El Pollo Loco The meatless chicken is now vegan and is available in 485 locations nationwide

now, El Pollo Loco By re-establishing chicken-free Pollo The regulations have become the first national chain to offer vegan chicken in its 485 locations.In February, the chain was added nationwide Chickenless Pollo， But the original recipe could not be cooked with vegans, as it was stewed in sauces containing egg enzymes.New chicken-free poro made from non-GMO soybeans now use egg-free adobo sauce sauce Cook and obtained vegetarian certification from the American Vegetarian Association.

No chickens in February Pollo After the launch, our customers asked for vegetarian options on social media, and we listened to it, El Pollo Loco CEO Bernard Acoca Exclusive VegNews express.“We re-engineered the recipe in just a few months to launch a chicken alternative certified by the American Vegetarian Association that caters to vegans.

This also takes us a step in the factory-based space and continues our long-term commitment to enrich our menu by giving you better options.” Similar to Taco Bell of" Al Fresco” Ordering options, El Pollo Loco Customers can now also indicate “vegetarian” when ordering chicken-free gluten-free burritos or tacos, removing all dairy products (cheese and cilantro cream sauce) from all options. 

Pollo Loco“ We have long been committed to advocating for people to eat healthier, and customers can expect that our menu will continue to evolve and diversify through other plant-based innovations without taking clues from our signature roasted chicken and retaining our signature flavor attributes, Acoca explain.) The launch of broiler-free chicken is slower, so it is chosen to test it before a system-wide release.

8In the month, KFC launched in Atlanta, Georgia Beyond Fried Chicken， There, the vegan chicken option sold out in five hours.On February 3, KFC expanded its testing scope, adding nearly 70 locations in and around Charlotte, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee, but has not yet announced a nationwide rollout.By getting clues from our signature roasted turkey, Acoca explain.

The chicken chain that competes with Kentucky KFC ( KFC） The launch of broiler-free chicken is slower, and it is opted to test it before the system-wide release.In August, KFC launched in Atlanta, Georgia Beyond Fried Chicken， There, the vegan chicken option sold out in five hours.On February 3, KFC expanded its testing scope, adding nearly 70 locations in and around Charlotte, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee, but has not yet announced a nationwide rollout.By getting clues from our signature roasted turkey, Acoca explain.

The chicken chain that competes with Kentucky KFC ( KFC） The launch of broiler-free chicken is slower, and it is opted to test it before the system-wide release.In August, KFC launched in Atlanta, Georgia Beyond Fried Chicken， There, the vegan chicken option sold out in five hours.On February 3, KFC expanded its testing scope, adding nearly 70 locations in and around Charlotte, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee, but has not yet announced a nationwide rollout.

GA， Among them, the vegan chicken option was sold out within five hours.On February 3, KFC expanded its testing scope, adding nearly 70 locations in and around Charlotte, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee, but has not yet announced a nationwide rollout. GA， Among them, the vegan chicken option was sold out within five hours.On February 3, KFC expanded its testing scope, adding nearly 70 locations in and around Charlotte, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee, but has not yet announced a nationwide rollout.