2-109 James Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B0N6
204-560-5210
2nd Place, Fried Chicken Fest 2024
Honourable Mention, Fried Chicken Fest 2022 (Voter’s Choice)
“eh-LOH-teh” Fried Chicken
Presented by Chef Mark Merano
Crispy double fried buttermilk chicken dusted with a white cheddar spice blend in between two orange cheddar potato patties topped with garlic lime creamed corn, feta and a honey drizzle.
339 Waterfront Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0V1
204-594-0339
The Parmageddon
Presented by Executive Chef Dom Merano
“Everything rich colliding at once”
A garlic butter fried chicken, nduja hot honey, crispy bacon, a citrus kale and cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, parmesan and finished with some crunchy fried onions stacked high on our signature brioche bun.
2 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3
204-957-1350
Winner (Judges’ Choice) Fried Chicken Fest 2022 🏆
Fried Chicken Inasal
Presented by Executive Chef Nitin Sharma
Annatto battered chicken, baked sushi rice with furikake, kewpie mayo, sriracha mayo, honey soy glaze, atchara, crunchy radish, and spring onion
392 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L4
Phone: 204-691-1141
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1st PLACE WINNER (Voter’s Choice) 2025 🥇
Chipotle Ranch Crunch Sando
Presented by Eric Saniuk & staff
Introducing the Chipotle Ranch Crunch Sando from Blazing Chicken Shack! Dive into a flavour explosion with our expertly crafted sando featuring a luscious, homemade Garlic Chipotle Ranch sauce spread generously on both top and bottom buns. Each bite offers a crunch from our perfectly seasoned crispy chicken, infused with a delightful chipotle ranch seasoning. Topped with fresh, hand-picked beefsteak tomatoes and crisp lettuce, this sando is finished with zesty banana peppers for a refreshing kick. Best of all, it’s crafted to be mild enough for everyone to enjoy! Experience the perfect balance of flavour and crunch, come savour the Chipotle Ranch Crunch Sando today!
275 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Phone: 204-416-1144
Winner, Fried Chicken Fest 2020 🏆
C’est La Brie
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin
Crispy buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with melted Brie cheese topped with balsamic shaved red onions and bacon, dressed with baby arugula and drizzled with a honey-grain mustard aioli.
274 Garry St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1H3
Phone: 204-557-1729
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Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Presented by Chef Kevin Sawatsky
For the spice lovers! Crispy chicken breast, fresno chili honey, a dusting of spices, plenty of pickles and smoky ranch!
275 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Phone: 204-416-1144
Winner, Fried Chicken Fest 2020 🏆
O.G. – Outrageous Goodness
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin
Before all these fancy sandwiches there was the O.G. The Original Goodness. Chicken tenders marinated in our flavorful buttermilk marinade and fried to perfection. Served with a healthy side of our award winning Kennebec fries, housemate honey dill sauce and creamy slaw. That’s right — chicken fingers, but freekin’ good fingers!
2 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3
Phone: 204-957-1350
The Golden Roost
Presented by Executive Chef Nitin Sharma
Nashville hot chicken thighs on grilled sourdough bread, topped with a honey mayo cabbage slaw, bearnaise sauce, Nashville hot sauce, poached egg, and radish greens.
326 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S5
Phone: 204-615-0802
**NEW to Fried Chicken Fest**
She’s all Chaat Tamarind Fried Chicken
Presented by Chef Robyn Salguero
Tamarind, garam masala & garlic marinated fried chicken thigh, tossed in tamarind chutney and topped with chaat masala yogurt, a fresh minty slaw, ginger-pickled cukes and a chili chutney butter, all served on a toasted doughnut “bun”.
314 Donald Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H3
204-615-2278
MK Katsu
Presented by Chef Jesse Friesen
Featuring a brined and fried breast and thigh, miso mayo brulee, maple chile sauce, nori, tobiko, and ginger pickles.
274 Garry St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1H3
Phone: 204-557-1729
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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Presented by Chef Kevin Sawatsky
Back by popular demand, immortalized by Fried Chicken Week 2022, we’ve brought back the crowd favourite with a few delicious tweaks. Still our signature LOCAL Fried Chicken tossed in Nashville hot chili oil, stacked high on a brioche bun with mayonnaise, crinkle cut pickles and fresh lettuce. Simple, but why fix something that isn’t broken?
242 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M8
Phone: 204-272-9607
The Buffalo 314 Burger
Presented by Chef Jesse Friesen
Bite into a crisp country-fried chicken breast, dressed with tangy Buffalo sauce, pickles, butter leaf lettuce, our signature blue cheese Yard sauce, all in between a Martin’s potato bun.
2 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3
Phone: 204-957-1350
Presented by Chef Nitin Sharma
Inspired by our close proximity to downtown’s infamous “Circus”, The Lounge at Fairmont presents “The Maple Circle” that includes 8552 Pilsner beer-battered chicken thigh, jalapeño cheddar waffle, maple bacon aioli, topped with pickled onions, maple syrup and fresh dill.
275 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Phone: 204-416-1144
3116 Roblin Blvd.
Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C1
Phone: 204-615-3116
there is such thing as a stupid question
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin
Buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with bacon and cheddar white gravy, pickled red onions, jalapenos, more cheddar, iceberg lettuce, spiced beer mustard, garlic aioli all on a perfectly soft bun.
1 FORKS MARKET RD
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4L8
Phone: 204-421-5055
Papa Peño Poulet
Presented by Chef Quin Ferguson
Buttermilk-fried chicken with a tangy citrus slaw, topped with house-made pickles and a jalapeno aioli in an exquisite milk bun.
233 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P1
204-942-7400
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Dak and Bap
Presented by Chef Mike Chezick
Fried chicken bites covered in a tantalizing miso-gochujang glaze served with ribbons of pickled vegetables and crispy tortilla pieces on golden fried rice.
75 Forks Market Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4Y3
Phone: 204-944-2445
Tikka Chance On Me
Presented by Chef Quin Cook
Tikka-spiced fried half chicken with a butternut squash curry. Served with a fresh tomato, red onion and iceberg salad.
233 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P1
204-942-7400
sharkclub.com/winnipeg
Sweet & Spicy Chicken & Waffles
Presented by
Belgian waffle with fried chicken strips tossed in our spicy cherry maple glaze and topped off with banana pepper relish, maple bourbon sauce and green onions.
242 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M8
204-272-9607
The Fried Belgian Sandwich
Presented by Chef Steve Toews
A crispy Belgian waffle topped with a buttermilk-fried chicken breast, buttermilk dressing, 314 sauce, maple creme fraiche, pickled onions, and chives.
274 Garry St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1H3
Phone: 204-557-1729
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The Classy Clucker
Presented by Chef Adam Dary
You know what’s cool with just a hint of spicy edge to it? Being the best man at a wedding and rocking a Tuxedo T-Shirt. You know what else is cool with just the right amount of spice? The Classy Clucker. Our signature fried chicken, with house-made queso, crisp bacon, pickled jalapenos, and a garlic aioli to cool you down. Put all that together and you have the blue ruffled suit you (or your parents) wore to high-school grad, in sandwich form. Simple, elegant, spicy and oh so cool.
375 Graham Ave
Winnipeg MB R3C 0H6
One Bourbon, One Bawk, One Beer
Presented by Chef Brad Joyce
**NEW TO FRIED CHICKEN FEST**
Bacon and bourbon-marinated chicken thighs, cheddar biscuits, spicy pickles, red-eye gravy, caramelized maple with a sambal drizzle.
2-109 James Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B0N6
204-560-5210
Honourable Mention, Fried Chicken Fest 2022 Voter’s Choice)
Blueberry Yumyum!
Presented by Chef Mark Merano
Double stacked hashbrown fried chicken topped with bacon, whipped lemon goat cheese mayo, arugula, and herbed-blueberry compote on a potato bun!
75 Forks Market Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4Y3
Phone: 204-944-2445
You’re Killin’ Me, Schmaltz
Presented by Chef Quin Cook
Spicy battered chicken, purple cabbage slaw, garlic dill pickles, candied bacon, hot buttermilk dressing, all on a pretzel bun.
275 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Phone: 204-416-1144
Dill I make you Honey, baby?
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin
Buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with grandma’s honey-dill sauce, Bothwell old cheddar, bacon, buttermilk slaw, and pickled jalapeños.
314 Donald Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H3
204-615-2278
A Poppin’ Sundae
Presented by Chef Brianna Vince-Clarke
TMK Korean-fried popcorn chicken, arugula, banana peppers, pickled red onion, queso fresco, maple chili sauce, black sesame, and scallion in a waffle cone bowl.
339 Waterfront Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0V1
204-594-0339
The Mornay Maker
Presented by Chef Sean Smith
Buttermilk fried-chicken with Swiss mornay sauce topped with shaved ham dressed with a garlic dill honey butter and topped with pickled cucumber, dijon, arugula all on a brioche bun.
2-109 James Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B0N6
Phone: 204-560-5210
Orange Chicken French Toast
Presented by Chef Mark Merano
Buttermilk fried chicken with a spiced orange syrup , condensed milk French toast , and garnished with orange segments, feta, pickled onions, mint and chili flakes.
*NEW TO FRIED CHICKEN FEST THIS YEAR*
314 Donald Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H3
Phone: 204-615-2278
Frambuesa Picante
Presented by Chef Brianna Vince-Clarke
Brown butter toasted serrano provolone scone, chipotle dusted fried chicken breast, pickled red cabbage, carrots, fresh dill, and raspberry honey.
625 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2G4
Phone: 204-615-6590
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Presented by Chef Randy Khounnoraj
Pan-fried daikon radish cake with Chinese sausage, shiitake mushroom, and dried shrimp, peanut brittle, pickled mustard greens, Thai chili, and herbs. Inspired by Asian street food and eating on the go.
242 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M8
Phone: 204-272-9607
The Shogun
Presented by Chef Steve Toews
Katsu chicken, sesame, nori, pork belly, kewpie mayo, togarashi hot sauce, lettuce, tobiko, and avocado, on a toasted potato bun.
339 Waterfront Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0V1
Phone: 204-594-0339
Arrabiata Chicken Sandwich
Presented by Sean Smith
Garlic Parmesan Fried Chicken with a spicy arrabiata and pesto aioli topped with a smoked Provolone and hot capiccola, pickled fennel, and arugula.
*NEW TO FRIED CHICKEN FEST THIS YEAR *
233 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P1
Phone: 204-942-7200
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SaméTori
Presented by Chef Quintin Rogers
A Shark Club take on a Japanese classic, Chicken Kara-age. Kara-age style battered chicken breast, tossed in Shark Spice, served in a bun with pickled onions, tomato, lettuce, crispy noodles, with Jalapeño Havarti and Bossam Aioli.
274 Garry St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1H3
Phone: 204-557-1729
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Classy Clucker
Presented by Adam Dary
What came first, the chicken or the egg? Who cares! All we know is this sandwich will have you doing the chicken dance all night long. Signature crispy fried chicken, bacon, house aioli, pickled jalapenos, and our housemade queso served with fries on a sesame seed bun.
3116 Roblin Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C1
Phone: 204-615-3116
275 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Phone: 204-416-1144
The Henny Sandwich
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin
Crispy buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, honey hot sauce white queso, homemade bread and butter pickles, slaw, and fried red onions.
185 Isabel St.
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1G8
Phone: 204-504-8999
Fried-Chicken Panko Bites & Japanese Curry
Presenter by Chef Peter Dao
Crunchy, panko-breaded chicken tossed in spicy shichimi spices. Served with velvety Japanese curry and rice.
2 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3
Phone: 204-957-1350
“The Bigger the Chicken, the Harder the Fowl” – Portage & Main Chicken & Waffle
Presented by Chef Richard Duncan
Applewood smoked buttermilk-fried chicken thigh on a butter-basted sugar waffle, bacon rasher with a honey hot drizzle and topped with frazzled leek.
Pair with:
Side Hustle: Truffle Mac n Cheese Bake or Side Artisan Green Salad with Garden Crudité, Balsamic Dressing; Baby Creamer Potato Salad Bacon & Mustard Remoulade
Sweet Potato Fries or English Cut with Chipotle Aioli
420 Corydon Ave (Masonic Temple)
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0P1
The KCB Burger
Presented by Chef Luc Jean
Crispy fried chicken breast with spicy guchujang mayo topped with lime, ginger, and cilantro pickled cucumbers on a toasted brioche bun.
NEW TO FRIED CHICKEN FEST THIS YEAR!
75 Forks Market Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4Y3
Phone: 204-944-2445
Apple of My Thigh
Presented by Chef Quin Cook
Honey butter glazed chicken thigh topped with a spicy green apple slaw and tarragon aioli on a brioche bun served with fries or garden salad.
LOCAL Public Eatery
274 Garry St
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1H3
Presented by Chef Adam Dary
LOCAL Hot Chicken Sandwich
Nashville-style spicy fried chicken, lettuce, pickles & mayonnaise between a soft Brioche bun & served with fries
Crspybnch
806 Sargent Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0B8
Two exciting dishes as presented by Chef Rommel Regadio
Cheat Day Sandwich: Double deep-fried boneless marinated chicken thigh, tossed in a Nashville-inspired mild hot sauce, cool coleslaw, cheddar cheese, in-house sauce, sliced pickles, sandwiched between two pressed grilled cheese buns.
Juicy Side Chic’ N: Deep fried boneless chicken thigh marinated in buttermilk and spices, smeared with a creamy egg salad spread, banana-mayo-ketchup sauce, thin sliced cucumbers and tomatoes in a warm baguette bun.
First time participant in Fried Chicken Fest. Welcome!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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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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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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