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.
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: Pounded and fried boneless chicken breasts 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 😉
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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/