Not Your Average Barbecued Chicken

Who doesn’t love barbecue season? Cooking on the barbecue is a fantastic way to add a depth of flavour and texture to some of your favourite foods. Here are a few of our most tried-and-true barbecue recipes for you to enjoy.

Burgers

You don’t have to be a master chef to come up with your own tasty chicken burger recipes. By using some of your favourite seasonings and ingredients, you can create a gourmet burger that will have you enjoying our short-lived Canadian BBQ season.

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Saucy Mozzarella & Chicken Burgers

Mozzarella cheese and your favourite pasta or pizza sauce make the perfect toppings for these Italian spiced burgers.

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Easy BBQ Chicken & Bean Burgers

Beans and rolled oats add both flavour and fibre to these juicy burgers. Easily doubled, this recipe is perfect to feed a crowd at a backyard barbecue.

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Spinach Feta Burgers

Here’s a delicious alternative to ground beef burgers–and with only 15 g of fat and 29 g of protein–it’s a healthy alternative too!

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Chicken Quinoa Burgers with Jerk Barbecue Sauce

Serve these tasty chicken and quinoa burgers with a mixed green salad.

Kabobs

Kabobs are the perfect meal to serve up from the grill as they are inexpensive, easy to prepare, and fun to eat. There are countless ways to assemble your ideal kabob; choose from any number of seasonal vegetables, marinades, and spices.

Start by cutting your meat and veggies into 1 inch thick cubes to allow for even cooking. If you are using ground meat, avoid using too much or the weight will cause it to fall apart (we recommend refrigerating the prepared skewers for 2 hours before grilling to help everything solidify). For ultimate flavour, try marinating your meat and veggies for at least 30 minutes before grilling.

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Gin & Tonic Kabobs with Mint Tabouleh

The gin in this marinade brings out the flavours of the spices for a uniquely delicious dish. These kabobs are delicious paired with the hearty tabbouleh.

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Chicken Yakitori with Warm Carrot Salad

Canadian summers are short so why not leave the take-out for those cold winter months and grill up your favourite Asian dish instead?

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Tropical Chicken Kabobs

Sunny tropical flavour infuses these kabobs. Sweet potato and pineapple grill along with the tangy marinated chicken.

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Egyptian Chicken Kabobs with Mint Potato Salad

Yogurt keeps these flavourful kabobs tender and juicy. Their smoky heat pairs wonderfully with the mint potato salad.

Low-Calorie Barbecue

Health conscious? Don’t worry, we have you covered. These diet-friendly BBQ chicken recipes are perfect for the calorie-conscious who want to enjoy a lean summer.

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Caribbean Chicken

Using skinless chicken legs reduces the fat and calories of this tasty dish. The accompanying mango salsa provides fibre which is important in maintaining a healthy weight.

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Barbecued Chicken Thighs Au Vin

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.

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BBQ Chili Drumsticks with Avocado & Tomato Salsa

These smoky drumsticks are perfectly complemented by the sweet, creamy avocado and tomato salsa.

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Garlicky Greek Chicken

This prizewinning chicken recipe pairs a flavourful herb-rubbed, barbecue-roasted chicken with homemade tzatziki.

Spice It Up!

Are you looking to spice up your BBQ experience this year? We have a great assortment of BBQ rub and sauce recipes that will have your taste buds thanking you for all the excitement.

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Barbecue Chicken Rub

It will be hard to resist the savoury aroma that hits your nose when you use this spice rub.

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Cajun Drums

These fiery drumsticks are everything they should be: sticky, hot, and smoky from the grill.

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Coyote Roast Chicken with Chile Cinnamon Rub

This rub uses a mix of ancho chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, and thyme. You’ll want to keep this recipe on hand at all times after sampling this wonderfully spicy chicken.

For more on how to spice up your barbecue, check out these how-to videos on making your own BBQ sauce and BBQ rubs.