From Healthy Start to Creative Finish

There’s been a lot of press about consumers’ desire for “clean” ingredients, as well as antibiotic resistance in humans,caused by overuse. So put Regal Crest Farms® Natural* Reserve Chicken on your menu: a Shamrock Foods exclusive. Going beyond “Natural” and boasting a more rigorous claim than “Antibiotic Free,” our chicken is process verified by the USDA as No Antibiotics Ever (NAE). That means the birds have never been given antibiotics – not in the shell or at any point through processing.

Additional specialty attributes like American Humane Certified, 100% vegetarian-fed and cage-free certainly appeal to customers’ sense of what’s right. And chefs understand that Regal Crest Farms® Natural* Reserve Chicken simply tastes better, too – which is all the more reason to let it shine on the menu.

Wings, wings, wings – lots of people like to order them for sports events and celebrations. How many more people will order wings if you serve them with the promise of No Antibiotics Ever, thanks to Regal Crest Natural Reserve®? Branch out from Buffalo style with a delicious and trendy citrus marinade and glaze: orange juice, garlic, soy sauce and brown sugar. Or, break out the green hot sauce, Asian fish sauce, Thai green curry paste, and coriander – mix with butter and coat wings after they’re cooked.

A chicken sandwich is a menu staple that can be made so much more exciting – and naturally appealing when you begin with the ultimate, NAE protein. Here’s a winning idea: lemon-herb grilled chicken, marinated cauliflower, tomato jam, fresh greens and aioli on toasted ciabatta. Or, try using flavorful thigh meat in pulled chicken sandwiches. Slow-cook the thighs with apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, habanero chile, vinegar, garlic and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Serve on a premium bun with your favorite slaw.

Choose from several sizes of Regal Crest Farms® Natural* Reserve airline breast – skin on or skin off – for a great seasonal entrée presentation with all the promotional benefits of No Antibiotics Ever. For example, sear skin-on breasts in a hot skillet, then pop into a 400-degree oven for about 20 minutes. Serve with lavender gnocchi and lemonhoney- butter sauce.

Another great idea: Pound a large, skinless piece of breast meat between two sheets of plastic wrap until about 1/4-inch thick. Give it a hard sear in hot oil on one side, then flip and cook briefly. Top with a blend of purple cabbage, red onion, Villa Frizzoni® EVOO, red wine vinegar and crushed red pepper flakes.

Work the trends for refreshing new entrée salads.
• Citrus: grilled chicken, fresh greens, lime dressing with mint and basil
• Tropical: poached chicken, pineapple, green onions, Greek yogurt, sliced almonds, garlic powder, shredded coconut
• Curry: curry-brined grilled chicken, celery, fennel bulb, red onion, mayo, lemon juice, dill