Score Big with Local Chicken: Super Bowl Recipes from Vernon Family Farm
The Super Bowl is all about epic matchups, unforgettable commercials, and, let’s be honest—the food. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or keeping it cozy, one thing’s for sure: chicken is the real MVP of game day. But not just any chicken—our pasture-raised, non-GMO-fed, locally loved Vernon Family Farm chicken. When you choose our drumsticks, wings, and chicken breast, you’re not only serving up the best-tasting, juiciest chicken out there, but you’re also supporting local agriculture and sustainable farming. So let’s turn up the heat in the kitchen and get ready to tackle these 4 easy, drool-worthy Super Bowl chicken recipes.
Bonus? You can grab most of the ingredients right from our farm store this week!
INGREDIENTS
All the of recipes we’re sharing have ingredients in common that you can find in our farm store:
Vernon Family Farm chicken (wings, drumsticks, or breast)
Vernon Family Farm garlic
Apple cider vinegar
Butter (local option available)
Salt
LET’S GET COOKIN’
Sticky Honey Garlic Wings
Sweet, sticky, and just the right amount of garlicky goodness, these wings will disappear faster than a last-second Hail Mary.
What you need:
2 lbs Vernon Family Farm chicken wings
1/3 cup local honey (grab some in the farm store!)
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
How to make it:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat the wings dry and bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway.
In a saucepan, melt butter, then add garlic and ginger. Stir for a minute, then add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
Toss crispy wings in the sticky sauce and serve hot!
Spicy Buffalo Drumsticks
All the classic buffalo flavor, but with meaty drumsticks that’ll have everyone licking their fingers.
What you need:
4 Vernon Family Farm chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup local butter (from the farm store!)
1/2 cup hot sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
How to make it:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bake drumsticks for 45 minutes, flipping halfway.
In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in hot sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt.
Toss baked drumsticks in the sauce and serve with blue cheese dressing!
Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
A kid (and adult) favorite, these tenders are crispy, cheesy, and totally dunkable.
What you need:
1 lb Vernon Family Farm chicken breast, sliced into strips
1 cup local eggs (available in the farm store!)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
How to make it:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk eggs in one bowl. In another, mix panko, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Dip each chicken strip into the eggs, then into the panko mixture.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. Serve with your favorite farm store dipping sauce!
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders
Slow-cooked, saucy, and piled high on a fresh bun—these sliders will be the MVP of your Super Bowl spread.
What you need:
2 lbs Vernon Family Farm chicken breast
1 cup local BBQ sauce (find a great one in the farm store!)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Slider buns
How to make it:
Add chicken, BBQ sauce, broth, vinegar, paprika, and garlic powder to a slow cooker.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Shred with two forks.
Serve on slider buns with coleslaw for extra crunch.
Game On: Order Your Chicken Now!
There’s no need to run a two-minute drill for groceries—we’ve got everything you need right at the farm store. Swing by this week to grab your pasture-raised chicken, local sauces, spices, and all the essentials to make these game-day recipes unforgettable. Call ahead or shop online to secure your Super Bowl spread. Remember, our online store offers a limited amount of items. Visit our farm store in Newfields, New Hampshire for products by 50+ local farmers and makers.
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