Yes, El Pollo Loco uses food coloring. They do it to make the chicken look better. This adds nothing to the flavor so I left it out but notated it into the recipe for you. They marinade the chicken for an extended period of time. That is why there is so much flavor in the chicken without any sauce!
You can keep it low-carb at El Pollo Loco by ordering the World’s First Keto Taco, which contains 5 grams of net carbs if you order it as is. You can also reduce your net carbs even further by ordering one of the bowls within the beans, rice, or tostada shells.
Try my recipes for El Pollo Loco Spanish rice, pinto beans, and skinless chicken. Source: Top Secret Recipes Lite by Todd Wilbur. 1. Steam the tortilla in a steamer, or in a moist towel in the microwave for 20 seconds on high. 2. Build the burrito of your choice by arranging the ingredients across the center of a tortilla in the order listed.
And if you’re an old school El Pollo Loco Chicken lover like I am, pair this with El Pollo Loco BBQ Black Beans (Copycat) for the perfect meal!