Swiss Chalet is a popular Canadian restaurant that has been serving rotisserie chicken and other dishes since 1954. With numerous menu options, you'll likely find something that appeals to your taste, but you might have a more difficult time selecting foods that are nutrition friendly. However, by making wise menu choices and using portion control, you can have a meal that taste good and also fits within your diet.
Rotisserie Chicken
Swiss Chalet's quarter chicken dinner is a signature item on the menu. The nutritional content varies depending on whether you choose white or dark meat and with or without skin. Choosing dark meat with skin provides the highest fat content, totaling 240 calories, 16 g fat, 5 g saturated fat and 220 mg sodium. The lowest fat option is the skinless white meat, which provides 220 calories, 6 g fat, 2 g saturated fat and 340 mg sodium. A serving of Chalet Dipping Sauce adds 25 calories, 0.5 g fat, 0.2 g saturated fat and 700 mg sodium. Consider skipping the sauce, as excessive intake of sodium may contribute to high blood pressure.
From the Grill
The BBQ ribs are another signature item at Swiss Chalet. A full rack of ribs provides 1300 calories, 85 g fat, 32 g saturated fat and 900 mg sodium. That equates to more than a day's worth of fat and about two days worth of saturated fat. Because diets high in saturated fat are linked to high cholesterol, you might consider ordering a half or 1/3 rack of ribs instead. Another option from the grill is the striploin steak, which provides 580 calories, 38 g fat, 6 g saturated fat and 410 mg sodium. The steak provides nearly half the amount of saturated fat as the 1/3 rack of ribs.
Side Dishes
Among your choices of side dishes at Swiss Chalet are fresh-cut fries, creamy coleslaw and a white or multigrain roll. The fries are the highest calorie and fat side dish, providing 530 calories, 27 g fat, 2 g saturated fat and 95 mg sodium. A side of coleslaw provides 200 calories, 14 g fat, 0 g saturated fat and 460 mg sodium. The multigrain roll may sound healthier than the white roll, but it contains minimal whole grain and the same amount of fiber -- just 1 g -- as a white roll. Each type of roll provides 110 calories. Whichever roll you choose, the best choice is to skip the butter, which adds 70 calories, 5 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat and 55 mg sodium.
Desserts
The nutrition values in Swiss Chalet's desserts vary considerably. The highest calorie option is the pecan pie, which weighs in at 590 calories, 29 g fat, 10 g saturated fat and 590 mg sodium. A lighter option is the carrot cake, which provides 260 calories, 16 g fat, 6 g saturated fat and 140 mg sodium. Better yet, you can cut any dessert's calories in half by sharing with a friend.
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