Kitcheners share their favorite spots for buckets and boxes of delicious, flavorful chicken.
There is no better way to enjoy it roast chicken than a bucket – restaurant chains like KFC have made these containers iconic, and somehow the cardboard containers make a simple meal feel festive. Choosing a bucket is usually a great way to feed a group of people, as many places offer special deals on fried chicken buckets and combos. If you’re in the mood for grilled chicken and sides with a real retro feel, there are several places to eat: Here are the five best chicken buckets, according to fans.
KFC

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KFC iconic buckets is still what many people think of when they want a good fried chicken, and the chain just brought back the popular popcorn chicken. “I ate it yesterday and it tasted exactly as I remembered. It was like a wave of nostalgia,” said one diner. said.
Guthrie’s Chicken Fingers

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Guthrie contains “The Bucket”: 25 chicken fingers and six servings of Guthrie’s sauce. “Wonderful first time experience with Guthrie! Very tasty and flavorful chicken strips mixed with that perfect sauce,” one diner said.
Interesting

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Interesting Chickenjoy crispy buckets are a big hit with chicken fans. “The fried chickpeas are great. The pineapple frosting is great, but really sweet. The Palabok fiesta is also good. Adobo rice. Mango pie,” one diner said. said.
Popeyes

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is technically sold in a box, but don’t let that stop you. “Just had three spicy whites with Cajun Sparkle tonight! Always a delicious meal,” one fan wrote. said.
Church’s Texas Chicken

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the church Texas Chicken is another boxed option that fans love. “They usually (and continue to) make the best chicken. Especially the wings. The biscuits are outstanding. The pickled jalapenos are the crowning glory” said. “And if they ask you to wait because the chicken is still cooking? The way the fries are cooked is only worth its weight in gold when you’re eating it (not outside of it).”




