**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.
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 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.
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 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.
Presented by Chef Nik Southern Fried Chicken Sandwhich Crispy fried chicken, Bo Ssäm sauce, lettuce, pickles, onions, American cheddar, served with fries.
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
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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. 🐓
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.
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!
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!
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 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.
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!
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
The Mother Clucker: Chicken breast with roasted Red peppers, pesto aioli, lettuce, tomato, balsamic onions, and goat cheese on a freshly baked brioche bun.
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.
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. 😄
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.
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The Dirty Bird is a Louisiana-style buttermilk fried chicken (thigh), homemade creamed corn, served with home-baked sweet sweet jalapeno cornbread.
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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
Presented by Chef Kristjan Kristjansson at Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery, Fort Garry’s newest brew house addition, located at 800 Pembina Highway.
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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…
Presented by Inferno’s on Academy in the heart of River Heights at 414 Academy Road.
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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.
Presented by Carl and Nadine Dannenberg of Stony Mountain’s Summit Cafe located at 23 Main Street.
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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 ⛄️☺️
Presented by Chef Graham Barg at La Carnita at 456 Main Street in Winnipeg’s cherished Exchange District.
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The Don Pollo offers free-range chicken thighs, brined, battered, golden fried & splattered with guajillo sauce, next to green papaya frito. Boss Chicken.
Presented by Chef Phil Andrews of Blaze Restaurant in the Delta Winnipeg in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
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This fried chicken sandwich features a fried chicken thigh, garlic aioli on a pretzel bun with iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickle, and red onion.
Presented by the Tallest Poppy located 103 Sherbrooke Avenue.
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Dedicated to owner-chef Talia Syrie’s grandmother, the Bernice is fried chicken on a blue cheese biscuit with bacon garlic sauce and apple celery slaw.
Presented by Chef Andre Desautel of Promenade Cafe and Wine located in St. Boniface at 130 C Provencher Boulevard.
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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.