Prime RWA Whole Chicken Gumbo

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15

Minutes

Total Time
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60

minutes

Serves
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4

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  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray roasting dish with cooking oil and set aside.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken into roasting dish and drizzle 3 tablespoon of olive oil over top.
  3. Roast chicken on center rack of the oven for 45 minutes until deep golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a Dutch oven or Stockpot and whisk in the flour and mix until a nutty aroma is achieved. (Do not stop whisking or the mixture will burn).
  5. Add the red onion, red pepper, celery, and tomato and continue cooking until the vegetables begin to soften.
  6. Add the sausage and stir for 1 minute to combine.
  7. Stir in garlic, paprika, cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly and scrapping any brown bits on the bottom of the pot.
  8. Slowly add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  9. Remove the chicken from the pan and serve with the sauce.
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Garnish with parsley and serve with rice. Add Okra to the sauce for a true gumbo taste!

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Tangy Pomegranate Chicken

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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50

Minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Insert the onion inside the chicken cavity.
  3. Thoroughly mix the olive, salt, pepper, and thyme together. Evenly pour mixture over chicken.
  4. Roast chicken for 45 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in a saucepan stir in all ingredients of the glaze and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally and reduce to ¾ of its original size and set aside.
  6. Halfway through the cook time, baste the chicken with the glaze and baste again at 40 minutes. Chicken should be a deep golden brown colour and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Allow to rest a few minutes before carving.
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Serve with orange slices and pomegranate for a decorative look – and squeeze orange over chicken for an added tangy taste!

If the chicken is browning too quickly, cover loosely with tin foil and remove for the last 10 to 15 minutes of cook time.

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Grilled chicken and spring vegetable salad

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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30

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics chicken breasts
  • 4cups gem lettuce, torn into pieces
  • 1cup arugula or baby spinach
  • 1avocado, diced
  • 10cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4radishes, thinly sliced
  • 6asparagus spears, trimmed, blanched, cut into 2” pieces, halved lengthwise
  • ¼cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 6tbsp olive oil
  • 2tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1.5tbsp basil pesto
  • Kosher salt 
  • Pepper
  1. Preheat BBQ to 400 F.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and brush with vegetable oil.
  3. Grill chicken for approx. 5 to 7 minutes each side until internal temperature reads 165 F on a meat thermometer. Let cool.  Once cool, cut into 1” pieces.
  4. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, and pesto in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  5. On a large platter, scatter the gem lettuce and arugula followed by the avocado, cherry tomatoes, and asparagus.   
  6. Top the salad with chicken, radishes, and feta cheese.
  7. Finish the salad with pesto vinaigrette.
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Seasonal Suggestion: Leverage seasonal vegetables like snow peas and kale to add a summer touch and more fresh greens to your salad.

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Korean BBQ Chicken Thighs Dinner

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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2.5

hours

Serves
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4 to 6

Portions

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 8Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics Bone In Chicken Thighs
  • 1tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2tbsp fried shallots
  • Marinade:
  • ¼cup lite soy sauce
  • ¼cup honey
  • 1tbsp sesame oil
  • 1tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4cloves garlic, finely grated 
  • 2tbsp ginger, finely grated
  • 1tbsp gochujang
  1. Place a small sauce pot on low heat and add the sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for a minute until fragrant.
  2. Remove pan from the heat and whisk in remaining marinade ingredients. Return to heat and bring to a boil.  
  3. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  4. In a baking dish, add the chicken thighs and cover with the marinade, making sure to evenly coat the chicken. Save a little bit of marinade to use when grilling. Cover and refrigerate for 1.5 hours.  
  5. Preheat BBQ to 400 F.
  6. Remove chicken from the marinade and add salt to the chicken on both sides. Bring chicken back to room temperature before grilling.
  7. Turn off half the grill and place the chicken non-skin side down for 10 to 15 minutes.  Flip the chicken onto the skin side and brush with some of the remaining marinade.  Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 F.
  8. Place chicken on a platter and top with green onions, sesame seeds, and crispy shallots.
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Serve with steamed rice and bok choy or mustard greens.

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Chicken with Spring Vegetables and Orzo

Preparation
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20

Minutes

Total Time
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45

minutes

Serves
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4 to 6

Portions

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 5slices Maple Leaf® Natural Bacon, cut into 1/2” pieces
  • 8Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1onion, diced
  • 1large clove of garlic, finely chopped
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • 1cup orzo pasta
  • 1cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2cups low sodium chicken stock
  • ½cup white wine
  • 5spears asparagus, cut into ¼” rounds
  • ½cup sweet peas, fresh or frozen
  • 1cup baby spinach
  • ¼cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½cup 35% cream
  • ¼cup Italian parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chicken Rub:
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 1tsp Spanish paprika
  • 1tsp dried oregano
  • 1tsp kosher salt
  • ½tsp black pepper
  • ½tsp chili flakes, optional
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine all the chicken rub ingredients and mix.  
  3. Lay out the chicken thighs on a baking sheet and evenly sprinkle the rub on both sides of the chicken. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. While the chicken is marinating, place a large sauté pan on medium heat and add the bacon.  Cook the bacon until golden in colour. Remove bacon from the pan and set aside. Pour bacon fat into a small bowl and set aside as well.
  5. Return the pan back to stove top on medium heat and add half the olive oil and 4 chicken thighs. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden in colour, then flip and continue to cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and repeat with the remaining oil and other 4 chicken thighs. 
  6. Using the same pan on low heat (no need to clean the pan) add 1 Tbsp of bacon fat, onions, and garlic and cook for a few minutes until the onions are soft.
  7. Stir in the orzo and toast for 2 minutes.
  8. Deglaze the pan with the wine and let reduce for 1 minute.  Add the chicken stock, cream, cherry tomatoes, and spinach and bring pan up to a boil.  
  9. Place the chicken into the orzo. The chicken should almost be completely covered with the orzo mixture.
  10. Place the pan into the oven on the middle rack and cook for 20 minutes until the chicken thighs have reached 165 F with a meat thermometer.
  11. Remove the chicken from the pan. 
  12. To finish the orzo, add the asparagus, peas, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Stir together and then add the lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. 
  13. To serve, spoon some orzo in a bowl and top with a couple pieces of chicken.
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Serve with a big green salad.

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Lemon Basil Pasta Pappardelle

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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35

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 4Maple Leaf Prime® Raised Without Antibiotics Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 500 g Pappardelle or Wide Noodle, cooked and drained
  • 1 ½tbsp olive oil
  • 1tbsp butter
  • 2shallots, minced
  • 2tsp garlic, finely minced
  • 1bunch asparagus, woody stems removed and sliced ¼ inch angled
  • 4large leaves fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 ½lemons + zest
  • 1cup chicken broth
  • 2cups Parmesan, grated
  • Salt & Pepper
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat. In a large bowl season chicken with ½ tbsp olive oil, juice of half lemon and salt and pepper.
  2. Grill chicken 7 to 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature of 165 F is reached. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  4. Add shallot and stir constantly for 1 minute, add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add lemon zest and cook for 30 seconds longer.
  5. Add asparagus and cook, stirring frequently for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon into pan to deglaze and add chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add pasta and toss until warmed through. Sprinkle in parmesan and toss well to coat until cheese melts into sauce. Add basil and stir well to combine.
  8. Transfer pasta onto platter and garnish with additional parmesan and basil if desired and serve with warm chicken.
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Serve with fresh baguette and butter

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Maple Leaf Prime® Barbecue Cut Up Chicken

  • Ingredients

  • Nutrition facts

  • Chicken
  • Sugars (sugar; brown sugar)
  • Tomato powder
  • Salt
  • Natural flavour
  • Pea hull fibre
  • Spices
  • Dried garlic
  • Rice starch
  • Dried onions
  • Yeast extract
  • Natural smoke flavour

Please refer to the package for the most accurate  and up to date ingredient information.

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Maple Leaf Prime® Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs

  • Ingredients

  • Nutrition facts

  • Chicken
  • Dried lemon peel
  • Sea salt
  • Dried onions
  • Dried garlic
  • Spices
  • Yeast
  • Black pepper
  • Sugar
  • Flavour

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Maple Leaf Prime® Herb and Garlic Flattened Chicken

  • Ingredients

  • Nutrition facts

  • Chicken

Dried garlic

Spices

  • Sea salt
  • Natural flavour
  • Sugar
  • Dried onions
  • Granulated onion
  • Pea hull fibre
  • Rice hull powder
  • Dried parsley
  • Granulated garlic
  • Dried bell peppers

Please refer to the package for the most accurate  and up to date ingredient information.

Maple Leaf Prime Herb and Garlic Flattened Chicken NFT

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Reducing food waste puts less stress on our food system and less stress on your budget. Plus you can use your family’s creativity and come up with something new, like this delicious soup.

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