About this dish
The Chicken Tender Basket (3) sits in the Appetizers section of the El Pollo Loco menu. Three hand-breaded chicken tenders with house dipping sauce.
At $7.99, this dish lands right around the appetizers average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
El Pollo Loco is a mexican chicken chain founded in 1975 and currently operates more than 480 across the western united states. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at El Pollo Loco, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full El Pollo Loco menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Appetizers category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at El Pollo Loco
- Traditional Wings (10) — $13.99, 920 cal
- Boneless Wings (10) — $11.99, 880 cal
- Hot Honey Wings (10) — $14.49, 980 cal
- Chicken Sandwich — $8.99, 720 cal
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich — $8.99, 760 cal