Chicken Supreme & Hot Mess Burger Return at Jack in the Box (2026)
As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Jack in the Box brought back two discontinued menu items in early 2026: the Chicken Supreme, retired since 2004, and the Hot Mess Burger, off the menu since 2013.
Quick answer: The Chicken Supreme returned in January 2026, and the Hot Mess Burger followed as a limited-time item from February 16 through April 5, 2026. The Hot Mess Burger features a jumbo beef patty, white cheese sauce, shredded pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeños, and crispy onion rings on toasted sourdough bread. It’s also offered as a $13 Munchie Meal with two tacos, curly fries, a drink, and a collectible Meat Riot antenna ball. The Chicken Supreme returned as a crispy chicken sandwich with Swiss-style cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo-onion sauce on a wheat bun, starting around $3.49.
What Returned, and When
Chicken Supreme, January 2026
The Chicken Supreme first debuted in 1980 and was discontinued in 2004. Jack in the Box’s own announcement of its 75th anniversary confirms the sandwich came back as the first of several planned nostalgic menu returns for 2026.
The comeback version is a crispy chicken patty with Swiss-style cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo-onion sauce on a toasted wheat bun. It’s available as a standalone sandwich, a Double Chicken Supreme (a second patty and extra cheese), and as part of a Double Chicken Supreme Munchie Meal with two tacos, curly fries, a drink, and a limited-edition Jibbi bag charm.
Hot Mess Burger, February 16 to April 5, 2026
Jack in the Box’s official announcement confirms the Hot Mess Burger returned nationwide and in the Jack app on February 16. Nation’s Restaurant News reported that the promotion ran through April 5, in response to years of fan requests on social media.
What’s on the Hot Mess Burger?
According to Jack in the Box’s press materials, the burger is built from:
- A 100% beef jumbo patty, seasoned as it grills
- White cheese sauce
- Shredded pepper jack cheese
- Pickled jalapeños
- Crispy onion rings
- Toasted sourdough bread
The combination of a drippy cheese sauce, melted pepper jack, and crunchy onion rings is where the burger gets its name, it isn’t meant to be a neat, tidy sandwich.
Hot Mess Munchie Meal
Nation’s Restaurant News confirmed the Hot Mess Munchie Meal was priced at $13 and included the burger, two tacos, curly fries, a drink, and an exclusive Meat Riot antenna ball while supplies lasted.
Price Snapshot
| Item | Price |
| Chicken Supreme (sandwich) | Starting around $3.49 |
| Chicken Supreme Combo | Sandwich + small fries + small drink |
| Double Chicken Supreme Munchie Meal | Double sandwich + 2 tacos + curly fries + drink + Jibbi charm |
| Hot Mess Burger (sandwich) | Priced individually; check your location or the app |
| Hot Mess Munchie Meal | $13 |
Prices can vary by location and ordering channel, confirm the total in the Jack in the Box app before ordering. You can also check our current promo codes and digital coupons for anything that stacks.
Calories & Nutrition
Jack in the Box hasn’t published a single consolidated nutrition figure for the Hot Mess Burger or Chicken Supreme in this campaign that we could independently verify, and the number changes depending on whether you order the sandwich alone, a combo, or the full Munchie Meal. For general calorie guidance across Jack’s standard menu, including the tacos and curly fries that come with both Munchie Meals, see our nutrition guide.
Is It Worth Trying?
The Hot Mess Burger’s white cheese sauce and pepper jack combination is a genuinely different flavor from Jack’s usual burger lineup, and the sourdough bread sets it apart from a standard bun. The trade-off is exactly what the name promises, it’s not a tidy sandwich to eat one-handed.
The Chicken Supreme is a simpler, more nostalgic pick, a straightforward crispy chicken sandwich with a mayo-onion sauce that longtime customers had been requesting for years.
If you want to try the Hot Mess Burger’s flavors without the full sandwich, some customers have combined loaded curly fries with white cheese sauce and jalapeños as an off-menu order, check our secret menu guide for more hacks like this.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hot Mess Burger still available?
It ran as a limited-time item from February 16 through April 5, 2026. Availability after that date depends on whether your location still has stock, check the app.
What’s on the Hot Mess Burger?
A jumbo beef patty, white cheese sauce, shredded pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeños, and crispy onion rings on toasted sourdough bread.
How much is the Hot Mess Munchie Meal?
It was priced at $13 and included the burger, two tacos, curly fries, a drink, and a collectible antenna ball while supplies lasted.
When did the Chicken Supreme come back?
January 2026, as the first item in Jack in the Box’s 75th-anniversary lineup of menu returns.
What’s on the Chicken Supreme?
A crispy chicken patty, Swiss-style cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo-onion sauce on a wheat bun.
Related Jack in the Box Guides
- Jack in the Box Deals & Digital Exclusives — current promotions
- Jack in the Box Promo Codes & Coupons — stack savings on your order
- Jack in the Box Secret Menu — off-menu combos worth trying
- Jack in the Box Sauces — full list of dipping and specialty sauces
- Jack in the Box Nutrition Guide — calories across the standard menu
