Starbird Launches Limited-Time Honey Chili Crisp Lineup Across Tenders, Wings, Sandwich, Salad and Wrap

# What launched Starbird rolled out a limited-time Honey Chili Crisp lineup on Sept. 29. The program adds five menu items that pair the brand's signature crispy chicken with chili crisp, honey, ginger and Starbird's Nashville Spice. Offerings span tenders, wings, a sandwich, a salad and a wrap.

# What the flavor profile is Chili crisp provides crunch and the aromatic components of infused chili oil, peppers and garlic. Starbird's version layers sweetness (honey) and ginger, then finishes items with sesame seeds, green onion and cilantro in many preparations. The chain also serves ginger aioli and extra honey chili crisp on the side for the tenders and wings.

# The five menu items

• Honey Chili Crisp Tenders: Crispy chicken tenders topped with honey chili crisp, green onion, cilantro and sesame seeds, served with ginger aioli and extra honey chili crisp on the side.
• Honey Chili Crisp Sandwich: Crispy chicken fillet with honey chili crisp, ginger aioli, cucumber, shredded iceberg lettuce and green cabbage, sesame seeds, green onion and cilantro on a toasted brioche bun.

• Honey Crunch Wrap: Two crispy chicken tenders wrapped with a romaine and cabbage blend, red cabbage, carrot, cucumbers, edamame, green onion, cilantro, ginger aioli, honey soy dressing and Honey Crunch Crumble.
• Honey Chili Crisp Wings: Wings tossed with honey chili crisp, green onion, cilantro and sesame seeds, served with ginger aioli and extra honey chili crisp on the side.

# How Starbird positions the launch Starbird frames the Honey Chili Crisp lineup as a way to bring a trend-forward flavor to its core crispy-chicken platform. CEO Greg Levin is quoted describing honey chili crisp as combining sweet, sticky and spicy elements with crunch and savory notes that pair naturally with the brand's crispy chicken.

# Brand context and expansion notes Founded in San Francisco in 2016, Starbird emphasizes culinary-forward chicken, housemade sauces and a mix of crispy and grilled items. The brand operates 20 locations and continues expansion. Starbird notes prior industry recognition, including wins and rankings in Nation's Restaurant News, Fast Casual and Restaurant Business/Technomic lists.

# Practical details for diners Starbird's rotating menu program. Pricing and availability can vary by location. The chain's website (StarbirdChicken.com) and social channels can provide local availability and any updates.

# Where this fits in the market

# Final takeaway If you want Starbird's take on the honey-plus-chili-crisp trend, the limited-time lineup gives five distinct formats to try the combination of sweet, heat, crunch and ginger-forward notes. Check local menus for availability and pricing.