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El Pollo Loco kicks off new year with lighter menu items

The Under 500 line includes the Chicken & Shrimp Grilled Tostada, Double Chicken Wet Burrito, Grilled Chicken & Kale Salad, and Skinny Chicken Quesadilla.

January 5, 2015

El Pollo Loco has announced an extension of its Under 500 line with four new menu items, each under 500 calories. The new offerings include the Chicken & Shrimp Grilled Tostada, Double Chicken Wet Burrito, Grilled Chicken & Kale Salad, and Skinny Chicken Quesadilla.

"Our under 500 menu resonates very well with guests and we are pleased to expand this line with five new offerings," said Ed Valle, CMO of El Pollo Loco. "Our new low calorie entrees give consumers everyday access to authentic, healthier, more flavorful options that come directly from our grills. It's great to be able to offer consumers a destination where they do not have to sacrifice flavor to eat right every day."

The new under-500 calorie menu items include the following:

• Chicken & Shrimp Grilled Tostada: Grilled whole wheat tortilla layered with seasoned black beans, lettuce blend, chopped chicken breast, shrimp, pico de gallo, and topped with crumbled cotija cheese
• Double Chicken Wet Burrito: Whole wheat tortilla folded with chopped chicken breast, pico de gallo, enchilada sauce and topped with crumbled cotija
• Grilled Chicken & Kale Salad: Baby kale and spring mix blend with carrots and cabbage, roasted & salted pepitas, dried cranberries, fresh avocados, crumbled cotija and chicken breast
• Skinny Chicken Quesadilla: Grilled whole wheat tortilla filled with chopped chicken breast, shredded jack cheese, pico de gallo, cabbage, onions, crumbled cotija, poblano salsa, and cilantro