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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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!
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
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
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
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? 😍
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1800 Wellington Avenue
Presented by Chef Matthew Marcalinas
2018 WINNER
Chicken Katsu: Tori katsu rice cake burger
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.
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.
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!
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.
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).
103 Sherbrook Street
Presented by Chef Talia Syrie
The Phoenix
Honey garlic fried chicken flambe. This one will light your fire 😉
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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
2615 Portage Avenue
Presented by Chef Alexander
Play it again Sam…
Crispy moroccan-spiced chicken, labneh, couscous, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds, mint, and pistachios
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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