Smoky BBQ Chicken Poutine

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    25 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    25 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

With grilled chicken slathered with barbecue sauce and a rich roasted gravy, this yummy take on poutine is a dinner that the whole family will love.

Recipe tags: chicken base, easy difficulty, side, chicken, grilling

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each)
½ cup smoky barbecue sauce, divided
2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Organic Roasted Chicken Base
1 bag (2 lb) frozen French fries
1 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp pepper
1 cup frozen peas
8 oz cheese curds

Directions

  • 1

    Preheat grill to medium heat; grease grate well. Toss chicken with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and 1 tsp chicken base.

  • 2

    Grill chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of chicken reads 165˚F. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice chicken; toss with remaining barbecue sauce.

  • 3

    Meanwhile, cook French fries according to package directions.

  • 4

    In saucepan, combine 1 3/4 cups water and remaining chicken base; bring to boil. In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, pepper and 1/4 cup water until smooth; whisk into boiling broth. Return to boil; boil for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.

  • 5

    Stir in peas; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

  • 6

    Divide French fries among 4 plates. Top with chicken slices, cheese curds, gravy and peas.

Tips: Substitute cubes of mozzarella or mild Cheddar cheese for cheese curds. Substitute corn for frozen peas.