Recipe Tag: a backyard BBQ

Creamy Chicken & Bacon Orzo

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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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4

servings

Creamy Chicken Bacon Orzo

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 1375 g Package Maple Leaf Bacon, 1 inch dice
  • 4Maple Leaf Prime RWA Chicken Breasts
  • 1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1large clove garlic, minced
  • 1284 ml can cream of chicken soup
  • ¼cup sundried tomatoes, sliced
  • 4cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1cup orzo
  • 2cups baby spinach, packed
  • ¼cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1sprig rosemary, optional
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Place chicken in a large bowl. Add vegetable oil and seasoning. Toss to coat well and set aside.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook bacon for 4 to 5 minutes until just starting to crisp. Using a slotted spoon remove bacon onto a paper towel lined plate.
  3. Remove all but 2 tbsp of bacon render from skillet.
  4. Add garlic and sundried tomatoes and stir frequently for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add orzo and chicken broth and rosemary if using. Stir well to combine. Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
  6. Meanwhile grill chicken about 6 to 7 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove from grill and keep warm.
  7. Add soup mix to skillet and stir well to combine. Simmer an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add parmesan cheese and stir constantly until cheese has blended into sauce.
  8. Add spinach and half the bacon. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until spinach has wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Orzo should be al dente or just cooked through. Remove and allow to sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  9. Divide onto plates and serve with chicken. Garnish with remaining bacon.
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Serve with thick wedges of sour dough bread and soft butter.

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Grilled Cheddar Smoked Sausage & Veggie Skewers

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10

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Total Time
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18-20

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Serves
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4

servings – Makes 8 skewers

Grilled Cheddar Smoked Sausage Veggie Skewers

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 5Maple Leaf Cheddar Smoked Sausages, cut into 8 rounds
  • 812 inch skewers, soaked
  • 3 to 4medium sized zucchini, cut into 32 pieces
  • 1medium red or white onion, cut into 32 slices – double stacked if preferred
  • 2 to 3medium multi colored peppers, large dice
  • Butter
  • BBQ sauce
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  2. Assemble by piercing a slice of sausage on to skewer leaving about a 1 “inch space from the base. Continue by adding a slice of pepper followed by onion and zucchini. Repeat sequence 3 more times onto skewer. Continue with each skewer to make 8.
  3. Grill skewers turning frequently for about 8 minutes or until sausage is an internal temperature of 165 degrees and vegetables are cooked to al dente.
  4. Serve immediately with buttered baked potato and BBQ for dipping if desired.
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Try using any of our amazing Maple Leaf
smoked sausage line up of flavors. Mix and match your favorite vegetables. Serve with BBQ baked potatoes for a complete meal.

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Summer Family BBQ “Top” your Dog your way

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5

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Total Time
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15

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Serves
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12

hot dogs

SummerFamilyBBQTopYourDogYourWay-min

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1.  Heat grill and cook hot dogs per package directions
  2. Create your topping tin by including the above ingredients into the muffin cups. Use one side for the kids and the other for the adults!
  3. Place hot dogs into buns and “top it your way”

**Stylist tips**

Add grill marks.

Suggestion to use La Fournee Doree top split brioche hot dog buns. They are great for the length of the hot dog.

Style one hot dog dressed as a suggestion and keep the others plain.

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A muffin tin a smart and convenient way to serve your pickiest guests with an assortment of options! Try using your favorite toppings!

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Bacon Sprinkled Cheese Dogs with Creamy Coleslaw and Sweet Potato Fries

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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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6

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BaconSprinkledCheeseDogs-min

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Mix cabbage, carrot, and onion in a large bowl with mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Set air fryer to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Working in batches fry sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes turning once. Keep warm until ready to serve. 
  3. Divide cheese onto bottom of each bun and place hot dog over top. Sprinkle bacon bits over top. Serve with a side of coleslaw dusted with paprika if using and crispy sweet potato fries.
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**Please note all air fryers are calibrated differently, cook times may vary**
Try a flavor boost to your sweet potato fries! Sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese or your favorite Italian seasoning blend.

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Garlic Magic Mayo Cheesy Grilled Chicken

Preparation
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5

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Total Time
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45

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Serves
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4

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Garlic Magic Mayo Cheesy Grilled Chicken

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 8Maple Leaf Prime® Bone In Chicken Thighs or Legs
  • 1cup HEINZ SERIOUSLY GOOD® Mayonnaise or HEINZ® Garlic Aioli
  • ½tbsp garlic, minced
  • ½tsp pepper
  • ½heaping tsp paprika
  • Salt
  • 1 ½cup KRAFT® Italian Shredded Cheese Blend
  1. Place Maple Leaf Prime® chicken in a large zip lock bag with HEINZ SERIOUSLY GOOD® Mayonnaise (or HEINZ® Garlic Aioli) and seasonings. Massage chicken in bag well to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hrs or up to 24 hrs.
  2. Preheat one side of grill to medium high heat. Prepare a baking sheet lined with tin foil.
  3. Using tongs place chicken onto the grill shaking away any residual marinade.
  4. Grill chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side and transfer to baking sheet. Place baking sheet on side of grill that has not been heated. Keep heat on opposite side of grill on.
  5. Close lid and cook on residual heat for 18 to 20 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  6. Divide KRAFT® cheese and sprinkle on top of chicken. Close lid and allow cheese to melt – approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Make it a meal! Serve with a garden salad featuring KRAFT® Balsamic dressing.

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Creamy BBQ Chicken Bow Tie Summer Pasta Salad

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10

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Total Time
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35

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Serves
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6 to 8

Portions

Creamy BBQ Chicken Bow Tie Summer Pasta Salad

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • 8Maple Leaf Prime® Raised without Antibiotics Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1cup HEINZ SERIOUSLY GOOD® Mayonnaise
  • ½cup DIANA® Gourmet Original BBQ Sauce
  • ½cup red pepper, diced
  • ½cup green pepper, diced
  • 1cup cherry tomato, halved
  • 1cup corn
  • 1cup KRAFT® Shredded Mozzarella Cheddar Cheese Blend
  • ¼cup green onion, sliced
  • 1145g bag bow tie pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
  • Salt &pepper
  • 2tbsp jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Crispy tortilla strips, prepared – garnish
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Season Maple Leaf Prime®chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Allow to cool. Roughly chop chicken and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl add pasta, HEINZ SERIOUSLY GOOD® Mayonnaise, DIANA® Gourmet Original BBQ Sauce, vegetables, KRAFT® Shredded Mozzarella Cheddar Cheese Blend and Maple Leaf Prime®chicken thighs. Stir well to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add jalapeños if preferred. Garnish with crispy tortilla strips.
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Great make ahead! Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Classic BBQ Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

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5

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Total Time
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30

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Serves
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3 to 4

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Classic BBQ Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Place Maple Leaf Prime®drumsticks, DIANA® Gourmet Rib & Chicken BBQ Sauce and Cajun spice in a large zip lock bag. Massage chicken in bag well to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 24 hours to marinate.
  2. Preheat one side of the grill to medium high heat. Prepare a baking sheet lined with tin foil.
  3. Using tongs place chicken drumsticks onto the grill shaking away any residual marinade.
  4. Grill each side for 3 to 4 minutes. Place chicken onto baking sheet and place on side of the grill that has not been heated. Keep heat on opposite side of grill on.
  5. Close lid and cook on residual heat for about 15 to 18 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  6. Brush chicken with remaining DIANA® Gourmet Rib & Chicken BBQ Sauce and sprinkle with chopped onion. Serve with ranch dressing as a dipping sauce.
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Make it a meal by serving with potato salad and wheels of butter grilled corn.

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Parmesan Lemon Pepper Grilled Drumsticks

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5

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Total Time
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30 to 33

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Serves
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4

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Parmesan Lemon Pepper Grilled Drumsticks

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Preheat one side of grill to medium high heat. Prepare a baking sheet lined with tin foil.
  2. Place Maple Leaf Prime® chicken in a large bowl and add KRAFT® Zesty Italian dressing, lemon juice and garlic. Toss well to coat.
  3. Using tongs place chicken onto the grill shaking away any residual marinade. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, heat butter in microwave until just melted. Stir in cheese and spices.
  4. Transfer to baking sheet and place on side of grill that has not been heated. Keep heat on opposite side of grill on.
  5. Brush chicken with parmesan butter mixture. Close lid and cook on residual heat for 15 to 18 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Squeeze additional lemon juice over top.
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Make it a meal! Serve with a green salad and grilled garlic bread.

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Marinated Italian Grilled Chicken Thighs with Caesar Salad

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5

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Total Time
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45

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Serves
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4

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Marinated Italian Grilled Chicken Thighs with Caesar Salad

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  1. Place Maple Leaf Prime® chicken in a large zip lock bag with KRAFT® Zesty Italian dressing, herbs and season with salt and pepper. Massage chicken in bag to coat well. Refrigerate for 2 hrs up to 24 hrs.
  2. Preheat one side of grill to medium high heat. Prepare a baking sheet lined with tin foil.
  3. Using tongs place chicken on grill shaking away any residual marinade. Grill chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side and transfer to baking sheet. Place baking sheet on side of grill that has not been heated. Keep heat on opposite side of grill on.
  4. Close lid and cook on residual heat for 18 to 20 mins or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  5. Brush chicken with remaining dressing. In a large bowl add lettuce, bacon bits, croutons, RENEE’S GOURMET® Caesar Salad dressing. Toss well to coat. Garnish salad with parmesan cheese and lemon wedges. Serve with chicken.
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Like dressing as much as we do? Use extra RENEE’S GOURMET® Caesar Salad dressing as a side dip for the chicken.

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