Need Applebee's Info By Lunch Time

[michaunj]

Is there anything safe to eat at Applebees? I have to go there for lunch because I have a client who refuses to eat anywhere else! Maybe a salad? But are their dressings safe?

THANK YOU ahead of time!

[happygirl]

I used to work as a waitress at Applebee's during summers in college.

Their chicken breasts that they use in many dishes are already marinated. They have soy sauce in the marinade. They do have PLAIN chicken breasts available. You specifically have to ask for them though. I don't know about their salad dressings-plus, Applebee's are franchised and you could have different dressings (i.e., all have ranch, but might be a different supplier and ingredients). The last time I was there, I had their mexi-ranch/southwest salad (obviously, I am in a brain fog right now and can't remember the name) but had them replace the chicken with the plain chx. Requested no sour cream or quacamole. The rest of the ingredients were lettuce, tortilla crisps, and pico de gallo (all fresh ingredients-tomato, onion, cilantro, etc). I would bring your own dressing or do oil and vinegar.

They also have a nice house salad---just request NO croutons, and ask them to be very careful about cross contamination. It is lettuce, cukes, cheese, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs. You could even request that they add plain chicken.

You could probably do their smothered chicken----ask for the plain chicken breast, then they add sauteed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and cheese. Very good.

All entrees usually come with garlic toast-ask for none.

I hope this helps, at least some. Let me know how it goes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[michaunj]

Thank You! Thank You!!