DALLAS, Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

DALLAS, Jan. 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Come find food for every mood at Chili's(R) Grill & Bar with the brand's introduction of the new 'Wild or Mild' menu. Guests can take their taste buds for a ride on the wild side with kicked up versions of Chili's favorites or enjoy classic flavors with the original recipes. For a limited time at participating Chili's locations nationwide, the 'Wild or Mild' menu features two appetizers and six entrees, giving guests a sample of flavorful items which are sure to ignite the senses.

Chili's 'Wild or Mild' menu options include:

WILD:

• NEW Kicked-Up Queso - Chili's Skillet Queso kicked up with chipotle spice, house-made pico de gallo and topped with fire-roasted jalapenos. Served with warm tostada chips and house-made salsa.
• NEW Blazin' Big Mouth(R) Bites - four peppercorn-crusted mini burgers with jalapeno-mayo, jalapenos and American cheese. Served with crispy onion strings, homestyle fries and a side of ranch dressing.
• Crispy Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers(R) - tossed in Chili's honey-chipotle sauce. Served with corn on the cob, homestyle fries and ranch dressing.
• NEW Jalapeno Chicken Quesadillas - with onions, peppers, jalapeno seasoning and jalapeno- Jack cheese. Served with sour cream, house-made pico de gallo and ancho-ranch dressing.

MILD:

• Skillet Queso - Chili's signature hot, melted cheese dip with ground seasoned beef. Served with warm tostada chips and house-made salsa.
• Big Mouth(R) Bites - four mini burgers with layers of flavor - applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, sautéed onions and ranch dressing. Served with crispy onion strings, homestyle fries and a side of ranch dressing.
• NEW Crispy Sweet Maple BBQ Chicken Crispers(R) - tossed in Chili's new sweet maple BBQ sauce. Served with corn on the cob, homestyle fries and ranch dressing.
• Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadillas - with applewood smoked bacon and cheese. Served with sour cream, house-made pico de gallo and salsa-ranch dressing.

"'Wild or Mild' is the best of both worlds for guests who want to spice up their taste buds with our extra bold flavors, or go for something with less kick and just as mouth-watering, like our new Crispy Sweet Maple BBQ Chicken Crispers," said Krista Gibson, Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy for Chili's Grill & Bar. "From hot and spicy to traditional and savory, Chili's menu has it all."

About Chili's Grill & Bar

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 29 countries and two territories. Brinker's wholly-owned restaurant brands include Chili's(R) Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy(R). Brinker also holds a minority investment in Romano's Macaroni Grill(R). For more information, please visit www.chilis.com.

SOURCE Chili's Grill & Bar