Despite being in the tumultuous village of Arlington Heights, the tantalizing delicacy of the Triple Dipper is found within the four walls of “Chili’s”. The Triple Dipper has gathered a lot of media attention recently about being the best deal on the market, but we wanted to put that claim to the test. Is it good? Is it worth the cost? What is the ideal combo for the Triple Dipper? All questions we set out to answer in the glorious sanctuary we call Chili’s.
The Triple Dipper gives you the choice of 3 food items from a set list. comes with a certain sauce to dip them in. Between the three of us, we tried the Big Mouth Bites (cheeseburger sliders), regular chicken tenders, honey chipotle chicken tenders, lemon pepper wings, garlic parm wings, and mozzarella sticks. These came with dipping sauces such as ranch and marinara.
For starters, we tried the big mouth bites. As we bit into the smooth brioche bun flavors danced on our taste buds leaving us with an array of truly fantastical flavors. The big mouth bites are served as 2 small sliders with the aforementioned brioche bun, American cheese, beef patties, bacon, sauteed onions, and house-made ranch. We all have these in our selections, and it is clear that they are one of the best parts of this entire experience. We would give them an overall rating of 8.2 out of 10. They have a truly delicious taste that puts other sliders to shame. The concoction of onions, bacon, and ranch brought the entire burger together. The big mouth bites are a must-have for your Triple Dipper.
The satisfying taste of the sliders guides you to your next dish, the mozzarella sticks. Don’t be fooled by the name, these mozzarella sticks are no sticks at all, instead a sort of pillow that is filled with rich, stringy cheese that could even be described as heavenly. As soon as the mozzarella sticks hit your tongue you’ll be hooked. It’s a truly magical experience that can only be understood through first-hand exposure. However, you can’t just account for the cheese. The mozzarella sticks would be nothing if it weren’t for the crispy shell that surrounds them. Every bite is paired with a pleasant and divine crunch that leaves you craving more. Finally, to tie all of these wonderful attributes together is the sauce. While dipping your sticks into the pool of mouthwatering marinara is optional, you would be insane if you didn’t. The crispy and cheesy sticks couple with the warm marinara sauce to create a divine sensation of flavor. The mozzarella sticks are a must when ordering the Triple Dipper. From us, they receive an overall rating of 9.45/10. The texture, unique shape, and wonderful sauce all work together to create a toothsome dish that anyone would enjoy.
Finally, the closing dish is the last act ending this musical of flavors. And while we are sure you are on the edge of your seat for this grand reveal, we don’t have a distinct answer. Instead, we present you with a category. Your last item in the Triple Dipper should be something chicken-based. After being hit with such strong flavors, it is important to take a step back and appreciate a somewhat mundane, and calming taste of crispy, light chicken. There are millions of flavors to choose from including a tangy lemon pepper, a warm and comforting honey chipotle, or perhaps the satisfying crunch of garlic parmesan. You could also choose to keep it simple and humbly order plain chicken tenders. Any of these options is a treat. Although we have not tried every flavor of the delectable sauce coatings the wings and tenders have to offer, we will give the chicken, to its core, a 7.62/10. It is a wonderful balance of flavor, texture, and shape. That will leave you fulfilled.
As we’ve discussed the necessary items in your Triple Dipper include the Big Mouth Bites, mozzarella sticks, and some sort of chicken. However, it would be foolish for us to assume that’s what everyone would truly favor. The only way to find the actual utmost truth is to go to Chilis and experience the Triple Dipper for yourself.
