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BBQ Chicken Thighs on Saffron Rice

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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45

minutes

Serves
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8

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BBQ Chicken Thighs on Saffron Rice

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1package Maple Leaf Prime® Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1tbsp chilli powder
  • ½tbsp black pepper
  • ½tbsp salt
  • 1tsp garlic paste
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • 2cups BBQ sauce
  • Saffron Rice:
  • 2pound Basmati rice
  • 10threads Saffron
  • ½cup red onion, sliced
  • 2cinnamon stick
  • ½cup milk
  • 7cup chicken stock
  • 1bay leaf
  • ½cup butter
  • 3tbsp water
  • Salt, to taste
  1. BBQ Chicken: Preheat the oven to 425°F
  2. Place the chicken in a large bowl and season it all over with salt and black pepper. Add chilli powder, garlic paste, olive oil and mix thoroughly.
  3. Arrange the chicken on a sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven. Using a pastry brush, coat the chicken all over with half of the BBQ sauce.
  5. Return the chicken to the oven for another 15 minutes. Remove and brush with BBQ sauce again, then turn on the broiler for 4 to 6 minutes, cook the chicken until the edges begin to brown. Remove from the oven and keep aside.
  6. Saffron rice: While the chicken is in the oven, grind about 10 threads of saffron until they’re a fine powder. Mix ground saffron with 3 tablespoons of water and set aside to bloom.
  7. Rinse your rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
  8. In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and fry until it is softened.
  9. Add the rice and toast in the onion until the rice is coated and starts to turn a pearly white. Pour the bloomed saffron and liquid into the rice mixture and mix until evenly coated.
  10. Add milk to the rice mixture followed by chicken broth, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks and a healthy pinch of salt. Give the mixture a stir, then bring the water to a boil.
  11. Once boiling, turn the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook until the rice has absorbed the water, about 10-15 minutes.
  12. Serve the rice with BBQ chicken on top sprinkled with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Serve with tomato chilli paste and green salad.

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Baked Chicken Meatball Marinara

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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20

Meatballs

Baked Chicken Meatball Marinara

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1454g package Maple Leaf Prime® Extra Lean Ground Chicken
  • 1large red onion, sliced
  • 2teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • 3cloves garlic, minced
  • 1medium egg, beaten
  • ½cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ⅓cup breadcrumbs
  • 2tsp dry oregano
  • ½tsp paprika
  • 1cup parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced onions.
  3. Sprinkle with Salt and half the thyme. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and toss to combine. Transfer to a sheet-pan and spread well.
  4. In the same mixing bowl, add ground chicken, garlic, egg, remaining thyme, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, oregano, paprika, pinch of salt and black pepper, and fresh chopped parsley. Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil.
  5. Mix well until the chicken meatball mixture is well-combined.
  6. Form the mixture into small chicken meatballs about 1 tablespoon each.
  7. Arrange the chicken meatballs on the same sheet pan with the onions.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes or until meatballs begin to turn a beautiful golden colour.
  9. Remove from the oven and serve immediately
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Serve with marinara sauce.

Tomatoes cut into wedges can be
baked with onions and meatballs

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Easy Weeknight Chicken Ramen

Preparation
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10

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Total Time
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30

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Easy Weeknight Chicken Ramen

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and vegetable oil.
  2. Heat butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Brown chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side and remove onto a platter, keep warm.
  3. Add garlic and ginger to pot and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add soy sauce and stir to combine.
  4. Add chicken broth to the pot, cover, and bring to a boil.
  5. Return chicken to pot and reduce heat to low simmer. Cover and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached.
  6. Transfer the chicken to a plate and slice the chicken into thin slices.
  7. Divide the noodles into 4 medium serving bowls. Add ramen broth and equally divide the fried egg and sliced chicken.
  8. Top with carrots and scallions and serve immediately.
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Add some toppings to your Ramen!
– Jalapeno
– Scallions
– Green peppers
– Mushrooms

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Tasty Za’atar Chicken Dinner

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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35

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Tasty Za’atar Chicken Dinner

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, za’atar spice blend, lime juice, and salt. Separate mixture into four equal parts.
  3. Coat the chicken breast with half of the mixture and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Combine the cauliflower florets and red onion with ¼ of the za’atar mixture and add to baking sheet.
  5. Place the baking sheet on the center rack for 25-30 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Vegetables should be golden and caramelized.
  6. Drizzle the chicken with remaining ¼ za’atar mixture that was set aside and serve immediately.
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Serve with hummus or tahini sauce.

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Prime RWA Whole Chicken Gumbo

Preparation
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15

Minutes

Total Time
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60

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Prime RWA Whole Chicken Gumbo
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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

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5

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Total Time
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50

Minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Tangy Pomegranate Chicken

  • 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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BBQ Chicken Chop Suey

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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45

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

BBQ Chicken Chop Suey

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1Maple Leaf Prime® Barbecue Chicken (8-piece whole chicken, cut up)
  • 2cups bean sprouts
  • ¼cup green pepper, Julienne
  • ¼cup red pepper, Julienne
  • ¼cup white onions, Julienne
  • ¼cup carrots, shredded
  • 1tsp garlic, finely chopped
  • 1tsp ginger, finely chopped
  • ½tsp sugar
  • 2tbsp sesame oil
  • 1tbsp soy sauce
  • 1tsp sesame seeds
  • Salt and Pepper
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the chicken for 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet. Set over high heat. Once hot, add the crushed ginger and garlic.
  4. Add the vegetables and sauté for about 30 seconds, then add the soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds and stir until completely incorporated.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Finally, stir in bean sprouts and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Serve in a bowl with the sliced chicken.

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Lemon Pepper Sweet Potato Poutine

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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40

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Lemon Pepper Sweet Potato Poutine

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2pieces Maple Leaf Prime® Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
  • 1(500g pkg) sweet potato fries, prepared
  • 1cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ¼cup spring onions, finely chopped
  • 2tbsp Creamy Garlic Lemon Mayo, prepared

    • Creamy Garlic Lemon Mayo

  • 1large egg
  • 1tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1tbsp white vinegar
  • 1cup (240 ml) canola oil
  • 1teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4cloves garlic, roasted salt
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Bake chicken thighs for 30 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. Using a fork, shred chicken away from bone. Set aside.
  4. Prepare fries according to package instructions.
  5. Arrange cooked fries on a large serving tray.
  6. Top fries with cooked chicken and shredded cheese. Drizzle the Creamy Garlic Lemon Mayo over top and garnish with finely chopped spring onions.

Creamy Garlic Lemon Mayo

  1. Add egg to the small bowl of a food processor and process for 20 seconds. Add the mustard, vinegar, roasted garlic, and salt. Process for another 20 seconds.
  2. Turn the food processor on then begin to slowly add the oil.
  3. When all the oil has been added, scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and process for an extra 10 seconds. Add extra salt, lemon juice, or vinegar to taste.
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Remaining 6 cuts of chicken in the box can be roasted at 375° F for 30-35 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Serve with warm pita bread.

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Herb and Garlic Chicken Al Faham

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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1

hour

Serves
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4

Portions

Herb and Garlic Chicken Al Faham

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1Maple Leaf Prime® Herb and Garlic Flattened Chicken
  • 4grilled pitas, prepared
  • 1(650g pkg) french fries, prepared

    • Salad

  • 1medium tomato, diced
  • 1medium red onion, diced
  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Cilantro
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high and grease the grill with oil.
  2. Place the marinated chicken skin-side up on the grill.
  3. Cover the grill and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the salad by mixing the diced tomato and red onion in olive oil, adding salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro.
  5. Flip the chicken and grill for another 5 minutes.
  6. Move the chicken to the upper level of the grill. Close the lid.
  7. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 185°F (approximately 50 minutes). Do not over grill.
  8. Warm pita on the grill and serve with fries and salad.
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Roasted Garlic and Zaatar Aioli Dipping Sauce
• 1 head garlic, roasted
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tbsp, zaatar mixture
• Kosher salt and ground black
pepper, to taste

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