Limited-time selection blends bright herbs, charred heat and chef-driven creativity across salads, sandwiches, wings and fries alongside seasonal sips
San Francisco, CA (Restaurant News Release) Starbird, the super-premium fast-casual concept known for its Positively Delicious Chicken®, is introducing its newest culinary chapter: a limited-time Chimichurri lineup inspired by Argentina’s iconic herb-forward sauce.
Bringing together fresh herbs and bold flavors with roasted garlic and subtle heat, the Chimichurri menu creates craveable depth in every bite.
The limited-time menu – available March 24 through early summer – includes:
Chimi Chop Salad ($13.77): Crispy chicken, romaine-cabbage blend, arugula, chimichurri-marinated white beans, marinated charred red peppers, pickled red onion, pepita pepper shake, chopped parsley, roasted garlic aioli drizzle, and chimichurri
Chimichurri Star ($10.97): Crispy chicken, roasted garlic aioli, chimichurri, marinated charred red peppers, pepita pepper shake, arugula, on a soft brioche bun
Chimichurri Wings (Starting at $11.97): Chicken wings tossed with roasted garlic aioli, pepita pepper shake, and chopped parsley, served with chimichurri
Chimi Fries ($7.47): Seasoned fries with chimichurri and roasted garlic aioli drizzle, pepita pepper shake, grated parmesan, and chopped parsley, served with roasted garlic aioli
“At Starbird, we see crispy chicken as a canvas for global flavor exploration,” said founder Aaron Noveshen.“We’re constantly drawing inspiration from international culinary trends to introduce bold, vibrant flavors to our menu. Chimichurri delivers brightness, freshness and just the right kick – and it transforms everything from salads to sandwiches into something unexpected.”
To round out the experience, Starbird is also introducing two house-made seasonal beverages: Guava Iced Tea and Strawberry Lemonade, offering tropical sweetness and refreshing citrus to complement the savory items.
The Chimichurri menu is the latest expression of Starbird’s globally inspired, limited-time flavors. Recent offerings have included the Indian Hotbird, featuring warm, aromatic spices, and the Japanese BBQ Starbird, inspired by the sweet and savory depth of Japanese barbecue. Each new release reflects the brand’s commitment to incorporating bold international influences across its chef-driven menu while delivering the craveable, high-quality chicken guests know and love.
To learn more about the brand and/or franchising with Starbird, please visit StarbirdChicken.com and StarbirdFranchising.com, email franchising@starbirdchicken.com or contact 866-327-4779.
About Starbird
Founded in San Francisco in 2016, Starbird is a super-premium fast food brand serving Positively Delicious Chicken® through a modern, thoughtfully designed dining experience that blends hospitality, culinary craft and a smart use of technology. The brand’s menu features signature crispy chicken across salads, tenders, sandwiches, wings, and nuggets – made with bold flavors, high-quality ingredients and a focus on consistency and execution.
Starbird was founded by restaurant entrepreneur Aaron Noveshen through his firm, The Culinary Edge, with a vision to bring higher-quality food and thoughtful hospitality to quick-service dining. Built upon pillars of culinary innovation, a frictionless service model and operational excellence, Starbird has established a differentiated position within the $34 billion U.S. chicken category. Today, the brand operates 19 locations and continues to expand into new markets.
Starbird’s fresh, chef-driven approach has earned widespread industry recognition, including being named Nation’s Restaurant News’ Chicken Showdown winner in 2023, appearing on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers for nine consecutive years (ranking #7 in 2025), and landing on Restaurant Business/Technomic’s Future 50 list. Starbird has also been featured in QSR’s Best Brands to Work For in 2025.
For more information, go to StarbirdChicken.com, or follow the brand on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
Contact:
Courtney Sybesma
Champion
csybesma@championmgt.com