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Chipotle’s chicken al pastor, which is marinaded in morita peppers, ground achiote and pineapple, debuted in March 2023. It grew so popular that it soon made up 20% of all orders, Chipotle said.

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I would describe it as almost an al pastor vibe but with chicken. The glazed bits of poultry are sweet, smoky, and fruity. There’s a delicious char to each bit of chicken, too.