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Chipotle Double High Protein Bowl: 81g Protein, 760 cal (2026)
By Alec Zakhary
Chipotle's Double High Protein Bowl: 81g protein, 760 cal — highest-protein item on the High Protein Menu launched Dec 18, 2025. Double Adobo Chicken, light white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, salsa, cheese, romaine. $15.90.
| Macro | Per serving | Per 100g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 81.0 g | 15.9 g | 162% |
| Carbs | 54.0 g | 10.6 g | 20% |
| Fat | 26.0 g | 5.1 g | 33% |
| Fiber | 11.0 g | — | 39% |
Daily-value percentages reference a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA 2020).
What customer reports show
Beyond the brand-claimed numbers, here's what aggregated customer reports and independent investigations turned up:
- Launched Dec 18, 2025 as part of Chipotle's first-ever High Protein Menu — alongside Kylie's High Protein Chicken Bowl (52g protein / 690 cal), Josh Hart's High Protein Burrito (95g protein / 1340 cal), the High Protein-High Fiber Bowl (46g protein / 540 cal), and a snack-size High Protein Cup (32g protein / 4 oz Adobo Chicken).
- $15.90 base price per Chipotle's published menu listing — same price as a Double Chicken Bowl built à la carte from the regular menu.
- Adobo Chicken cross-references at ~32g protein per 4 oz scoop per Chipotle's High Protein Cup nutrition; doubled to 8 oz delivers ~64g protein from chicken alone, with the remaining ~17g protein coming from black beans, Monterey Jack cheese, and minor sources.
- First Chipotle menu item with named portion-controlled high-protein positioning — predecessor builds required full customization (double protein + light rice + ingredient swaps) to hit equivalent macros.
- Per Time Out's independent tasting, the bowl tested 'surprisingly light and refreshing for how satiating it was' despite the reduced rice portion — noted that despite light rice it 'still felt like a regular Chipotle bowl, not diet food.'
- On January 13, 2026 Chipotle ran a free-double-protein day across all High Protein Menu items as a launch reinforcement — signaling protein positioning is a sustained strategy rather than a one-quarter feature.
My take
Highest-protein default at any fast-casual chain at launch. Light rice is the smart move. 26g fat from Monterey Jack is meaningful — if cutting hard, ask for half cheese to drop fat to ~18g.
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in Chipotle's Double High Protein Bowl?
81 grams of protein per bowl, per Chipotle's published nutrition for the High Protein Menu. The bulk (~64g) comes from doubled Adobo Chicken at ~32g protein per 4 oz scoop. Black beans (~7g per ½ cup), Monterey Jack cheese (~6g per portion), and minor contributors round out the remaining ~17g.
What's in the Chipotle Double High Protein Bowl?
Double Adobo Chicken (8 oz total), light white rice (smaller-than-default rice portion), black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and extra romaine lettuce. The 'light rice' and 'extra romaine' are the structural differences from a default double-chicken Chipotle bowl — they shift the macros from carb-heavy to protein-density-focused.
How much does the Double High Protein Bowl cost?
$15.90 base per Chipotle's published menu pricing. Same price as a regular Double Chicken Bowl built à la carte — the High Protein Menu doesn't carry a premium for the named positioning. Pricing varies by region; verify on the Chipotle app or your local store.
Is the Double High Protein Bowl available at all Chipotle locations?
Yes — the High Protein Menu launched nationwide across the U.S. and Canada on December 18, 2025 per Chipotle's official launch announcement. All five High Protein Menu items (Double Bowl, Kylie's Bowl, Josh Hart's Burrito, High Protein-High Fiber Bowl, High Protein Cup) ship at all participating Chipotle stores.
How does this compare to a regular double-chicken bowl I'd build myself?
Roughly equivalent macros for slightly less customization. A double-chicken-no-rice bowl with black beans, salsa, fajita veggies, cheese, and romaine on the regular menu lands around ~64–76g protein at ~520–600 cal per the Chipotle calculator (depending on cheese portion and salsa choice). The Double High Protein Bowl sits at 81g protein / 760 cal because it includes light rice and extra cheese — slightly more carbs and calories for ~5–17g more protein.
Is this bowl good for GLP-1 medication users (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro)?
The macro profile fits — 81g protein and 11g fiber are well-aligned with the high-protein + high-fiber pattern dietitians recommend for GLP-1 reduced-appetite eating. The 760 cal is moderate. The 26g fat from Monterey Jack cheese is borderline for some titration-week patients — fat is among the most common nausea triggers per registered-dietitian guidance. For a more GLP-1-tolerant Chipotle build, see our Chipotle GLP-1 friendly orders page.
Sources
- Brand Chipotle High Protein Menu — official page (760 cal / 81g protein / 11g fiber)
- Brand Chipotle Newsroom — Dec 18, 2025 High Protein Menu launch announcement
- User MyNetDiary — Double High Protein Bowl macro listing (54g carbs, 26g fat detail)
- User Time Out — independent tasting review of the High Protein Menu
- User Food Network — High Protein Menu coverage with item-level breakdown
- User Good Morning America — Chipotle High Protein Menu launch coverage
- Est. Chipotle Nutrition Calculator — for cross-referencing component macros