The Holiday season is upon us and so many of us are planning festivities which include serving up lovingly made dishes to our friends and family. For our family Christmas it’s all about making memories and the last thing I want to do is stress about menus. When I’m exploring simple, delicious recipe ideas one of the places I turn is to the Chicken Farmers of Canada website. It’s a wealth of knowledge; from information on cooking and storing chicken to recipe listings which I can sort through by many filters…it just makes my choices easier.
I have had the pleasure of working with Chicken Farmers of Canada for years but I am thinking I’d better tell you about them in case you don’t know. Chicken Farmers of Canada is responsible for chicken raised and sold commercially in Canada. They represent our 2,700 farmers, and ensure that the chicken that reaches your table is safe, delicious, and raised to the highest standards.
Today I’ve chosen 5 appetizer recipes which are perfect for Holiday Entertaining! Have a look through…and at the end there may or may not be a giveaway sponsored by my friends at Chicken Farmers of Canada!
Holiday Chicken Appetizers
Honey-Dijon Drumsticks
Take 5 ingredients most of us always have at home – and in 5 minutes and you can have a healthy dinner in the oven. Match with a spinach salad or green peas from the freezer plus rice – and dinner’s done in about a half hour. More good news – it’s shy on fat and calories and if you are cooking for one – the downsizing math’s a snap. See the recipe on Chicken.ca
Mini Mexican Meatballs
While meatballs are not in the glam appetizer realm, they’re the first to go on most cocktail spreads. Ideal for any casual get together and over the top flavourful, they can also be made ahead if you like. The taste gets better as they sit. See the full recipe on Chicken.ca
Polenta Chicken Pizza Bites
This is an easy, flexible recipe and you can change the toppings to suit your preference and what you have available. It also works well with leftover roast chicken. See the full recipe on Chicken.ca
Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms with Smoked Paprika Aïoli
These tasty tapas make a wonderful appetizer. Its decadent flavour combination of sherry, chili peppers and fresh rosemary makes for a unique flavour you’ll want to savour again and again. See the full recipe on Chicken.ca
Chicken Cacciatore, Friulano & Goat Cheese Pizza
This pizza has loads of flavour, thanks to three different kinds of cheese and several vegetables. Laden with tomatoes, chicken, mushrooms, red onion, and sweet peppers, this pizza is a balanced meal in itself. See the full recipe on Chicken.ca
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own.
My fave chicken dish by far is chicken quesadillas! Thanks :)
i love chicken wings, sauced in honey garlic!
I love butter chicken!
i love chicken stir fry
I love chicken parmesan
My favourite chicken dish is my step dad’s BBQ chicken – it is the best, and I request it for every special occasion meal that I get to choose! :-)
I love Sweet and sour chicken
skewered grilled chicken with garlic yogurt sauce
Even though it isn’t healthy, I love the classic fried chicken
My favourite chicken dish is Parmesan chicken
I love roasted whole chicken on the bbq
Our favourite chicken dish is chicken with rice and cream of chicken soup, it’s amazing!
Roasted chicken stuffed with savory dressing is my favorite chicken dish .
My husband makes THE BEST chicken fingers I’ve ever tasted! Everyone raves about them after they’ve had them!
I love rotisserie on the barbeque.
I love chicken stir fry!
my favourite dish would be honey glazed chocken
alfredo chicken lasagna
Chicken alfredo
I love chicken fettuccine Alfredo!
My family loves chicken stirfry.
My favorite is roasted chicken.
I love stuffed chicken breasts
i like bbq chicken wings
I love chicken in lots of different forms but I think I like sweet & sour chicken the most :-)
I actually just made it for dinner tonight – tandoori chicken!
Curried chicken
I love chicken and could eat it everyday, but my favourite is good ole roast chicken!!
I love roast chicken. Its what I made for dinner tonight actually!
My chicken casserole, chicken thighs or breasts cut up, two cans of mushroom soup, one can of milk, I large can of tomatoes, 1 1/2- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, one box of pasta any kind (cooked), mix together put in 9/13 dish cook 350 for 35 min. Salt and pepper to taste. Doesn’t look pretty but tastes so good.
Oh gosh, I love chicken so that’s a hard question…the easiest and fastest, yet tastes delicious. would be chicken breast topped with greek yogurt, parmesan, panko and italian seasoning, baked in the oven….easy peasy, delicious and tender beyond reason :)
I love chicken, the last time I placed legs in a pan, covered them in a kraft ranch dressing and roasted . Boy was it good!
I would have to say bbqed chicken!
Teriyaki chicken
Sriracha chicken is my favorite.
I love chicken parmesan, my daughter loves chicken broccoli divan and the boyfriend loves chicken – no matter which way it’s cooked.
I love Russian Chicken , thanks for the chance :)
My favourite dish is my own BBQ’d chicken with homemade sauce.
My favourite chicken dish is my Mom’s paprika chicken with dumplings.
Very hard to choose just one but i especially love chicken quesadillas!
I love Chicken Parmesan! We eat a lot of chicken in this house!
Mmm, I love chicken. I really like butter chicken but I don’t know that I have a favourite chicken dish. I’m baking chicken in a dry BBQ rub for dinner tonight.
Chicken parmesan
Chicken and dumplings
We actually just finished off my pasta and chicken bake!
I love a roasted stuffed chicken with all the veggies!
Chicken nachos!
I like bbq chicken
I love chicken parmiggiana but oh… so rich!
Chicken Alfredo with Penne lisce
Chicken breast with mayo and parm. cheese on it.
BBQ chicken
we love chicken curry, but there are lots of great ideas in the post.
Chicken fectechini is my favorite. Yum
I love grilled chicken with olive oil, garlic, lemon.
hot wings
butter chicken
BBQ chicken wings
i love making stuffed chicken breasts thank you for the chance
butter chicken
My favorite chicken dish is chicken parmesan ! :)
I love mexican chicken tacos YUMMY !
My favourite is the Polenta Chicken Pizza Bites.
I love butter chicken! A family favourite
My favourite chicken dish is Lemon Chicken. Love
Anything really, cause I love chicken! The best is a cashew chicken stir fry
BBQ chicken with a teriyaki glaze!
Chicken Curry is my fave.
I love Chicken Pot Pie “Comfort Food”
Lately it’s been chicken alfredo!
An open face hot chicken sandwich is my favourite dish.
Thai green curry chicken
Chicken Divan
Chicken Quesadillas are the best!
Anything Indian – Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Tandoori. Oh, but I also make this amazing chicken in mushroom wine sauce dish that is to die for and easy peasy!
I love the hot and zesty chicken wings!
chicken wings
Lemon Chicken is my favorite chicken dish but chicken balls are my fave appetizer!
My favorite chicken dish is homemade Chicken Parmesan with angel hair pasta….mmmm! I could eat that every day!
Grilled chicken Ceasar salad
Your burnt up the butt chicken. lol
Chicken Parm is definitely my fav. Thanks so much for the chance
I make a really nice jerk chicken
I love chicken pot pie!!
chicken pot pie!
I love just straight up BBQ chicken – with mashed potatoes and cornbread. Yum!
Chicken Pasta Parmesan. Fresh mushrooms, sweet bell peppers, creamy mushroom sauce and cheese over pasta! Mmmmm
I love roast chicken or chicken marinated with sweet soy sauce
Butter chicken
My fave chicken dish is chicken fried rice!
I love making Catalina chicken
My all time favorite is chicken parmesan
A beautiful roast chicken dinner is the top of our favourites at home and after, make a nice soup!
I love chicken fettuccine and chicken fajitas, can’t pick just one.
My favourite chicken dish is chicken alfredo pasta! Yummy!
I love chicken cacciatore!
chicken parmsean yummers
salsa baked chicken breasts
cubed chicken, pieces of diced peppers and top with President’s choice black bean & white corn salsa – good enough for company
My favourite chicken dish is chicken cacciatore.
Reall,y love chicken and my fave would be chicken kiev.
We love chicken Fajitas
I love roast chicken
I love roast chicken and baked potatoes
love chicken Fajitas
Chicken stew with dumplings is my favourite.
mini mexican meatballs
I love asparagus and Swiss stuffed chicken breasts
My favourite chicken dish is chicken fajitas
I really like chicken wings
I love BBQ’d chicken tacos!
bbq chicken and cream cheese dip with spicey homemade chips!!!
My favourite chicken dish is lemon chicken.
chicken fajita
I love chicken fajitas!
I adore a great roast chicken dinner!!It’s so comforting!
Chicken frajilaki
my favorite chicken dish is chicken stuffed with aspagus and mozerella cheese
I only eat chicken and turkey as meat in my life , so I love so many chicken dishes .Chicken Parm is my favorite , with a grilled chicken ceaser salad on the side
Chicken wings with butter and frank’s red hot sauce.
Simple fried chicken is my fave chicken dish.
I don’t need anything fancy when chicken is in play.
chicken teriyaki skewers
Lemon chicken is my favourite.
chicken salad topped with guac
I really like BBQ pulled chicken on toasted crusty buns.
My favourite chicken dish is BBQ chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce.
chicken satay
chicken fajitas is my all time favourite
I love to stuff chicken breasts with ham and boursin cheese – yum!
Chicken fingers!!
My favourite is Chicken Fettuccini.
Sweet and sour chicken!
i love making butter chicken curry for my family!
I love fried chicken!
My favorite chicken dish is chicken parmigiana. Love love love it!
I love homemade chicken soup.
Chicken Enchilada Pasta
I love Mediterranean Chicken!
My favorite chicken dish is beer can bbq chicken.
Teriyaki chicken
I absolutely love Butter Chicken
Fave chicken dish is beer can chicken on the BBQ
I make a killer fried chicken
I love Chicken Alfredo
definitelhy chicken a la king!
My favorite chicken dish is my home made jerk chicken with rice and peas!!
Lemon chicken with thyme and honey is my fave.
I love Chicken quesadillas YUMMY !!!
I love chicken pot pie
crispy fried chicken. thanks
Chicken Alfreado
chicken fingers! that’s a dish right?
Chicken ceasar salad!
Right now my favourite chicken dish is Pulled Buffalo chicken with blue cheese slaw.
chicken wings with honey garlic or teriyaki!
Chicken caesar salad
my family and I love teriyaki chicken!
chicken quesadillas!
We love to make Chicken souvlaki and rice