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Chicken satay is the perfect addition to any appetizer spread. It’s great for parties and casual dining. Serve with a green salad to make a full meal of it.
Tina Lissemore, Port William, N.S. Grand-prize winner of our 2005 Canada Day Chicken Challenge contest.
This prize-winning grilled chicken sandwich will have your taste buds singing. The tangy Asian-style marinade, with its hints of orange and ginger, make for a flavourful, smoky chicken breast in this light alternative to a burger.
Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
The flavourful dark meat of chicken pairs nicely with the tangy sweetness of fresh pineapple in this barbecue-inspired dish. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-pull together dish will become a family favourite.
Before it hits the grill, this chicken is marinated in an Asian-inspired ginger-garlic marinade. The flavour of the chicken makes for a delicious salad that could even be wrapped up to go in rice paper or pita bread.
Cheryl McGinnis, Thunder Bay, ON
This loaded chicken sandwich tastes as if it came right from a deli. The unique combination of soy-marinated chicken breast, pesto, and Havarti elevates a simple sandwich to a gourmet delight.
This take on coq au vin is an easy way to achieve the flavours of the classic dish without committing to the extensive time and effort it takes. All of the key flavours of coq au vin are present in the marinade and allowed to develop as the chicken sits prior to cooking. The barbeque brings these flavours to a whole new level.
Store-bought barbecue sauce can’t hold a candle to sauce made from scratch. Best of all, you know that no additives are present, and you know exactly what went into it! Homemade barbecue sauce is definitely worth keeping on hand for those hazy summer days when all you want to do is fire up the grill.
Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
These smoky drumsticks are perfectly complemented by the sweet, creamy avocado and tomato salsa. Serve them at your next barbeque - they’ll be gone before you know it!
Les Éleveurs de volailles du Québec
Beer Can Chicken became popular a few years ago, and remained so with good reason. The steam created by the beer transforms the chicken into a juicy, delectable delicacy. Cans of non-alcoholic beer and soft drinks work just as well in this recipe, with different flavour results.
Adapted from a recipe by Steve Riley, Between the Bushes restaurant Canning, Nova Scotia
While many of these ingredients sound like they belong in a dessert, blueberries, maple, and pecans create a versatile sauce. This chicken is just as home alongside greens and mashed potatoes as it is sliced and served on a cheese plate.
These delicious burgers are made with bulgur, keeping them juicy and healthy. The burgers can be topped with Mediterranean condiments such as tzatziki or more traditional toppings - either way, the flavour is fantastic!
This recipe is a delicious way to use your rotisserie spit! The rewards of cooking chicken rotisserie style are many: crisp, golden brown skin, juicy succulent meat and, best of all, this method requires minimal attention.
These fiery drumsticks are everything they should be: sticky, hot, and smoky from the grill. Refrigerating the drumsticks after dredging help them achieve a dry, crispy skin that the sauce will adhere to nicely.
Recipe courtesy of Chicken Farmers of Ontario
This tantalizing, flavourful recipe is perfect for summer. A refreshing mango salsa balances the heat of the chicken perfectly.
Manitoba Chicken Producers
This stunning dish looks beautiful on the plate thanks to a black-and-white sesame seed crust. Wasabi sour cream served on the side will impress your guests with its adventurous flavour. Serve with an Asian-inspired vegetable slaw.
Stephanie Wiens of Port Coquitlan, British Columbia Winner of the 2000 “Canada Day Chicken Challenge”
This light-tasting, prizewinning sandwich is made deliciously savoury with Dijon mustard and a handful of herbs. Keep the sandwich simple with a light spread of pesto-garlic mayonnaise.
Adapted from a recipe by Canadian Living 2007 Cook of the Year 3rd prize winner Kevin Lavery of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
These prizewinning grilled chicken breasts take advantage of aromatic tropical spices. The sweet-hot salsa is the perfect condiment for the chicken. This recipe’s vibrant flavours are perfect for the hot days of late summer.
These flavourful burgers are jam-packed with nutritious goodies like flax and oats. They’re a delicious addition to your next barbeque.
Tequila keeps the chicken in this Mexican-inspired recipe wonderfully moist. Black beans and sweet corn bring together all the flavours in this dish, making it a savoury delight.
Mitchell Horne (age 9), Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, Toronto, ON Grand-prize winner of our 2006 Canada Day Chicken Challenge contest
This prizewinning sandwich uses grilled chicken and a homemade barbeque sauce to create maximum flavour. Maple syrup adds a delicate sweetness that makes this savoury sandwich taste out of this world.
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