While chicken is available on seemingly every corner, if you do your due diligence
and find the best fried chicken in your state, the difference in quality could shock you. Instead of
going with the most convenient fried chicken, go out and track down the best of the best.
You can find Martin's Restaurant, which has been around since the 1930s, in the city of Montgomery.
While they have quite an extensive menu, their most popular item is called
Martin's Famous Fried Chicken. Try this amazing fried chicken once, and you'll understand why
it has gained fame and why we've selected it as the best the state of Alabama has to offer.
Lucky Wishbone is a landmark restaurant that has been the place to get the best fried chicken
in Anchorage or anywhere in the state of Alaska since 1955. Their specialty is pan-fried chicken,
and it's so good that it will remind you of your grandmother's cooking. If you're hungry
and ready to feast, say you want the Pop meal, and you'll get five pieces of pan-fried chicken.
As the name suggests, the very highly rated Bobby-Q Restaurant is known
primarily for its barbecue. However, locals will tell you that the real gem on the menu
is the Southern Fried Chicken, the finest in all of Arizona. Don't worry about waiting in
line either as Bobby Q has three locations in the state — two in Phoenix and one in Mesa .
The delectable, deep brown crust of the fried chicken at Monte Ne Inn Chicken Restaurant is
so good that you'll be a fan for life. The restaurant gets nearly perfect grades no
matter where you look for reviews. You can find this Arkansas mainstay in the city of Rogers.
N'Gina Kavookjian was born in New Orleans, and this brilliant woman has successfully brought
the best of Southern cuisine to Sacramento, California, and the people are thankful.
"N'gina you've been so fantastic, you are such,
really kind of just a beautiful ray of sunshine here in our community."
While their menu spans from Creole Seafood Linguine to Sweet Potato Pie,
it's their fried chicken that takes top billing. Colorado: Juniper Valley Ranch
The best fried chicken in the state of Colorado can be found in the middle of
nowhere at a family farm that has been around for more than 100 years. Valley Ranch, located
about 20 miles south of Colorado Springs, has been serving fried chicken since 1951,
and patrons continuously sing their praises, with the fried chicken taking center stage.
For the top fried chicken in Connecticut, your only choice is to visit Black-Eyed
Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar in the city of Hartford. If you have an adventurous palate,
go with the amazing Nashville Hot Chicken, but for something less intense, the Southern Fried
Chicken is made with buttermilk and comes with collard greens and mac and cheese.
Delaware: Kick n' Chicken
Kick n' Chicken is more than a rhyme -
"Kick n' Chicken!"
It's the place to go in Delaware for the ultimate fried chicken.
The secret is that their birds are fresh and never frozen and they don't even start making
their fried chicken until you order it. That freshness is very apparent when you're chowing
down at one of their three locations in the cities of Lewes, Long Neck, and Milford.
The greatest fried chicken in Florida can be discovered at The Regional,
a restaurant in West Palm Beach. The Regional's founder and chef is Lindsay Autry , who is
regarded as one of the best chefs in the nation. Try the Fried Chicken that's brined in sweet tea,
and you can also get a Fried Chicken Bucket with 12 pieces of chicken.
Located in Savannah, Georgia, Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room began in 1943 when Sema Wilkes
took charge of a boarding house in the city's historic downtown.
It didn't take long before her Southern cooking became a big hit. More than 75 years later,
this place is still known for having the top fried chicken in all of Georgia.
How about some fried chicken with a side of sushi? That's exactly what you could get at
Shiro's Saimin Haven in Aiea , Hawaii. This eatery is a fusion of different influences,
but when you have fried chicken on the brain, order the Shiro's Original Crispy Chicken,
and then be prepared to join the happy customers who have left positive reviews.
If you're in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and you want the best fried chicken in the state,
you just need to remember one word: Honey. Then you'll know to go to Honey Eatery
and Social Club and order the Honey Fried Chicken. The scrumptious chicken is fried
twice and served with potato salad, coleslaw, jalapenos, and, yes, honey from a local source.
Evanston Chicken Shack has been serving up award-winning fried chicken for over
30 years. They hand-batter all of their made-to-order chicken and never use warmers.
The result of their dedication tastes so good that you'll agree that this Evanston,
Illinois, restaurant is indeed the best spot for chicken in the state.
In Southeastern Indiana, fried chicken is such an obsession that they have something
called the Chicken Trail that connects 40 fried chicken restaurants in the area.
The first stop also happens to be the best - Fireside Inn in the city of Greensburg.
Patrons insist this is the best fried chicken anywhere — and it's difficult to disagree.
Bubba is a highly regarded restaurant in Des Moines that is home to the preeminent
fried chicken in all of Iowa. To enjoy their fried chicken at its yummiest,
order the Chicken & Waffles. You'll get buttermilk
fried chicken and a rice waffle that is served with honey butter and oh so good.
Hays House Restaurant was founded in Council Grove,
Kansas, in 1857 which makes it the oldest restaurant that has been continuously in
business west of the Mississippi River. It probably helps that they have the
best fried chicken in Kansas — and their stupendous desserts certainly don't hurt.
Merrick Inn Restaurant is without a doubt the top spot for fried chicken in the state of Kentucky.
This Lexington establishment has been around for more than four decades and
gets exceedingly high marks from loyal patrons.
On the menu, look for the Southern Fried Chicken that's expertly breaded by hand.
Willie Mae's Scotch House was born in the historic Treme neighborhood of New Orleans before moving to
its current location in the Sixth Ward and today it boasts the best fried chicken in the state.
"This is a beautiful neighborhood restaurant where everyone comes
and everyone enjoys themselves. The fried chicken is the best in the world."
It's hard to go wrong when ordering from their fabulous menu, just be sure to come hungry.
For fried chicken so good that it garners perfect grades,
hop on over to Figgy's Takeout. At this Portland, Maine eatery, you will find
fried chicken that's prepared in a skillet and made from antibiotic-free and cage-free birds.
Whether it be breasts, drumsticks or thighs, you can't go wrong with this chicken.
The Food Market is a hip, modern hotspot in Baltimore, Maryland,
that serves fancy yet approachable comfort food. While the presentation
of the food is visually pleasing, it's the great taste that will stick with you.
Don't be intimidated by the dinner menu, and for a sure thing, go with the chicken.
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe is the premier spot in Boston or anywhere in Massachusetts to go for
spectacular fried chicken. For brunch, the Chicken & Waffles with hot sauce is absolutely glorious.
If you go during lunch, the Crispy Chicken Sandwich can't
be beat. For dinner why mess with success? Go with the Fried Chicken.
Green Dot Stables has two locations in Michigan in Detroit and Lansing.
This highly regarded eatery is best known for its scrumptious sliders,
specifically, the Fried Chicken slider, that's been doused in maple syrup.
While you're here, take advantage of their $3 cocktails and their wide selection of beer.
With a history dating back all the way to 1969, Brass Rail has the best fried chicken
in the state of Minnesota. The fried chicken here is broasted, which basically means the
chicken is cooked by combining everything you love about deep frying and pressure cooking.
Find Brass Rail in the tiny town of Grandy, which has a population of fewer than 100 people.
The choicest fried chicken in the state of Mississippi can be found at the Old Country
Store in the city of Lorman. Featured on the Travel Channel or the Food Network, you won't
be surprised to learn that this legendary eatery has such fantastic reviews. In fact,
Alton Brown agrees that the fried chicken found at the Old Country Store is the absolute best.
Grace Meat + Three is well-known in St. Louis for having the best fried chicken in all of Missouri.
Pick Rick's Famous Fried Chicken that comes with house pickles,
and you're guaranteed to be enthralled.Whether you have it Original,
Hot or Spicy, it's fabulously enjoyable from the first bite to the final bite.
Located in Bozeman, Montana, you can't find better fried chicken than Roost Fried Chicken.
With praise flowing in everywhere from the Los Angeles Times to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,
this place is quickly becoming a restaurant you need to add to your bucket list.
Order the Southern Fried Tasty Chicken as Classic Southern, Nashville Hot, or Sweet Heat.
Jack & Mary's Restaurant's fried chicken has been routinely voted as the best in
Omaha . They've been mastering the art of fried chicken for more than 30 years,
and all their recipes are made from scratch. If you're in the mood for
some unconventional surf and turf, be sure to order the fried shrimp with your chicken.
Take a break the next time you're in Las Vegas and hit up The Black Sheep.
This restaurant is a unique combination of Vietnamese food and American comfort food.
Opt for the Black Sheep Hot Chicken, which features spicy fried chicken on honey toast.
Don't forget to check the drink menu - it IS Vegas after all.
Manchester, New Hampshire, is where you'll locate the best fried chicken in the entire state.
Puritan Backroom is the family-owned eatery where you'll want to order the Fried Chicken Tenders.
"Part of the legacy of the back room is that it's the birthplace of the chicken tender."
"Nobody makes chicken tenders like the Puritan Backroom. Nobody. I can guarantee you that."
If you're extra hungry, be sure to stick around for dessert, especially the Frozen Mudslides.
For delicious fried chicken in Turnersville, New Jersey, Treesy's Soul Food Cafe
is the only stop you need to make. They offer a few different varieties of fried chicken to
try like Ebony's BBQ Fried Chicken, but to be honest, you can't top Linda's Fried Chicken.
The crispiness of the skin gives this fried chicken a memorable texture,
and the taste of it will stay with you for the rest of your days.
Loyal Hound is the ultimate fried chicken restaurant in the state of New Mexico.
Located in Sante Fe , their fried chicken is both yummy and inventive. The chicken and waffles
come with buttermilk chive waffle, along with green chile apple slaw and a pleasantly spicy
maple syrup. Another option should be the chicken with roasted mushroom bacon mac & cheese.
For the absolute best fried chicken in New York, head straight to Bobwhite Counter.
This Manhattan eatery has quickly grown to become the place to get the best fried
chicken in the Big Apple. You can find tons of options on the menu, but if you're unsure,
go with the Three Piece & a Biscuit that includes two drumsticks and a thigh.
Dame's Chicken & Waffles has three locations in North Carolina in the
cities of Durham , Greensboro, and Cary . As the name suggests, this place has killer chicken and
waffles options. The creme de la creme is called the Quilted Buttercup, featuring fried chicken
between a pair of sweet potato waffles that have been smeared with a maple pecan syrup.
Brew Bird is a super cool restaurant located in Fargo, North Dakota.
They have the best fried chicken in the state, and their chicken tenders live up to the hype.
Other favorites include the rotating series of chicken sandwiches. For a meatless option,
their Cauliflower Wings are surprisingly great and widely recommended by loyal patrons.
Cincinnati is home to Ohio's finest fried chicken.
At Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey the meal you want to order is their Yukon sandwich.
This sandwich comes complete with fried chicken, crispy bacon, smoked cheddar, and sawmill gravy
inside of a tasty biscuit. You can also add an egg to it which only adds to the savory goodness.
Eischen's Bar has been around since 1896 but didn't start serving their
fantastic fried chicken until the 1960s. Today, this Okarche,
Oklahoma bar is known to have the top fried chicken in the state.
"How about a place that's been open for business for more than 110 years
and serves - now get this - over 24,000 pieces of fried chicken a week?!"
Try the Whole Fried Chicken that comes with both dill and sweet pickles,
and don't skip their fried okra.
A food cart in Portland, Oregon that specializes in fried chicken, FOMO Chicken serves food that
draws inspiration from both America and South Korea. While their gluten-free Southern Fried
Chicken is excellent in its own right, it's the Korean Fried Chicken that is the real showstopper.
Chef Marcie Turney and co-founder Valerie Safran
have a great restaurant going in Philadelphia called Bud & Marilyn's.
The Nashville Hot Fried Chicken can be served by itself or as a biscuit sandwich,
but either way it's delicious. If that's too spicy, Marilyn's Fried Chicken is also a winner.
For the ultimate chicken dinner, visit Winner Winner in Newport. At Rhode Island's
best fried chicken joint you can order combo platters or buckets. Either way,
you'll be overjoyed. Even though they take a backseat to the chicken,
the sides at Winner Winner are no jokes either so save some room.
Edmund's Oast has the ultimate fried chicken found in Charleston or anywhere else in the
state of South Carolina. The Chicken Dinner comes with collard greens and a pasta salad.
For the fried chicken, you get your choice of flavors: New Orleans BBQ,
Korean, Garlic Crab, Spicy, or Original. All five are spectacular.
You would think that a restaurant named The Keg would be all about beer. However,
it's actually all about what they call deep fat fried chicken. Located in Sioux Falls,
South Dakota, The Keg offers fried chicken by the piece — from two
to a hundred. The Keg also has yummy sides like potato wedges and baked beans.
To get the best Nashville hot chicken, it makes sense to head to Nashville, doesn't it?
At Prince's Hot Chicken, it's a given that you'll be ordering their hot chicken.
The only question remains how hot. Don't go too far above Hot unless you know what you're doing,
but even their spiciest fried chicken is so flavorful that you won't mind the discomfort.
If you're listing the best fried chicken joints in Texas,
Frenchy's Chicken in Houston deserves to be at the head of the class. While fried chicken
wasn't on the original menu, these days, it's what Frenchy's is primarily known for.
Pick up one of their Family Boxes on your way home, and you'll be greeted as a hero.
In Utah, the place to visit for a fried chicken dinner is Pretty Bird in Salt Lake City.
This place is known for their spicy fried chicken, where you have five options:
Hot Behind, Hot, Medium, Mild, and No Spice. While even the No Spice chicken is really good,
you don't want to miss out on the gloriousness of their spicy chicken.
Getting the premier fried chicken in Vermont takes some planning. You
can find it at Nectar's, but they only serve fried chicken on Friday.
However, all it will take is one bite for you to agree that it was well worth the extra planning.
Nectar's can be found on Main Street in the city of Burlington and also has live music.
The state of Virginia simply doesn't have better fried chicken than what can be found
at Mama J's in the city of Richmond. You get to pick either white meat or dark meat and between
dinner rolls and corn muffins. Reviews for this eatery in Virginia are routinely outstanding,
pointing to the great service and, of course, the great food.
King's Hardware is not only the restaurant to visit in Seattle, but it is the place to
be for the best fried chicken anywhere in the state. Their Crispy Chicken Sandwich is
leaps and bounds better than the typical fast food chicken sandwich. This King's Hardware
sandwich comes with a fried chicken breast that is amazingly crispy, and a special sauce.
Olde Country Diner is a very highly rated restaurant in Martinsburg, West Virginia,
that serves delicious fried chicken. Order the Fresh Fried Chicken, but some other
notable items on the menu include the Chicken Tenders and the Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich.
The best fried chicken in Wisconsin is an appetizer at Bassett Street Brunch Club.
Their Chicken & A Donut is as magical as it sounds like. You get multiple pieces
of fried chicken along with a glazed donut and the marriage of savoriness
and sweetness is heavenly. You'll understand why this Madison hotspot gets such strong reviews.
Is America's best fried chicken located in Pinedale, Wyoming? That's been said more than
once. Pitchfork Fondue specializes in authentic Western cookouts and has been featured on the
Cooking Channel. This place is only open in the summer when the weather is good, - although
catering is available year ‘round. Next time you’re in Wyoming - or first time even - make
the extra effort to try what could very well be the best fried chicken in the nation.
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