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El Pollo Loco unveils four new Pollo Bowl entrees

October 15, 2013

El Pollo Loco has introduced four new variations of its signature entree, The Pollo Bowl: Chicken Mexican Cobb, Chicken Ranchero, Chicken Mole and Ultimate Double Chicken.

The new Pollo Bowls are available for a limited time only.

"At El Pollo Loco, we have reinvented our Pollo Bowls to take our guests on a flavor journey," said Ed Valle, chief marketing officer, El Pollo Loco. "Our new handcrafted Pollo Bowls highlight the iconic flavors of Mexico, including Mole and Ranchero Sauce in an authentic and approachable way."

Like the Original Pollo Bowl, the four new varieties feature the brand's signature chicken, which is marinated in a proprietary blend of lime, fruit juice, garlic, spices and seasoning and then grilled on an open flame.

• The Chicken Mexican Cobb Pollo Bowl features bacon, avocado, a blend of corn and red peppers, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, Spanish rice, pinto beans and chopped cabbage topped with chicken and pico de gallo salsa.
• The Chicken Mole Pollo Bowl features chicken, avocado, sour cream, Spanish rice, pinto beans, chopped cabbage and pico de gallo salsa topped with a traditional Mexican mole sauce made with chile peppers, peanuts and cocoa.
• The Chicken Ranchero Pollo Bowl features chicken topped with Spanish rice, seasoned black beans, avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cabbage, sour cream and pico de gallo salsa, topped with a ranchero sauce which includes onion, red and green peppers, guajillo and ancho chiles and a blend of spices.
• The hUltimate Double Chicken Pollo Bowl includes double the portion of chicken, avocado, Spanish rice, pinto beans, lettuce, sour cream, shredded jack cheese, and pico de gallo salsa.

Served a la carte or as part of a combo meal with chips and a small drink, the new Pollo Bowls are available at all El Pollo Loco restaurants starting at $5.49. Price and participation may vary.

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