One Great City Brewing Co
Unit B-1596 Ness Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W6
Presented by Jon Burge
The Bird Waffle: Chili-seasoned fried chicken, spiced honey, cheddar chive waffle, white BBQ sauce, and pickled zucchini
One Great City Brewing Co
Tommy’s Pizzeria
Tommy’s Pizzeria
842 Corydon Ave
WinnipegMB R3Y0M4
Presented by Chef Rhitzz De Vera
Spicy Chicken Sandwich: We have decided to participate in #friedchickenfestwpg this year starting Saturday Jan 16th! Our entry features a thick fried chicken thigh marinated overnight with buttermilk & buffalo, breaded with flaming hot cheetos, topped with our home made sauce of mayo, sriracha, minced pickled cucumber, onion, and jalapeño and finished with our home made brioche bun with a rim of spicy honey and flaming hot cheetos! Now that’s a mouthful
St. James Burger & Chip Co.
St. James Burger & Chip Co.
1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
Presented by Chef Kevin Ramberran
Tropical Chicken Burger: Battered and fried chicken breast, spicy mayo, lettuce, bacon, tomato, mozzarella cheese, BBQ sauce, with a sweet & spicy coated grilled pineapple on top! All within a beautiful locally made brioche bun!
KYU Snack Box
KYU Snack Box
260 Henderson Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R2L 1M2
Phone (204) 306-8009
Presented by Chef: Felix Nguyen
**Kung Pow Chipotle Chicken Box
$15.00 Walnut-Breaded Chicken Thigh, tossed in our Kung POW sauce. Hit with Creamy Chipotle to bring the heat up another notch! Served on a bed of Jasmine Rice and Candied-Walnut Salad.
The Merchant Kitchen
The Merchant Kitchen
314 Donald Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H3
Presented by Chef Brianna Vince
A Trip Down South: Fried boneless chicken thigh, TMK collard greens (contains pork), corn bread with peach butter, rice & beans, side of homemade buttermilk ranch and our habanero hot sauce. Pair with a can of Farmery Hard Iced Tea for an additional $5.
Nicolino’s Cucina Italiana
Nicolino’s Cucina Italiana
4-2077 Pembina Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5J9
Presented by Chef Sonny Gerbrandt
Pollo Picante: A 6oz tender chicken breast in our light and crispy house seasoned breading on our famous fresh baked sesame seed garlic brioche bun, topped with crispy crumbled prosciutto, provolone cheese, pickled tomato, spinach and chef’s own spicy chile pesto aioli. Served with house-cut fries or tossed salad.
Four Crowns Restaurant
Four Crowns Restaurant
1030 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg, MB R2X 2K7
Presented by Chef Chris Brunette / Ravi Ramberran
Double Stacked Jerk Fried Chicken Burger: Double-stacked fried chicken patties with a spicy aioli, lettuce, tomato, topped with a few jalapeno slices, a very authentic house-made Caribbean jerk sauce, placed within a locally made brioche bun!
Yard Burger
Yard Burger
242 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M8
Presented by Chef Steve Toews
The Goober: Our buttermilk fried chicken thigh on a Martin’s potato bun, with peanut butter, blueberry and Serrano jam, pickled jalapenos, a fried egg, smoked Gouda, bacon and arugula.
Khao House
Khao House
625 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2G4
Presented by Chefs Aiden & Eejay
Fried chicken and ube waffles, pickled cucumbers and onions, chili-berry compote, honey rum glaze, coconut crumble, and whipped chicken liver mousse.
The Tallest Poppy
The Tallest Poppy
103 Sherbrook St
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2A3
Presented by Chef Talia Syrie
Its fried chicken with harissa hot sauce, mustard slaw, crispy fried onions, pickles and lemon garlic aoli on a brioche bun.
Underdogs
Underdogs
2609 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P6
Presented by Chef Alex Wong
PB Jellebuyck: Peanut Butter, Strawberry Jam, Mango Habanero Fried Chicken and House Pickles on a Brioche Bun
Shark Club
Shark Club
233 Hargrave St
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P1
Presented by Chef Nik
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwhich
Crispy fried chicken, Bo Ssäm sauce, lettuce, pickles, onions, American cheddar, served with fries.
Cocoabeans Gluten-Free
Cocoabeans Gluten-Free
774 Corydon Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0Y1
Phone: (204) 918-5313
Presented by Chef Betsy Hiebert
Kanada Fried Chicken Burger: Full chicken breast battered and deep fried served on a sourdough bun with special sauce, pickles, lettuce and roasted tomato.
*gluten-free
*dairy-free
KYU Bistro
KYU BISTRO
185 Isabel St.
Winnipeg, MB
Phone: (204) 504-8999
Presented by Chef Peter Truong
Spicy Peanut Chicken & Yaki Noodles
$15.00
Crispy Chicken tossed in Spicy Peanut Chicken Bites. Served over Stir-Fry Ramen Noodles. Topped with Furikake.
KYU Grill
Kyu Grill
260 Henderson Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R2L 1M2
Phone: (204) 615-8828
101B-1855 Pembina Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G6
Phone: (431) 668-3888
Email: kyugrill@gmail.com
Presented by Chef: Triet Nguyen
Cheddar Mac & Fried Chicken Hero$15.00
Heroshimas are back! Crispy, Crunchy Japanese Popcorn Chicken, served in our Signature Toasted Sweet Bun, topped with Bacon Mac & Cheese. Honey-BBQ drizzle.
Moxie’s
Moxie’s Grill Bar Polo Park
Unit 234 – 1485 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0W4
Moxie’s Kenaston
1620 Kenaston Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0Y4
Moxie’s Grill Bar Polo Park, presented by Chef Darrell Klassen
Mushroom Chicken Mushroom: A classic dish designed for Fried Chicken Fest. The Mushroom Chicken Mushroom is an in-house double hand-breaded breast of chicken. It is golden fried and topped with sautéed mushrooms and aged white cheddar, and served with hand-battered mushrooms. It comes with a bed of mashed potatoes and a side and gravy.
Moxie’s Kenaston, presented by Chef Jeff Laden
Crispy Chicken Parm Sandwich: A panko crusted chicken breast with melted Asiago and white cheddar. Served on a toasted sesame brioche bun with a housemade roasted pepper and Italian tomato sauce, topped with fresh tomato and arugula.
Meal Set Bistro
Meal Set Bistro
612-B Academy Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0E6
Presented by Chef Ken Nguyen
The KODE RED BAO: Double fried buttermilk chicken thigh smothered in Korean gochujang sauce. Topped with candied almonds, honey sriracha, red cabbage, scallions, shredded carrots, sliced pickles, sesame seeds and fresh cilantro on a lightly fried bao. Served with crisp potato sticks.
Meal Set Bistro is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest. Welcome!
The Block & Blade
The Block & Blade
1100-50 Sage Creek Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3X0C2
Presented by Chef Noel Sorianno
Twice Fried Mother Clucker: Crispy buttermilk chicken topped with cheese, lettuce, red Thai curry sauce, pickled jalapeños, and red onions on a brioche bun, panko crusted and deep fried. Served with a deep fried pickle.
Rae’s Bistro
Rae’s Bistro
9 – 925 Headmaster Row
Winnipeg, MB R2G 4J4
Phone: (204) 229-0237
Presented by Chef John Stupar
An Oldie But A Goodie: 6 oz. buttermilk marinated and golden fried Manitoba chicken breast, topped with two strips of Rae’s signature thick cut smoked maple bacon, pickled red cabbage and creamy house made bacon ranch, all on a toasted pretzel bun with butter lettuce, tomato, red onion dill pickle and confit garlic. Served with your choice of side; skinny fries, soup or salad.
Little Bones Wings
Little Bones Wings
123 Regent Avenue W
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R1
Presented by Chef Gerald Baker
The Ragin’ Rooster! Brioche bun, garlic aioli on bottom, sliced thin fresh onion rings, shredded lettuce, breaded pickled jalapenos, chili pepper breaded chicken thigh, Not Yo Cheese drizzle, 3 cheese (torched to be melty, BACON x 2 slices tomato slices x 2 and more shredded lettuce to top with the bun. 🐓
Roughage Eatery
Roughage Eatery
126 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B4
Presented by Chef Jessie Hodel
La Bomba UnChicken Burger: UnChicken patty coated in a homemade La Bomba sauce and pan fried then layered between a Kaiser bun with cashew pepper cheddar, bacun, lettuce, tomato, red onion and soy mayo.
*VEGAN
FIRST-TIME FRIED CHICKEN FEST PARTICIPATING RESTAURANT
Charlee’s Restaurant & Lounge
Charlee’s Restaurant & Lounge
Units 4-6, 185 Stadacona Street
Winnipeg, MB R2L1R2
Presented by Chef Charlie Villapando
Fried Chicken Fried Rice: Deboned and marinated leg meat, dredged and deep fried until crispy golden brown atop a Chinese-inspired chicken and salted fish Filipino-style sinangag (garlic fried rice). Our creation consists of coarse chopped garlic sautéed & fried with rice, eggs, green peas, shredded lettuce, a little bit of diced chicken breast, salted fish and fish sauce. everything is then finished with a fresh garlic emulsified butter sauce & served with a thick cut lemon wedge!
FIRST TIME PARTICIPATING RESTAURANT
The Wood Tavern
The Wood Tavern
112 Marion Street
Winnipeg, MB R2H 0T1
Presented by Chef Kirk Hanson
Spicy Jerk Fried Chicken Burger: Spicy, jerk-seasoned deep-fried boneless chicken thigh. Mango chutney, ginger lime slaw on a brioche bun.
The Wood Tavern is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest. Welcome!
Uptown Alley
Uptown Alley
1301 St. Matthew’s Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1E3
Presented by Chef Ben Fernandez
The Dude Abides Chicken Burger: House ground chicken patty, topped with bacon, apple slaw, sweet chili mayo, and mac and cheese.
Uptown Alley is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest this year. Welcome!
Junction 59 Roadhouse
Junction 59 Roadhouse
1615 Regent Ave West
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1C6
Presented by Chef Ryan Glays
Lone Star Chicken Sandwich: Our famous fried chicken crossed with our famous Lonestar Salad! Chili Lime BBQ, with Crispy Tortilla Strips, corn, beans, pico and cheddar.
Junction 59 Roadhouse is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest this year. Welcome!
Fionn’s Grant Park & Fionn’s Regent
Fionn’s Grant Park
1180 Grant Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2A6
Fionn’s Regent
1582 Regent Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B4
Fionn’s Regent as presented by Chef Ryan Koebel
Fionn’s Double Decker Fried Chicken Sandwich: Two layers of buttermilk-soaked and battered chicken thighs tossed in our signature buffalo sauce, pickles, 2 layers of double smoked bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, and mayo held together (barely) in between a brioche bun.
Fionn’s Grant Park as presented by Chef Ryan Koebel
Ma’s Crispy Chicken: Two chicken pieces (one breast, one thigh), breaded, fried, and seasoned to order using our signature “Ma’s” breading. Plated on top of a pile of our buttermilk mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and coleslaw with a made in-pub honey mustard dressing. Topped with chives.
Velvet Glove
Velvet Glove Restaurant at Fairmont Winnipeg
2 Lombard Place
Winnipeg, MB R3B0Y3
Presented by Chef Richard Duncan
Southern Comfort $15, exclusive of taxes
Brined & Buttermilk Bathed Fried Chicken Thigh’s
Buffalo Hot Sauce Bacon Ranch, Elman’s Pickle
Gribiche Aioli, Pain Au Lait Gunns Bunn
Side Hustle $5 each, exclusive of taxes
Natures Pasta Mac n Cheese Bake
Truffle Jack Mornay
Baby Creamer Potato Salad
Dijonaise Dressing
Garden Green Salad
Served with Balsamic Dressing & Crisp Crudité
Regular Fries or Sweet Potato
Served with Chipotle Aioli
SMITH Restaurant
SMITH
75 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0A2
Presented by Chef Quin Cook
The Seoul Nine Yard: Spicy fried chicken sandwich featuring gochujang mayo, kimchi, sweet pickled cucumber and shaved iceberg lettuce on a sesame kaiser roll.
SMITH Restaurant is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest this year. Welcome!
Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery
Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery
800 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2M7
Presented by Chef Jose Noboa
The Ting: A Jamaican-inspired Caribbean chicken burger. Manitoba chicken breast marinated in Jamaican Jerk and tropical seasonings, breaded, and fried to perfection, mon. Seated on a bed of juicy mango collard slaw, topped with coconut rum aioli on a toasted soft bun. IRIE!
*2nd place Fried Chicken Fest 2020
*2nd place Fried Chicken Fest 2019
Capital Grill Broadway & Roblin
Capital Grill Broadway
100 – 275 Broadway St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C4M6
Capital Grill Roblin
3116 Roblin Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C1
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin
If it ain’t broke… Buttermilk fried chicken with Bothwell smoked cheddar, smashed avocado, bacon and onion jam, honey hot sauce on a housemade bun.
*2020 WINNER of Fried Chicken Fest
Magic Bird Fried Chicken
Magic Bird Fried Chicken
61 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B2
Presented by Chef Mike O’Connell
The Tropical Depression: Ginger-glazed fried chicken breast on Oh Doughnuts pineapple dip doughnut with fresh cilantro and pineapple ring
*2019 Winner of Fried Chicken Fest
Promenade Cafe and Wine
Promenade Cafe and Wine
130 Provencher Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R2N4L8
Chef Kevin Chen is presenting two entries this year.
What the Schnitzel
Manitoba chicken schnitzel on La Belle Baguette sesame seed potato bun, Smak Dab mustard, horseradish saskatoon Notre Dame creamery butter, Loveday mushrooms and sauce Bearnaise. Served with French fries.
Chicken Confit Taquito: Prepared with Confit Granny’s Chicken, Cajun Inspired Spices & Herbs, and Bothwell smoked gouda.Served with a Blue Cheese Remoulade and a Maple Dijon mustard for dipping.
Need we go on? 😍
coming soon: 2021 Participating restaurants
Khao House
625 Portage Avenue
3rd Place 🥉 Fried Chicken Fest 2019
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Presented by Chef Randy
Frankie’s Fried Chicken with miso congee, woodear, egg, Parmesan, and chili oil
Underdogs
2609 Portage Avenue
Presented by Chef Alex Wong
David Bowie: Crispy chicken thigh, peanut satay sauce, pickled red onions, fresh carrots and cucumber, cilantro, and Sirachia aioli, all in a steamed Bao bun.
The Merchant Kitchen
314 Donald Street
Presented by Chef Jesse Friesen
Return of the Mac: Signature Korean fried chicken thigh, macaroni pasta, smokey cheese blend, béchamel, and finished with kimchi sauce.
Nicolino’s Restaurant
4-2077 Pembina Hwy
Presented by Chef Megan Davis
Butter me up Darlin’: Delicately breaded buttermilk fried chicken breast with house made basil pesto aioli, spinach and buffalo mozzarella on our freshly baked bun served with house cut fries or salad.
Little Bones Wings
123 Regent Ave W.
Presented by Chef Alex Goertzen
The Crackling Offering: 0% food waste and keto-friendly! Apparently, our chefs/cooks have been secretly up-cycle experimenting the “Boneless” Wing trim into these beautiful little gems for years! These two (2) varieties of Crackling (in one serving) are their peace offering, for holding out on you! Spicy and Not-Spicy Chicken Skins: Marinated, Prepped, and Deep-fried to crispy greatness served as a vehicle for a variety of Seasonings and Sauces! Black-Garlic, Mustard + Herb, and Sriracha Blend / Cool Sauce, Keto-Cheese, and Chili Paste.
Little Goat Food & Drink
2615 Portage Ave.
Presented by Chef Alex Svenne
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER: A restaurant will be offering 2 distinct dishes–one for lunch service and one for dinner service.
Lunch: Fried chicken between grilled sourdough with cheddar, mozza, and pepper relish, served with skinny fries and coleslaw.
Dinner: Garlic butter-tossed fried chicken thighs on creamy mac & cheese with bacon, tomato, and green peas.
The Oak & Grain
1800 Wellington Avenue
Presented by Chef Matthew Marcalinas
2018 WINNER
Chicken Katsu: Tori katsu rice cake burger
Capital Grill Broadway
100-275 Broadway
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin
FIRST TIME ENTRY
The Mess: Buttermilk fried fhicken with Bothwell smoked cheddar, smashed avocado, bacon and onion jam, honey hot sauce, on a Japanese milk bun.
Rae’s Bistro
9-925 Headmaster Row
Presented by Chef Lorne Giesbrecht
FIRST TIME ENTRY
A Hen So Nice We’ve Cooked It Twice
A whopping 1kg Cornish game hen rubbed in a medley of Moroccan spices and sous vide to perfection, then hand-breaded to order, fried until golden crisp in beef tallow and topped with jalapeno-cilantro mint yogurt sauce, served with a savoury white wine couscous, wilted Swiss chard and fresh sweet corn vegetable salad with mango citrus vinaigrette.
Kyu Grill @ The Forks
The Forks
Presented by Chef Calvin Truong
Feast your eyes on a mouth-watering, tongue-tingling, eye-burning sensational, flavour-packed marriage of Korean spice and juicy Nashville Hot chicken breast, served on thick-cut toast, topped with tangy pickles, kimchi slaw and a side of creamy potato salad, this juicy little flavour punch will leave you wanting more!
St. James Burger & Chip Co.
1866 Ness Avenue
Presented by Chef Sanjay Sewpaul
Rods Monster BBQ Burger & Chips: Chicken, Angus Beef & Bacon all in one! Dedicated to the St. James Rods Football Club. The Monster Rods Burger has a battered chicken patty, an Angus beef patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and BBQ! Served with our famous Cinna-Salt Chips!
Four Crowns
1030 McPhillips Street
Presented by Chef Chris Brunette
FIRST TIME ENTRY
Parmesan Chicken Tenders – Keto-Friendly! Homemade from scratch, Parmesan-coated chicken tenders served with fries or a side caesar/house salad.
Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery
800 Pembina Hwy
Presented by Chef Kristjan Kristjansson
RUNNER UP 2019 🥈
La Burguesa Ebria. The noble drunk chicken burger serving up Brazen hall beers….this krispy chicken burger is built on the famous toasted Brazen bun then dressed with soured chimichurri beer cream, fresh field greens, beer-pickled red onion, two krispy pieces of chicken breast brined in our spicy chilli infused beer bath and then covered in our sweet Gokstad IPA glaze. Un lujo de pocos!
ERA Bistro @ CMHR
85 Israel Asper Way
Presented by Chef Kirk Hanson of ERA Bistro at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Korean Fried chicken with gochajang sauce; breaded fried light and dark meat with Korean seasonings, sesame seeds, and green onion served along with a spicy cucumber salad.
Cocoabeans Bakeshop
774 Corydon Avenue
Presented by Chef Quinn Degner
FIRST TIME ENTRY
Atilla the Hen (Fried Chicken Sandwich). Gluten-free and dairy-free. This is a “buttermilk” fried chicken breast (made with local chicken), Cocoabeans special sauce, lettuce, tomato, and house-made bread and butter pickles (onion and cucumber), all on our amaranth bun. Gluten-free and dairy-free. It can be made egg-free by subbing our Red Mill vegan bun for the amaranth bun. The feature comes with a choice of side: soup of the day, fries, or house salad (or upgrade your side to a vegan caesar salad or sweet potato fries).
The Tallest Poppy
103 Sherbrook Street
Presented by Chef Talia Syrie
The Phoenix
Honey garlic fried chicken flambe. This one will light your fire 😉
Red Foot Kitchen
741 St. Mary’s Road
Presented by Chef Tony
FIRST TIME ENTRY
Chicken noodle bowl
Fried chicken on Korean-style spicy noodles in a bowl
One Great City
1596 Ness Ave.
Presented by Chef Jon Burge
Tokyo Drift
Our take on a Katsu Sando. Crispy fried chicken thighs, wasabi mayo, tonkatsu sauce, shredded lettuce, pickled daikon, and nori salt on a milk bun.
Magic Bird Fried Chicken
61 Sherbrook Street
Presented by Chef Mike O’Connell
REIGNING CHAMPION 🏆
The Magic Taco
Fried chicken taco shell filled with chicken barbacoa, topped with avocado crema, pickled onions, cilantro, and salsa.
2020 Restaurants
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Khao Restaurant
625 Portage Avenue
Presented by Chef Randy Khounnoraj
Flavour-full chicken thigh with spicy gochujang sauce, kewpie mayo, sesame seeds, green onions and tobiko. Served with an arugula and herb salad (not pictured), pear, blue cheese, and a sesame dressing
Blaze Restaurant & Lounge
350 St. Mary Avenue
Presented by Chef Edison Antejos
Blazes’s White Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich: A spicy crunchy double fried chicken thigh doused with a spicy hot sauce, creamy coleslaw, dill pickles served on a butter-grilled brioche bun.
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Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery
800 Pembina Hwy
Presented by Chef Kristjan Kristjansson
Fricken Fried Chicken Waffle: Our amazing Fricken Chicken served on a Belgian vanilla waffle with arugula, a chili bacon and Dunrobin Mead syrup topped with house cheese sauce and a blueberry creme fraiche. Served with our with our perfect house slaw.
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Nicolino’s
4-2077 Pembina Highway
Presented by Chef Megan DaVis
Cosimos Chicken Parmigiana: Breaded fried chicken breast then topped with mozzarella, provolone, and banana peppers between fresh homemade bread.
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The Merchant Kitchen
314 Donald Street
Presented by Chef Jesse Friesen
The Korean Fried Cuban: Signature fried chicken, ham, swiss cheese, dill pickles, pickled red onion, serrano chili aioli on a sesame bun.
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The Oak & Grain
1800 Wellington Avenue
Presented by Chef Mathew Marcalinas
The Titleholder: The Oak & Grain’s Fired Chicken Sliders II
Buttermilk-marinated, signature spice blend, crispy fried Manitoba chicken, rich sweet brioche, truffle aioli, peppery arugula, cinnamon, and clove infused mixed berry compote, and sliced Gala apples.
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Silver Heights Restaurant
2169 Portage Avenue
Presented by Chef Ted Houdayer
WFC: An institution in Winnipeg and in Sunny St. James the Heights is serving up their delicious chicken in a savory and addicting signature batter.
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Kyu Grill
1 Forks Market Road
SSGV Fried Chicken
Presented by Chef Calvin Truong: ULTRA cripsy, hand-battered, deboned skin on fried chicken, dipped in a savory sesame soy glazed vinaigrette sauce, served with fries, kimchi and spicy mayo.
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One Great City Brewing Co.
1596 Ness Ave.
Presented by Chef Jon Burge
George Likes His Chicken Spicy: Kung Pao fried chicken, sushi rice, kimchi, pressed cucumbers, and umami aioli.
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Little Bones Wings
123 Regent Ave W.
Wings Aligot with Basil and Spice
Presented by Chef Alex Goertzen: This dish is a twist on the classic French dish, Pommes Aligot. Try to wrap your head around 3 feet of stringy, cheesy potatoes wrapped around a seductively spicy breaded chicken wing and topped with fresh basil oil.
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Vinnies South Indian
420 Main Street, Selkirk, Manitoba
Presented by Veena Nandan
NADAN KOZHI FRY: Chicken marinated in a paste made of onion, ginger, garlic, red chili, cumin, garam marsala, soy sauce and vinegar, and deep fried naked. Topped with fried onions and ginger. Served along with Parotha (Multi Layered Indian Bread).
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Summit Cafe
23 Main Street, Stony Mountain, MB
Presented by Carl Dannenberg
Triple C (Caribbean Curry Craze): This burger starts with our special tea brined fried chicken breast, then layered with delicious flavors of Caribbean Curry sauce, Jamaican Papaya chutney and purple cabbage slaw on a toasted brioche bun.
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Magic Bird Fried Chicken
61 Sherbrook Street
Presented by Chef Mike O’Connell
The Cone Ranger: Waffle Cone with Crispy Fried Chicken Bites, Pimento Mac n Cheese and Fried Chicken Skin
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little goat food & drink
2615 Portage Avenue
Presented by Chef Alexander
Play it again Sam…
Crispy moroccan-spiced chicken, labneh, couscous, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds, mint, and pistachios
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Toukie’s Lounge at Club Regent Casino
1425 Regent Avenue West
Presented by Chef Tod Trudeau
Treasure Island Chicken & Biscuits: Pecan Fried chicken breast, cheese and butter biscuit, chorizo sausage gravy, port wine and maple drizzle. Served with a choice of side.
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LOFT 180 at McPhillips Station Casino
484 McPhillips Street
Presented by Chef Jaime Briones
Fried Chicken Slider Trio: Classic Southern-Style fried chicken on a buttermilk cheddar biscuit; Korean Fried Chicken on sesame brioche; and a BLT special on sweet potato and herb parker-house roll.
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Nikos Restaurant
740 Corydon Avenue
Presented by Chef Chris Katiniaris
The Mother Clucker: Chicken breast with roasted Red peppers, pesto aioli, lettuce, tomato, balsamic onions, and goat cheese on a freshly baked brioche bun.
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The Tallest Poppy
103 Sherbrook Street
Presented by Chef Aron Epp
The Big Schnitz: Thinly pounded breaded and fried chicken breast, served on pumpernickel bread with housemade sauerkraut, grainy Dijon mustard, aged cheddar, and garlic cream sauce.
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St. James Burger & Chip Co.
1866 Ness Avenue
Presented by Chef Sanjay Sewpaul
Chipotle BBQ Fried Chicken & Slaw Burger & Chips: Delicious crunchy chicken burger, mayo, chipotle BBQ sauce, spicy homemade slaw, and served with our famous St .James Cinnamon Chips!
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Underdogs
2609 Portage Avenue
Presented by Chef Alex Wong
Walking in Memphis: Belgian-style waffle, little brown jug battered fried chicken, maple sriracha aioli, arugula, and housemade pickles.
Website: http://www.underdogswinnipeg.com/
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ERA Bistro
85 Israel Asper Way
Presented by Chef Kirk Hanson of ERA Bistro at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Jerk-fried Chicken: Jerk fried chicken thigh served with house-made mango chutney and basmati rice
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Little Bones Wings
Presented by Chef Alex Goertzen of Little Bones Wings located 123 Regent Avenue W.
Description: Cornbread Waffles + Chicken Cajun Bleu & Cornbread Waffle
Bothwell Jalapeno Jack Cheese and Cured Maple Ham wrapped with a Boneless Chicken Thigh, marinated in Cajun Lemon Buttermilk and breaded in Cajun Flour and Panko blend. On top of a Cornbread Muffin Waffle (with fried Mushroom, Scallion, and Red Chili Flakes right inside of it)! Topped with Chicken Stock and Maple Syrup Gravy AND Maple Buffalo Dressing. Served with their Broccoli Slaaaww. 😄
Vote for this dish here.
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Cornerstone
Presented by Chef Norm Pastorin at The Cornerstone in the heart of Osborne Village at 93 Osborne Street.
Description:
KFC Banh Mi
killer fried chicken, pickled veg, cilantro, Sriracha & mayo
Vote for this dish here.
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Little Goat
Presented by Chef Alex Svenne at Little Goat Food & Drinks which just opened in the St. James area at 2615 Portage Avenue.
Description: French Fried Chicken
Dijon and buttermilk marinated fried chicken, pommes aligot, green beans with almond, and red wine gastrique.
Vote for this dish here.
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The Merchant Kitchen
Presented by Chef Jesse Friesen at the Merchant Kitchen located at 314 Donald Street in the heart of downtown Winnipeg in the ALT Hotel.
Description:
Fried Chicken Bowl features Korean-fried chicken thigh, whipped yuca, truffle cheddar, serrano chile hollandaise, boar belly, pickled red onion
Vote for this dish here.
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Underdogs
Presented by Chef Alex Wong of Underdogs fame. Their motto is Food, Booze, Rally, and their food lives up to this. Located at 2609 Portage Avenue it’s been a great addition to the neighbourhood.
Description:
The Dirty Bird is a Louisiana-style buttermilk fried chicken (thigh), homemade creamed corn, served with home-baked sweet sweet jalapeno cornbread.
Vote for this dish here.
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Pineridge Hollow
Presented by Chef Matty Neufeld of Pineridge Hollow in Oakbank, Manitoba.
Description:
The Chicken and the Leg showcases pork fat-fried Manitoba chicken, marinated in siracha and buttermilk, drizzled with chipotle mayo, chili dill honey, served on French toast brioche, and pickled shallots and lemon apple cucumbers, topped with a sunny side egg and dill sprinkle
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Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery
Presented by Chef Kristjan Kristjansson at Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery, Fort Garry’s newest brew house addition, located at 800 Pembina Highway.
Description:
Nashville Hot Chicken
Fresh Manitoba Chicken coated in Steel cut Blonde Ale and buttermilk then tossed in our seasoning flour, fried and dredged in our house made Nashville hot sauce and served on top of our house made sourdough bread and covered in pickles…
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Inferno’s on Academy
Presented by Inferno’s on Academy in the heart of River Heights at 414 Academy Road.
Description:
Moroccan Southern Fried Chicken Sammich features buttermilk and Moroccan spice-brined chicken thighs on a fresh ciabatta bun with harissa mayo, pickled red onions, artisan greens and tomato topped with an Elman’s dill pickle spear.
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Summit Cafe
Presented by Carl and Nadine Dannenberg of Stony Mountain’s Summit Cafe located at 23 Main Street.
Description:
The Southern Belle! Pure Leaf Steeped Tea-brined fried chicken with roasted garlic aioli, red pepper 🌶 jelly, butter lettuce and pickled peaches 🍑 on a potato scallion bun. This is #southern comfort ☀️in the c-c-cold ⛄️☺️
Check out their segment from You Gotta Here
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KYU Grill
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La Carnita
Presented by Chef Graham Barg at La Carnita at 456 Main Street in Winnipeg’s cherished Exchange District.
Description:
The Don Pollo offers free-range chicken thighs, brined, battered, golden fried & splattered with guajillo sauce, next to green papaya frito. Boss Chicken.
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Blaze Restaurant and Lounge
Presented by Chef Phil Andrews of Blaze Restaurant in the Delta Winnipeg in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
Description:
This fried chicken sandwich features a fried chicken thigh, garlic aioli on a pretzel bun with iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickle, and red onion.
Sous chef Ronald Morrison shared this dish with CTV Morning Live in this clip.
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The Tallest Poppy
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Santa Lucia Pizza, St. Mary’s Road
Presented by Santa Lucia Pizza’s St. Mary’s Road location only.
Description:
Mediterranean Fried Chicken that is pressure-fried in their renowned Mediterranean-style breading.
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ERA Bistro
Presented by Chef Steven Strecker of ERA Bistro at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Description:
Crispy, jalapeno buttermilk fried chicken tossed in maple soy sauce and garnished with fried leeks, onions, and crepes.
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The Oak & Grain
Presented by Chef Kelly Cattani of The Oak & Grain at the Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites located at 1800 Wellington Avenue.
Description:
3 toasted slider buns stuffed with lightly pickled cucumber salad, mayo, lettuce, and buttermilk fried chicken.
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Have A Nice Day
Presented by Chef Erik Ursini of Have A Nice Day located at 625 Portage Avenue.
Description:
Fried Chicken Bundwich/Bowl
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Promenade Cafe and Wine
Presented by Chef Andre Desautel of Promenade Cafe and Wine located in St. Boniface at 130 C Provencher Boulevard.
Description:
The Confit Chicken n’ Waffles
Slow-cooked in duck confit then fried, placed on two in-house Belgian waffles with gremolata, matchstick potatoes, and maple syrup.
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