Meal Type: Sides & appetizers

Chicken Wontons

Preparation
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25

Minutes

Total Time
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35

minutes

Serves
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4

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Chicken Wontons

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Add about 1 tsp of salt directly to the dry chopped cabbage and mix thoroughly. Let rest for 15 minutes until water is pulled out and squeeze out as much water from the cabbage as possible.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, drained cabbage, scallions, cilantro, soy sauce, grated garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place 1/2 tbsp of filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet two adjacent sides of your wrapper with water, then fold over and seal.
  4. Boil water in a pot and place the wontons for 3-4 minutes on a high simmer until the dumplings float.
  5. Drain and serve hot.
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Serve with chili oil, fresh scallions, and cilantro.

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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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20

minutes

Serves
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6

Portions

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1454g pkg Maple Leaf Prime® Extra Lean Ground Chicken
  • 1head butter lettuce
  • 1tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼cup onion, diced
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1tbsp ginger, minced
  • ¼cup soy sauce
  • 1tbsp lime juice
  • 1tbsp Thai sweet red chili sauce
  • ¼cup scallions chopped
  • ¼cup cilantro fresh, chopped
  • ¼carrot, shredded
  • Sesame seeds, garnish
  • Cilantro, garnish
  1. Heat up a pan to medium high heat and add the oil and add in the onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions start to brown and turn translucent. Then add in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the pan, tossing it in the pan sauce while breaking it up.
  3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and let it cook until it starts to turn golden brown.
  4. Add the soy sauce, chili sauce, lime juice to the pan and sauté.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let that all cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the carrots, chopped scallions and cilantro.
  7. Assemble the lettuce wraps, open one of the lettuce leaves and add a large spoonful of the chicken mixture into the wrap and top it with some of the pan sauce and sesame seeds.

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Epic Game Day Spread

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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35

minutes

Serves
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4-5

Portions

Super Bowl Spread

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Cook tenders and wings per package directions on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  2. Arrange wings, tenders, dips and veggies on a large serving platter.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Add:
Olives (optional)

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Shredded Chicken Nachos

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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20

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Shredded Chicken Nachos

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1250g pkg Maple Leaf® Natural Shredded Chicken
  • 1tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1445g pkg tortilla chips
  • 1medium red onion, diced
  • 1medium tomato, diced
  • ¼cup sour cream
  • ¼cup guacamole, prepared
  • 1spring onion, chopped
  • 1cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  1. Preheat the oven at 400 F.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add shredded chicken and season with taco seasoning.
  4. Sauté until thoroughly mixed for 3-4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon remove onto a plate and keep warm.
  5. For the nachos, arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer, overlapping slightly, on to a baking sheet pan. Spread the chicken evenly over the chips.
  6. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the chicken and add tomato and onion on top.
  7. Bake until the cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes.
  8. Remove the nachos from the oven, then sprinkle with scallions and spreading the guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges separately.
  9. Serve immediately.
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Add:
Black olives (optional)
Corn kernels (optional)
Black Beans (optional)

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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20

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Flatbread Pizza

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 2Maple Leaf Prime® Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1cup mushroom, finely chopped
  • ½cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ½cup red onion, sliced
  • 2flatbreads, prepared
  • ¼cup baby arugula
  • 1tsp parsley, finely chopped
  • 1cup heavy cream
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  1. Preheat the oven at 400 F.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Transfer the chicken onto the heated oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook each side for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Slice chicken once cooked.
  3. Using a slotted spoon remove onto a plate and keep warm.
  4. Heat a medium skillet over high heat and add olive oil.
  5. Add chopped mushroom and onion and sauté until softened. Add heavy cream and boil. Season with salt and pepper and finish with chopped parsley and set aside to cool down.
  6. Brush par baked dough with a thin layer of sauce leaving the edges of the crust uncovered.
  7. Add chicken to pizza.
  8. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and sliced red onion.
  9. Bake at 400F for about 4-5 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
  10. Top flatbread pizza with fresh baby arugula and slice and serve immediately.

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Wrapped Dog Skewers

Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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20

minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

Wrapped Dog Skewers

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 4pieces Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ BBQ Format
  • 4slices Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon
  • 1green pepper, cubed
  • 1zucchini, cubed
  • 1yellow pepper, cubed
  • 1red onion, cubed
  • BBQ sauce to glaze
  1. Heat grill to 400°F.
  2. Cut hot dog and bacon into quarters and wrap each piece of Maple Leaf® Natural Top Dogs™ with bacon.
  3. Alternately thread each skewer with one piece of bacon-wrapped hot dog, along with one piece of pepper, red onion, and zucchini. Repeat with each skewer until all ingredients are used.
  4. Grill over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, turning frequently until lightly charred. Baste with BBQ sauce during last minute of grilling. Brush with additional sauce if desired.
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Pair a sweet siracha dipping sauce with this dish!

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Lemon Pepper Sweet Potato Poutine

Preparation
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5

Minutes

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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Maple Leaf Chicken and Waffles

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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15

minutes

Serves
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2 to 4

Portions

Maple Leaf Chicken and Waffles

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 8Maple Leaf Prime® Dino Nuggets
  • 4Belgian waffles
  • ½cup maple syrup
  • 8toothpicks
  1. Preheat oven to 425 F
  2. Place Dino Nuggets on a baking sheet and bake per package instructions.
  3. While the nuggets are cooking cook the waffles per pack instructions.
  4. Place the maple syrup in the microwave and reheat for 10 to 15 seconds.
  5. Cut each waffle into 4 squares.
  6. Place each Dino Nuggets on a piece of waffle. Add another piece of waffle on top and skewer with a toothpick to hold everything together.
  7. Drizzle warm maple syrup over the waffles just before serving.
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For an even more decadent snack try adding of Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon on top of the Dino Nuggets.

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Creamy Bacon and Shrimp Pesto Puffs

Preparation
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5

Minutes

Total Time
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25

Minutes

Serves
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6

Portions

Creamy Bacon and Shrimp Pesto Puffs

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375gr pkg Maple Leaf Natural Bacon,1 inch dice
  • 1454gr bag shrimp 26-30 count shrimp, thawed and drained
  • 1300gr pkg puff pastry shells, baked per package directions and kept warm
  • 1tbsp pesto, prepared
  • 1tsp garlic
  • 1cup cream
  • ½cup parmesan cheese, finely grated + extra for garnish
  • 2cups baby greens
  • 1tbsp vinaigrette, prepared
  1. Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat until just crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Remove all but 1 tbsp of rendered bacon.
  2. Add shrimp to skillet and cooked for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more stirring frequently. Add ¾ of the bacon back into the skillet.
  3. Add pesto and cream, allow to simmer for about a minute. Sprinkle in cheese and stir constantly until cheese has melted into sauce. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes until sauce has thickened.
  4. Hollow out prepared puff pastry shells. Divide and spoon bacon and shrimp into shells. Top with remaining bacon and extra parmesan cheese.
  5. In a small bowl toss greens with vinaigrette. Place each puff pastry onto plate along side dressed greens. Serve immediately.
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Try using sundried tomato pesto for a festive look and taste!

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