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Chipotle Brings Back Pollo Asado and Debuts Chili Lime Chips in Dual Limited-Time Launch

Chipotle announced the return of Pollo Asado on August 31 and the debut of Chili Lime Chips on September 4, marking the first time the chain has launched two limited-time offers simultaneously. The company also detailed promotions including a free entrée on Chipotle Sundays and a $0 delivery fee for qualifying orders.

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Dual Launch Marks First for Chipotle

Chipotle is introducing two limited-time menu items this week, a move the company says is a first for the chain. On Monday, the restaurant announced that Pollo Asado would return on the last day of August, with new Chili Lime Chips becoming available on Friday, Sept. 4. Customers who order online or through the app can access the chips as a digital exclusive starting Monday.

According to Chipotle, this is the first time it has launched two limited-time offers at once. Chief brand officer Fernando Machado said in a statement that the company had "compelling reasons to do something we've never done before and launch both at once."

Machado explained the decision, saying, "Pollo Asado delivered strong results in testing, giving us clear evidence that guests were excited about the new recipe. At the same time, we saw guests hacking their Chipotle orders with packaged chips and asked ourselves: What would this look like done the Chipotle way? One menu item generated real momentum before going national; the other was inspired directly by how our fans eat Chipotle."

The New Offerings

Pollo Asado, a grilled chicken option, is returning after its initial run. The new Chili Lime Chips are described as a complement to the chicken, with a citrus finish that pairs with the smoky flavors. Nevielle Panthaky, senior vice president of culinary at Chipotle, put together a suggested meal combining the two: a Pollo Asado bowl with white rice, black beans, roasted chili-corn salsa, and guac, with a side of Chili Lime Chips.

Panthaky said in the statement, "With this new recipe, we wanted to bring more brightness and dimension to Pollo Asado while preserving its savory, smoky flavor. The citrus finish cuts through the smoky notes of the chicken and naturally complements the tangy, spiced seasoning of our Chili Lime Chips."

Promotions and Availability

The new items arrive in time for the Chipotle Sundays promotion. Customers who order two or more meals online after 3 m. on Sunday, Sept. 6 — the final day of the deal — receive an additional entrée for free. Additionally, customers who order Pollo Asado in an order of $10 or more on the app or online can get a $0 delivery fee until Sept. 13.

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MassLive

Framing: Promotional and factual

as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Chipotle announced Pollo Asado is returning on the last day of August.
New Chili Lime Chips become available on Friday, Sept. 4.
The chips are a digital exclusive starting on Monday if ordered online or through the app.
This is the first time Chipotle has launched two limited-time offers at once.
Chief brand officer Fernando Machado said they had 'compelling reasons to do something we’ve never done before and launch both at once.'
Machado said 'Pollo Asado delivered strong results in testing, giving us clear evidence that guests were excited about the new recipe.'
Machado said they saw guests hacking their Chipotle orders with packaged chips.
The statement included a meal suggestion of a Pollo Asado bowl with white rice, black beans, roasted chili-corn salsa and guac with a side of the Chili Lime Chips.
Nevielle Panthaky, senior vice president of culinary at Chipotle, put together the suggested order.
Panthaky said 'With this new recipe, we wanted to bring more brightness and dimension to Pollo Asado while preserving its savory, smoky flavor.'
Panthaky said 'The citrus finish cuts through the smoky notes of the chicken and naturally complements the tangy, spiced seasoning of our Chili Lime Chips.'
The new items hit stores in time for the Chipotle Sundays promotion.
Customers who order two or more meals get an additional entrée for free if they order online after 3 pm on Sunday, Sept. 6, the final day of the deal.
Customers who order Pollo Asado in an order of $10 or more on the app or online can get a $0 delivery fee until Sept. 13.

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M Live Michigan

Framing: Promotional and factual

as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Chipotle announced Pollo Asado is returning on the last day of August.
New Chili Lime Chips become available on Friday, Sept. 4.
The chips are a digital exclusive starting on Monday if ordered online or through the app.
This is the first time Chipotle has launched two limited-time offers at once.
Chief brand officer Fernando Machado said they had 'compelling reasons to do something we’ve never done before and launch both at once.'
Machado said 'Pollo Asado delivered strong results in testing, giving us clear evidence that guests were excited about the new recipe.'
Machado said they saw guests hacking their Chipotle orders with packaged chips.
The statement included a meal suggestion of a Pollo Asado bowl with white rice, black beans, roasted chili-corn salsa and guac with a side of the Chili Lime Chips.
Nevielle Panthaky, senior vice president of culinary at Chipotle, put together the suggested order.
Panthaky said 'With this new recipe, we wanted to bring more brightness and dimension to Pollo Asado while preserving its savory, smoky flavor.'
Panthaky said 'The citrus finish cuts through the smoky notes of the chicken and naturally complements the tangy, spiced seasoning of our Chili Lime Chips.'
The new items hit stores in time for the Chipotle Sundays promotion.
Customers who order two or more meals get an additional entrée for free if they order online after 3 pm on Sunday, Sept. 6, the final day of the deal.
Customers who order Pollo Asado in an order of $10 or more on the app or online can get a $0 delivery fee until Sept. 13.

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The Oregonian

Framing: Announces the return of Pollo Asado and the debut of Chili Lime Chips as the main news items. — Promotional and factual

as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Chipotle announced Pollo Asado is returning on the last day of August.
New Chili Lime Chips become available on Friday, Sept. 4.
The chips are a digital exclusive starting on Monday if ordered online or through the app.
This is the first time Chipotle has launched two limited-time offers at once.
Chief brand officer Fernando Machado said they had 'compelling reasons to do something we’ve never done before and launch both at once.'
Machado said 'Pollo Asado delivered strong results in testing, giving us clear evidence that guests were excited about the new recipe.'
Machado said they saw guests hacking their Chipotle orders with packaged chips.
The statement included a meal suggestion of a Pollo Asado bowl with white rice, black beans, roasted chili-corn salsa and guac with a side of the Chili Lime Chips.
Nevielle Panthaky, senior vice president of culinary at Chipotle, put together the suggested order.
Panthaky said 'With this new recipe, we wanted to bring more brightness and dimension to Pollo Asado while preserving its savory, smoky flavor.'
Panthaky said 'The citrus finish cuts through the smoky notes of the chicken and naturally complements the tangy, spiced seasoning of our Chili Lime Chips.'
The new items hit stores in time for the Chipotle Sundays promotion.
Customers who order two or more meals get an additional entrée for free if they order online after 3 pm on Sunday, Sept. 6, the final day of the deal.
Customers who order Pollo Asado in an order of $10 or more on the app or online can get a $0 delivery fee until Sept. 13.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimChipotle announced that Pollo Asado is returning on the last day of August.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Oregonian as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC, M Live Michigan as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC, MassLive as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimChipotle Rewards members got early access to the Chili Lime Chips before the general release.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Oregonian as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC, M Live Michigan as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC, MassLive as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe citrus finish of Chili Lime Chips naturally complements the tangy, spiced seasoning of the chicken.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC

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1 distinct · 3 mastheads · 3 articles consulted: MassLive, M Live Michigan, The Oregonian 3 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31