El Pollo Loco Highest Protein Meals (2026)
The 10 highest-protein items on the El Pollo Loco menu, ranked by protein from official nutrition data — with prices and calories for every pick.
#1 Ranked 2026
16-Piece Chicken Meal — $18.99
Family Meals · 4800 calories · 340g protein
View 16-Piece Chicken Meal details →Full Ranking — Top 10 Highest Protein Meals
| Rank | Item | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16-Piece Chicken MealFamily Meals | $18.99 | 4800 cal | 340g |
| 2 | 12-Piece Chicken MealFamily Meals | $14.99 | 3600 cal | 255g |
| 3 | Family Fiesta MealFamily Meals | $16.99 | 2900 cal | 190g |
| 4 | 8-Piece Chicken MealFamily Meals | $10.99 | 2400 cal | 170g |
| 5 | 3-Piece Chicken MealChicken Meals | $9.49 | 920 cal | 66g |
| 6 | Half Chicken MealChicken Meals | $8.99 | 900 cal | 66g |
| 7 | Double Chicken BurritoChicken Burritos | $8.49 | 850 cal | 56g |
| 8 | Double Chicken Pollo BowlChicken Bowls | $9.49 | 720 cal | 52g |
| 9 | 2-Piece Chicken MealChicken Meals | $7.99 | 680 cal | 48g |
| 10 | Chicken Queso BurritoChicken Burritos | $7.49 | 780 cal | 44g |
How We Ranked These El Pollo Loco Items
This ranking is computed automatically from the El Pollo Loco menu in our structured database — every item is filtered and sorted by price, protein, calories, and value using structured data from official menu sources. Rankings update when the underlying menu data is refreshed. Prices are approximate national averages and may vary by location.
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