Chili's Grill & Bar

Chili's Grill & Bar menu touts 85 items, but 65% of entrées—including the baby back ribs—are microwaved for 2 minutes before serving, making it #4 for reheated reliance. Still, it outperforms Applebee's at #1 by using 30% less processed cheese per dish, according to a 2024 ingredient audit, and offers 50% more char-grilled chicken than Denny's at #2. A standard Chili's burger contains 1,100 calories and 55 grams of fat—30% heavier than the average chain rival—yet costs $1.50 less than TGI Friday's at #3, proving that even microwaved ribs can be a relative bargain in mediocrity. Each meal averages 1,300 milligrams of sodium, slightly below the list's worst offenders, but 78% of items still arrive with no visible fresh produce.