Recipes to Close Out the BBQ Season!

A recipe here and a new recipe there. You can never have too many recipes to try on the bbq! We’re here to pass on a few more for you to try before the bbq season is over. All of these recipes include our favourite – chicken, but stay tuned for some of our fall recipes that will include pork, beef, and turkey.

For some of us, BBQing is a year-round endeavour and neither rain nor snowfall will keep us from the grill. For those of us that retire the grill for the winter sometime after labour day, we’d like to suggest that you try at least one of these fantastic recipes before the close out of the bbq season. Grab your apron, invite some friends and get the grill ready – your tastebuds will thank you.

Grilled Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce & Brown Rice

This grilled chicken with chimichurri sauce works well with almost any cut of chicken that we sell, and the sauce can easily be made ahead of time. Served on a bed of warm brown rice, this dish is the perfect weekend dinner. If you like a little bit of spice, this chimichurri sauce recipe is packed with jalapenos, parsley, and freshly grown oregano. It has a robust spicy flavour that pairs well with the nutty flavour of brown rice. If you prefer not as much spice, alter the recipe to suit your needs. Get the full recipe here.

Chicken Poke Bowl – Try this new recipe

If you are looking for something a little different than your traditional chicken dinner – try this classic Hawaiian dish and give it a makeover using caramelized chicken thighs instead of the traditional raw fish. You can substitue the veggies too if you want. Make this power bowl one that will keep everyone coming back for more! Get the full recipe here.

Chicken Zucchini Noodle Bowl

Zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, are the perfect pasta alternative. This is perfect for anyone following a gluten-free or low-carb diet! In this dish, they are paired with tender chicken breasts, Asian peanut sauce, and why not toss in some additional roasted peanuts? This recipe is perfect for the mid-day bbq when the sun is shining and you want something light, yet filling. Get the full recipe here. Did you know that we offer many fresh vegetables and local produce right in our Farm Store? We’d love to see you and welcome return and new customers to see what we all have to offer. The seasons change, and so does what we offer. Seasonal produce, fresh poultry products and a new recipe to try – you gotta love it!

BBQ Chili Drumsticks with Avocado & Tomato Salsa

These smoky drumsticks are perfectly complemented by the creamy avocado and tomato salsa. Serve them at your next barbecue–they’ll be gone before you know it! The kids (or young at heart) are going to love this recipe. Pair with some fresh corn on the cob, a fresh potato salad, or simply add some nacho chips on the table and watch them all dig in! Get the full recipe here.

Garlicky Greek Chicken

This prizewinning chicken recipe pairs a flavourful herb-rubbed, barbecue-roasted chicken with homemade tzatziki. It’s ideal both for a family meal and for backyard entertaining. This recipe is great as left-overs as well. So buy a larger chicken and plan ahead for some amazing stacked chicken sandwiches for in the kids lunch. Get the full recipe here.

A Few “Did You Know?” Facts

• You can’t see, smell or taste bacteria, so keep your kitchen clean to keep it safe.
• You can avoid cross-contamination by using a different cutting board for your meat and other ingredients.
• Leftovers are great, but make sure to chill them within two hours.
• Tzatziki is traditionally made with a higher fat Greek-style yogurt which is quite thick as the liquid whey has been drained off. If you don’t have Greek yogurt you can drain the plain yogurt either in a fine mesh sieve, a colander lined with cheesecloth, or a clean, lint-free dish towel. Set in a fridge over a bowl to drain for at least four hours or overnight.

BBQ Chicken Caprese Flatbread

All the delicious elements of a Caprese salad are combined with grilled chicken and arugula to create one delicious flatbread topping. Great for a crowd as everyone can make their own and top them how they like them. Try this recipe with chicken thighs, grape tomatoes, boccocini cheese and arugula. Get the full recipe here.

For a twist to this recipe…

Cook up some chicken breasts, make a few different sauces like a bbq, a creamy dill, or sweet and sour. Chop up some veggies, shred some cheese and voila – a different variation of a flatbread. You could also have a party where people bring their own items to contribute to the dinner. Let them know that you will provide the grill and the flatbreads and see what types of toppings are brought. It could get interesting and some new recipes may just be created – but we know it will be alot of fun as well!

Chicken Souvlaki Pitas

This simple Greek souvlaki is the perfect dish for outdoor grilling and entertaining. Souvlaki are marinated and grilled skewers of meat often served in a pita. They can also be paired with rice pilaff and a salad. Get the full recipe here.

Grilled Tuscan Chicken Breast

The flavour-rich cuisine of Tuscany is evoked in this succulent grilled chicken marinade. Get the full recipe here. This recipe is great paired with some fresh sweet corn, roasted potatoes, or a cold bean salad. Whatever your preference is for the side is up to you, but we know for sure that this grilled tuscan chicken breast recipe is one that you are going to keep coming back to over and over again!

These recipes are our gift to you and we sure hope that you will enjoy some of them before you put the grill away for the season. We would love to hear what you think of these recipes! So please comment or pop by our farm store and share how these receipes worked for you!