Sweetgreen Introduces a New Rotisserie-Seasoned Chicken and Its First-Ever Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie
sweetgreen has unveiled a hearty new menu lineup, expanding its Plates category with the introduction of tender and juicy Rotisserie-Seasoned Chicken. The new protein features in two dishes, Jammy Sunday Chicken and Wild Chicken Bello, as well as the Umami Chicken Rice Wrap. Alongside updated versions of popular Plates and the launch of its first-ever Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie, sweetgreen is adding a fresh twist to comfort food with more satisfying meal options designed to encourage customers to return for dinner.
sweetgreen is expanding its menu with a fresh lineup of hearty meals and a new dessert, bringing more variety to its ingredient-focused dining experience. The latest additions include Rotisserie-Seasoned Chicken, three new menu combinations, refreshed versions of popular Plates and the brand’s first-ever Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie. The launch highlights sweetgreen’s continued commitment to scratch cooking, quality ingredients and flavorful meals designed to satisfy customers looking for convenient yet wholesome food options.
The new Plates build on sweetgreen’s approach to preparing food from scratch, combining generous portions of protein with seasoned grains, warm roasted vegetables and carefully crafted sauces. Designed to offer a more substantial alternative to traditional salads, the Plates bring together different textures and complementary flavors in hearty combinations suitable for lunch or dinner.
At the center of the new menu is Rotisserie-Seasoned Chicken, prepared in sweetgreen’s kitchens using boneless, skinless chicken thighs. The chicken is marinated overnight in a savory miso-maple mixture featuring the brand’s rotisserie seasoning blend, lemon juice and vinegar before being roasted. This preparation process helps develop a rich, balanced flavor while maintaining the tenderness of the meat.
The chicken is served in generous fork-and-knife portions across the new Plates, with 50% more chicken than sweetgreen’s standard serving. The increased portion size provides customers with a more protein-packed meal while maintaining the brand’s emphasis on fresh preparation and layered ingredients.
“We love a good salad here at sweetgreen, but sometimes you just need a plate of something warm and hearty,” said Zipporah Allen, Chief Commercial Officer of sweetgreen. “Our new plates represent everything our fans love about us – scratch-cooking, layered flavors, impeccable ingredients – but with an experience ideal for dinner, cold weather, or a delicious helping of protein.”
Three New Menu Combinations Introduce More Variety
The Rotisserie-Seasoned Chicken lineup features three distinct combinations, each bringing together different ingredients, sauces and flavors.
Jammy Sunday Chicken pairs Rotisserie-Seasoned Chicken with savory umami rice, sweet onion jammy, a double portion of spicy broccoli and warm roasted sweet potatoes. The dish is completed with green goddess dressing and a squeeze of lemon, creating a combination of savory, sweet and refreshing flavors.
Wild Chicken Bello offers another hearty option, combining the seasoned chicken with wild rice, warm roasted sweet potatoes, a warm portobello mushroom mix and napa cabbage slaw. Sweet onion jammy and charred jalapeño ranch add additional flavor, balancing the ingredients with a mixture of sweetness and spice.
For customers looking for a convenient handheld meal, the Umami Chicken Rice Wrap brings the new chicken into a tortilla alongside umami rice, shredded cabbage, white cheddar, crumbled bacon and sweet onion jammy. The wrap is served with pesto vinaigrette on the side, providing an additional flavor element.
Popular Plates Receive Flavor Updates
Alongside the new chicken offerings, sweetgreen is refreshing three existing Plates with ingredient changes designed to enhance their overall flavor profiles.
The Caramelized Garlic Steak now includes the new sweet onion jammy, adding a sweet and tangy contrast to the savory steak. The update introduces another layer of flavor while complementing the dish’s existing ingredients.
The Miso-Glazed Salmon receives a refresh featuring umami rice seasoned during cooking and finished with olive oil and lemon juice. The dish is served with creamy avocado mash, bringing together savory, citrus and creamy elements.
Meanwhile, the Hot Honey Chicken now features warm roasted sweet potatoes prepared with maple syrup, avocado oil and savory seasonings. The updated preparation creates caramelized edges and a tender, naturally sweet center, complementing the chicken’s hot honey flavor.
These menu updates expand the selection of warm meals available at sweetgreen while maintaining the brand’s focus on ingredient quality and scratch preparation.
sweetgreen Introduces Its First Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie
Extending its ingredient-focused philosophy beyond main meals, sweetgreen is also introducing its first-ever Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie. The new dessert offers a familiar chocolate chip cookie experience with a distinctive sourdough twist.
Baked fresh daily, the cookie is made using sourdough starter, unbleached wheat flour, rich dark chocolate chips, real butter, egg yolks, organic agave syrup and coconut sugar. The recipe reflects the company’s approach to selecting ingredients with a purpose while offering customers a comforting dessert option to enjoy after their meals.
The cookie is also made without artificial flavors, colors or dyes, reinforcing sweetgreen’s emphasis on ingredient-conscious menu development.
“Bringing a cookie to the sweetgreen menu is a big moment for us,” said Nic Jammet, Co-Founder of sweetgreen. “We’ve always believed that every ingredient should have a purpose, and that philosophy doesn’t stop with the main meal. We wanted to bring the same care and intention to something as familiar and comforting as a chocolate chip cookie. From the sourdough starter to the dark chocolate and fresh baking every day, it’s a sweet finish that feels distinctly sweetgreen.”
Watch Us Cook Activation to Celebrate the Launch
To celebrate the new menu and highlight its scratch-cooking practices, sweetgreen will host a special “Watch Us Cook” activation outside its Union Square restaurant at 870 Broadway, New York, NY 10003.
Scheduled for Friday, November 20, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., the activation will feature two chefs preparing menu favorites inside a glass-enclosed kitchen. The 11-hour demonstration will allow visitors to observe the preparation process, from ingredient preparation to final plating.
Guests attending the event will also have opportunities to sample selected Plates and the new Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie. The experience is designed to give customers a closer look at the kitchen processes and preparation methods behind sweetgreen’s menu.
With the introduction of Rotisserie-Seasoned Chicken, three new meal combinations, refreshed Plates and its first Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie, sweetgreen is broadening its menu to offer customers more satisfying meal and dessert choices. The launch brings together warm, protein-rich dishes and freshly prepared ingredients while extending the company’s scratch-cooking philosophy into a new dessert category.
About sweetgreen:
sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, the brand has reimagined what quick, accessible food can be: fresh, flavorful and built on real relationships with growers. From regional farms to kitchens across the country, sweetgreen serves seasonal, chef-crafted menus across more than 285 locations nationwide, creating spaces where food, people, and purpose come together
