DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chili's®
Grill & Bar introduces a new Lighter Choices menu with seven
bold entrees that, in addition to being delicious, also happen to
nutritious and flavorful. The Lighter Choice items are
featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com and meet HealthyDiningFinder's
nutrition criteria: not more than 750 calories, 25 grams fat and 8
grams saturated fat.
Seven menu items complete the Lighter Choices menu –
three of which are new – and satisfy the needs from
health-conscious guests, while maintaining the bold, Southwestern
flavors they've come to expect from Chili's entrees. Chili's
listened to guest feedback about providing healthier options on the
menus.
The new Lighter Choices section, featured prominently on
the menu, includes a Quick Response (QR) code linking to online
nutritional information. With the use of their smartphone, guests
scan the code located on the menu to access the calories, fat and
saturated fat for each Lighter Choice item in an
easy-to-read mobile friendly format. The use of the QR code is an
added convenience for guests to retrieve the nutritional
information they need to make healthier decisions about their meal
selections.
"Guests at Chili's tell us they want options to meet their
lifestyle and dining occasion needs at both lunch and dinner," said
Edithann Ramey, senior director of
marketing for Chili's Grill & Bar. "Our new Lighter
Choice menu gives them options lower in fat, saturated fat and
calories while still delivering on our Chili's signature bold
flavors."
Chili's Lighter Choices entrees are (*denotes new menu
item):
- *Grilled Chicken Salad – grilled chicken with cheese,
tomatoes, black beans, corn relish and honey-lime vinaigrette
served atop field greens (420 calories);
- Lighter Choice Santa Fe Chicken Wrap – with corn,
tortilla strips, avocado and tomatoes. Served with steamed
broccoli, and a side of low-fat ranch (680 calories);
- Lighter Choice Grilled Chicken Sandwich – with tomato,
lettuce and non-fat honey mustard dressing on a wheat bun. Served
with steamed broccoli (610 calories);
- *Lighter Choice 6 ounce Classic Sirloin – 100 percent
USDA Choice sirloin with carne asada rub and pico de gallo. Served
with steamed broccoli (260 calories);
- Margarita Grilled Chicken – classic Margarita-flavored
grilled chicken with hints of lime and citrus, served with rice,
black beans, tortilla strips and house-made pico de gallo (550
calories);
- *Sweet & Spicy Chicken – Habanero and sweet orange
glaze brushed over grilled chicken with onions and peppers. Served
with rice and steamed broccoli (670 calories);
- Lighter Choice Grilled Salmon with Garlic &
Herbs – served with rice and steamed broccoli (480
calories).
Chili's Grill & Bar is the flagship brand of
Dallas-based Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual
dining. Chili's offers a fun, energetic atmosphere and a distinct,
fresh mix of grilled American favorites at more than 1,500
locations in 31 countries and two territories. Brinker's
wholly-owned restaurant brands include Chili's® Grill & Bar,
and Maggiano's Little Italy®. Brinker also holds a minority
investment in Romano's Macaroni Grill®. Follow news about Chili's
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SOURCE Chili's Grill & Bar