of Chipotle.“This thoughtfully curated menu showcases that fan behavior with clean, wholesome ingredients and customizable portions.”

This announcement follows shortly after Chipotle declared a festive promotion, offering free meals to patrons who visit the restaurant on December 20 while wearing an ugly Christmas sweater.

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