Healthy Choices at Chili's: My Top Picks
What to order and stay thin
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As a personal trainer, I often get asked what to order at fast food and national chain restaurants to stay thin. Today let’s check out options at Chili’s. Chili's Restaurant offers a variety of low-fat and low-calorie choices that are perfect for those looking to maintain a healthy diet. The Guiltless Grill menu features several high-protein, low-fat choices like the sirloin steak, which is seasoned and topped with a chipotle-pesto drizzle, cilantro, and pico de gallo, and served with roasted asparagus. Another great option is the Ancho Salmon, which is seared chile-rubbed Atlantic salmon served with Mexican rice and steamed broccoli. These dishes are well within the calorie and fat ranges for a balanced meal.
“try ordering a cheeseburger without the bun. Thats my go to menu item”
Paul Phaneuf
For a healthier twist on a classic favorite, try ordering a cheeseburger without the bun and swap the french fries for fruit or grilled vegetables. See middle photo above. Its My personal favorite, the cheeseburger with a side of steamed broccoli.
3 picks under 600 calories :
6 Oz Guiltless Sirloin with Asparagus
Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Salad - hold tortilla strips, add a side of grilled asparagus
Ancho Salmo, no rice+ grilled asparagus & black beans
Chili's also offers other nutritious sides like black beans and roasted asparagus, making it easy to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal. Give it a try!
Chili's Guiltless Menu and Chili's Locations Near You
I cover what to order at McDonalds and other fast-food restaurants in my book (On Amazon) Proactive Fitness For Seniors. Also, the best menu items for ordering and staying thin at breakfast, lunch, and dinner are listed. Read or listen to a free audio sample of book here on Amazon. Click here for reviews and more about the book: Proactive Fitness Book Information
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Nice post Paul! When I visit Chili's I typically order the sirloin also with asparagus. They will prepare it without salt if you ask. They use A LOT. Since they cook the asparagus in oil it is easy to add salt/pepper to taste and have it stick. I also try to remember the guidance of your protein on your plate should be the size of your fist. Unless you are an NFL lineman, anything beyond 6 oz is MUCH LARGER than your fist :)
I remember going to Chili's and looking at the burger menu. They list the calories and it was shocking how many calories were in some of them. I always mention it to my friends in the UK. I did what you recommend here Paul and went for the chicken and rice option. It's always hard to look past the burger menu but there are plenty of other better options on their menu.