"I love my baby back, baby back ribs."
At least that's what the long-running Chili's commercial says.
But the Center for Science in the Public Interest says that those ribs deserve recognition in its annual Xtreme Eating Awards for how bad they are. Rather, how bad they are for you.
According to the 2013 "winners" list, a full rack of baby back ribs with Shiner Bock BBQ Sauce (made with Shiner Bock Beer) contains 1,660 calories, 39 grams of saturated fat, and 5,025 milligrams of sodium.
"Toss in the Homestyle Fries (400 calories) and Cinnamon Apples (270 calories) that come with the ribs and you’re talking a real ribs dinner," reads the Xtreme Eating Awards document. "That assumes you can still open your mouth after swallowing 2,330 calories (more than a day’s worth), 45 grams of sat fat (two days’ quota), and 6,490 mg of sodium (a stunning four-day supply)."
Read what other chains were including in this year's list in the pdf section of this article.
http://www.food.com/recipe/chilis-monterey-chicken-59633 I'm very glad Chili's rebuilt. I don't eat out very often, but I'm glad to have them in the neighborhood when I'm in a Southwestern frame of mind.