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Winnipeg's Only Seed-Oil-Free Fried Chicken

(89 reviews)

As Winnipeg's first seed-oil-free restaurant, Tallow & Thyme on Provencher Blvd takes fried chicken back to its roots. Our 100% halal chicken is fried exclusively in pure beef tallow — a traditional cooking fat that produces a superior crispy crust and clean flavour, free from the inflammatory compounds found in seed oils like canola, sunflower, and vegetable oil.

Zero Seed Oils
Tallow-Fried
100% Halal
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Seed-oil-free halal fried chicken at Tallow & Thyme — Winnipeg's first seed-oil-free restaurant

About Our Seed-Oil-Free Fried Chicken

Most fried chicken in Winnipeg is cooked in cheap, industrially refined seed oils. At Tallow & Thyme, we do things differently. Our halal fried chicken is marinated in house seasonings, hand-battered, and fried in pure beef tallow — the same fat that was used to cook fried chicken for generations before seed oils became the industrial standard. The result is a crisper, more flavourful, and more nourishing piece of fried chicken.

The growing awareness around seed oils and their potential health impacts has created demand for alternatives in Winnipeg. Tallow & Thyme is the city's answer. Our seed-oil-free kitchen ensures that everything we cook is as clean as it is delicious. Guests from South Point Douglas, West Alexander, and Chalmers visit specifically for this dish.

Frequently Asked Question

Why is seed-oil-free fried chicken better?

Seed oils are highly refined, high in polyunsaturated fats, and degrade at high cooking temperatures. Beef tallow is a stable traditional fat with a higher smoke point and a far superior flavour profile. Our chicken is cleaner and more nourishing as a result.

What Customers Say About Our Seed-Oil-Free Fried Chicken

Lena K.

Norwood Flats

"I started avoiding seed oils last year and thought fried chicken was off-limits forever. Then I found Tallow & Thyme. This is the crispiest, most delicious fried chicken I've ever had — and I feel great after eating it. This place is a hidden gem on Provencher."

February 8, 2025

Tariq A.

Health & Nutrition Coach

"I recommend Tallow & Thyme to all my clients who want to eat out without compromising on seed oil exposure. The fried chicken is outstanding and the halal certification makes it accessible to a huge portion of Winnipeg's community."

March 3, 2025

Jessica M.

St. Boniface Local

"I live two blocks from Tallow & Thyme and the fried chicken has become a weekly ritual. It's so much better than anything else in the neighbourhood. The crunch, the flavour, the freshness — everything is noticeably different when cooked in tallow. Highly recommend."

March 18, 2025

Try Winnipeg's Original Seed-Oil-Free Fried Chicken

Visit Tallow & Thyme at 271 Provencher Blvd or order online for takeout

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Find Us in Winnipeg

Visit Tallow & Thyme on Provencher Boulevard in St. Boniface, Winnipeg. Open 7 days a week — evenings only.

Tallow & Thyme

271 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G6
204-952-9089
@tallow_thyme

Opening Hours

  • Monday5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • Friday5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • Saturday5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • Sunday5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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Have more questions about Tallow & Thyme? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for information about our menu, delivery areas, halal and seed oil free standards, operating hours, and how to order.