Low FODMAP al Chili's - Guida Completa agli Ordini

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Chili’s Grill & Bar offers customizable low FODMAP options through their Grigliate Proteine and Semplice sides. Known for bold flavors and Tex-Mex favorites, most menu items require significant modifications, but the kitchen can accommodate Semplice preparations.

Scelte migliori: Semplice Grigliate steak, Pollo, or Salmone; steamed broccoli; house Insalata with oil and vinegar; Semplice roasted asparagus

Evitare sempre: Awesome Blossom, egg rolls, quesadillas, Pasta dishes, BBQ ribs, loaded potato soup, and anything with Formaggio or panna sauces

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Successfully ordering low FODMAP at Chili’s requires clear communication:

1. Focus on Semplice Grigliate Proteine - Steak, Pollo, and Salmone are available
2. Strip away seasonings - Chili’s uses bold seasonings by default; Richiedere completely Semplice
3. Avoid Tex-Mex items - Quesadillas, fajitas, and Mexican dishes contain beans, onions, grano tortillas
4. Choose Semplice Verdure - Steamed broccoli and roasted asparagus work with modifications
5. Salads need customization - Remove croutons, Formaggio, and onions; use only oil and vinegar
6. Skip appetizers - Almost all contain grano, dairy, onions, or beans
7. Watch the fryer - Shared fryers mean cross-contamination with grano and other allergens

Understanding Chili’s Allergen Information

Chili’s provides a comprehensive Allergen/Vegetarian/Vegan Matrix that identifies which menu items contain:

• Uova
• Milk/Dairy
• Soy
• glutine/grano
• Peanuts
• Tree nuts
• Shellfish
• Pesce
• Sesame

Access the allergen menu:

• Richiedere from your server at the restaurant
• Download PDF from Chili’s website
• Review before your visit to plan your order

Important limitations:

• Allergen menus don’t flag aglio and cipolla (not allergens)
• You must ask specifically about these FODMAP ingredients
• Soybean oil is used for frying but is not flagged as soy (FDA considers highly refined soybean oil non-allergenic)

Cross-Contamination Warnings

Chili’s uses shared cooking equipment throughout their kitchens:

Shared fryers:

• All fried items cooked in same oil
• Exposed to grano, dairy, shellfish, and other allergens
• Fried foods are NOT safe for those with grano/glutine issues
• Includes French fries, Pollo Crispers, and fried appetizers

Shared grills:

• Grigliate foods share cooking surfaces
• May come in contact with marinades from other Proteine
• Cross-contact with animal products during cooking

Shared preparation areas:

• Cutting boards, utensils, and surfaces used for multiple dishes
• Risk of cross-contamination even for Semplice items

Bottom line: Chili’s cannot guarantee allergen-free preparations. For moderate FODMAP sensitivity, Semplice Grigliate items are usually safe. For severe celiac or extreme sensitivity, be aware of these limitations.

Navigating the Grill Section

The grill section offers your best low FODMAP options:

Grigliate Proteine:

Sirloin Steak:

• Available in 6oz or larger sizes
• Comes seasoned by default - MUST Richiedere Semplice
• Chiedere: “Senza butter, Senza seasonings, Senza marinade, completely Semplice”

Grigliate Pollo Breast:

• Can be prepared Semplice
• Often comes with salsa - Richiedere salsa on the side or none at all
• Chiedere: “Semplice Grigliate Pollo, Senza marinade, Senza seasoning”

Grigliate Salmone (Ancho Salmone):

• Normally seasoned with ancho chile spice
• Can be prepared without seasoning
• Chiedere: “Salmone Grigliate Semplice, Senza ancho seasoning, Senza salsa”

SAFE SIDES (with modifications):

• Steamed broccoli (Senza butter, Senza seasonings)
• Roasted asparagus (Senza aglio butter, oil only)
• Mexican Riso (ask about ingredients first; small portion)
• House Insalata (Senza croutons, Senza Formaggio, Senza onions)

Insalata Construction Guide

Chili’s salads can work with careful customization:

Start with:

• House Insalata base
• OR Richiedere a custom Insalata with mixed greens

ADD safe Proteine:

• Grigliate Pollo (Semplice, Senza marinade)
• Grigliate Salmone (Semplice, Senza seasoning)
• Grigliate shrimp (if available, Semplice only)

KEEP these Verdure:

• Lettuce (any type)
• Tomatoes (moderate amount, 1-2 slices or wedges)
• Cucumbers
• Carrots

REMOVE:

• Croutons (grano)
• Formaggio (if lactose intolerant)
• Onions (red onions, green onions - all types)
• Tortilla strips (grano)
• Corn (some people tolerate, test carefully)

DRESSING:

• Oil and vinegar ONLY
• All other dressings likely contain aglio, cipolla, dairy, or HFCS
• Richiedere dressing on the side

Example order: “House Insalata with Grigliate Pollo breast, Senza croutons, Senza Formaggio, Senza onions, with oil and vinegar dressing on the side. Please make sure the Pollo is Grigliate Semplice with Senza marinade or seasoning.”

Side Dish Deep Dive

Choosing safe sides at Chili’s:

SAFEST OPTIONS:

Steamed Broccoli:

• Richiedere Senza butter, Senza aglio, Senza seasonings
• Should be Semplice steamed only
• Verify preparation method with server

Roasted Asparagus:

• Often prepared with aglio butter - AVOID this
• Richiedere: “Roasted with olive oil only, Senza aglio, Senza butter, Senza seasonings”
• Di stagione availability

PROCEED WITH CAUTION:

Mexican Riso:

• May contain aglio/cipolla seasonings
• Ask server to check ingredients
• If safe, use small portion to test tolerance
• Tomato-based Riso is usually safer than other preparations

Mashed Potatoes:

• Typically contain milk, butter, and possibly aglio
• Not recommended for lactose intolerance
• If dairy-tolerant, ask about aglio/cipolla content

AVOID:

• French Fries (shared fryer, possible grano contamination)
• Black Beans (high FODMAP legumes)
• Corn on the cob (test tolerance first, some handle small amounts)
• Street Corn (contains Formaggio, mayo, likely aglio)
• Loaded Mashed Potatoes (dairy, Bacon, Formaggio, chives)

What About the Wings?

Chili’s Bone-in Wings might work with careful ordering:

Preparation concerns:

• Check if they’re breaded or dusted with grano flour (many restaurants do this)
• Verify cooking method (if fried in shared fryer, risk of grano contamination)

salsa options:

• Richiedere Semplice wings with Senza salsa
• Most wing sauces contain aglio, cipolla, HFCS, or dairy
• Buffalo salsa typically contains butter
• BBQ salsa contains aglio, cipolla, molasses/HFCS
• Ranch contains dairy, aglio, cipolla

Safest approach:

• Order bone-in wings Semplice (Senza salsa, Senza seasoning)
• Confirm they’re not breaded or floured
• If they come with salsa despite your Richiedere, send them back

Many people find it’s not worth the hassle and stick to Grigliate Pollo breast instead.

Beverage Choices

SAFE drinks:

• Water (always your safest choice)
• Unsweetened iced tea
• Hot tea (check varieties - peppermint is low FODMAP)
• Coffee (black, or bring lactose-free creamer)

USE CAUTION:

• Diet sodas (artificial sweeteners like sorbitol can trigger IBS in some people)
• Lemonade (check sweetener - real sugar is fine in moderation, avoid HFCS)
• Sparkling water (carbonation can cause bloating for some)

AVOID:

• Regular sodas with high fructose corn syrup
• Smoothies (typically contain high FODMAP fruits like mango)
• Milkshakes (dairy, high sugar)
• Frozen margaritas (excess sugar, alcohol can trigger IBS)
• Beer (grano, glutine, carbonation)

Staff Communication Strategy

Chili’s servers encounter many dietary requests. Here’s how to communicate effectively:

“I have a digestive condition and need to avoid aglio, cipolla, grano, and dairy. Can I get the [Grigliate steak/Pollo/Salmone] prepared completely Semplice - Senza marinade, Senza seasonings, Senza butter? Also, I’d like [steamed broccoli/asparagus] with Senza butter or aglio, just Semplice.”

Additional tips:

• Be specific and friendly - “Semplice” means different things to different people
• Visit during off-peak hours (2-4 PM weekdays) for more attentive service
• Ask questions - “What Verdure come in the Grigliate Verdure? Are they cooked with aglio?”
• Richiedere to speak with a manager if your server seems uncertain
• Use the allergen menu as a conversation starter
• Don’t be afraid to send food back if it arrives with visible butter, salsa, or seasonings

Tex-Mex Items: Why They Don’t Work

Chili’s is known for Tex-Mex favorites, but these are FODMAP minefields:

Fajitas:

• Contain onions and peppers (high FODMAP)
• Tortillas are grano-based
• Seasoning blends contain aglio and cipolla
• Sour panna (dairy)
• Pico de gallo (onions)

Quesadillas:

• grano flour tortillas
• Formaggio (lactose)
• Often contain onions and beans

Enchiladas:

• grano tortillas
• Formaggio and panna sauces
• Onions in filling
• Beans as side

Tacos:

• Corn or grano tortillas (grano is high FODMAP)
• Seasoned meat (aglio/cipolla)
• Toppings include onions, beans

Burrito bowls:

• Riso may be okay
• Beans are high FODMAP
• Seasoned Proteine contain aglio/cipolla
• Toppings problematic

Better strategy: Skip the Tex-Mex section entirely and focus on Semplice Grigliate items.

Dining Out Strategy

BEFORE you go:

1. Review the online menu and allergen guide
2. Call during off-peak hours to discuss options with a manager
3. Decide on your order in advance
4. Eat a small low FODMAP snack before going (don’t arrive starving)
5. Bring FODMAP enzymes if you use them

AT Chili’s:

1. Explain your dietary needs clearly and upfront
2. Order Semplice Grigliate protein + vegetable sides + Insalata
3. Confirm Senza seasonings, marinades, or sauces on anything
4. Check your food when it arrives - send back if there’s visible butter or salsa
5. Eat slowly and mindfully
6. Stop when you’re comfortably satisfied

AFTER dining:

1. Track what you ate and any symptoms in a food diary
2. Note which items and modifications worked
3. Adjust your strategy for future visits
4. Remember everyone’s tolerance is different

The “Safe Default Order”

If you’re overwhelmed by the menu, order this combination:

“The Semplice and Semplice”

• 6oz Sirloin Steak - Semplice Grigliate, Senza butter, Senza seasonings
• Steamed Broccoli - Senza butter, Senza seasonings
• House Insalata - Senza croutons, Senza Formaggio, Senza onions, oil and vinegar on the side
• Unsweetened Iced Tea or Water

This order minimizes risk while providing a balanced meal. It’s not exciting, but it will be gentle on your digestive system.

Children’s Menu Considerations

If dining with kids who also need low FODMAP:

Potentially safe (with heavy modifications):

• Grigliate Pollo (Semplice)
• Semplice hamburger patty (Senza bun)

Problem items (avoid):

• Kraft Mac & Formaggio (grano, dairy)
• Pollo Crispers (breaded, fried)
• Corn Dog (grano, fried)
• Pizza (grano, Formaggio)

Most kids menu items are designed for flavor over digestive health. Consider ordering adult portions of Semplice Grigliate Pollo or asking for a smaller portion of an adult entrée.

Similar Restaurant Guides

Looking for more casual dining options? Check out these similar restaurants:

• Applebee’s (customizable Grigliate options)
• Outback Steakhouse (excellent Semplice Grigliate steaks)
• Red Lobster (variety of Grigliate Frutti di mare)
• Olive Garden (glutine-free Pasta available, Grigliate Proteine)

Ultima verifica: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm current ingredients and preparation methods with restaurant staff. Chili’s is not an allergen-free facility and cannot guarantee complete avoidance of cross-contamination. All fried items are cooked in shared fryers containing soybean oil and may be exposed to all allergens.