These chain restaurants are known for their fried chicken and classic sides.
While roast chicken not something everyone should eat every day, southern delicacies are definitely worth enjoying on occasion. There’s something about a fried chicken meal that hits the right notes, especially when you pair it with the perfect sides, including biscuits, mashed potatoes and gravy, and other accompaniments like corn or corn on the cob. Where to get the best plates and bowls? Here are 5 chain restaurants serving the best fried chicken.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen’s chicken has a “thick southern crust” that is “fried until golden brown.” “Popeyes makes the best chicken,” one Redditor said joint. “Totally agree! I even try other fried chicken every chance I get to see if it can beat Popeyes. Not even close! The blend of spice, texture, and juiciness is unmatched. Damn, I want some now,” agreed other The sides are also a crowd pleaser, especially the macaroni and cheese. “Popeyes is the best” he says a redditor. “I love Chickfila, but Popeyes is a better fit and equally delicious. They both have grilled cheese on top, which is my favorite part…I was so happy when Popeyes changed their location to this!” writes a redditor.
Bojangles
The fried chicken and Bojangles Biscuits are fantastic. “Bojangles chicken is fantastic when it’s hot and fresh,” writes a redditor. The only difference? There are no restaurants. “Love Bojangles. Wish they had them on the west coast” adds other The chain even has sausage biscuits that are the best, “and it’s not even close,” one Redditor said he says. “Bojangles is the best” adds other
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Cajun Fried Chicken
The church at the gas station serves a bold, Cajun-style fried chicken, and it’s incredibly good. “Krispy Crunchies are blowing everyone else away and they’re popping up at gas stations,” says one Redditor. Be sure to get a cookie. “I used to work at Krispy Krunchy. The cookies are bad for you, but the people are delicious.” he says. “These are absolutely terrible for you, but damned if they aren’t the butteriest, most honest goodness” writes other
Church’s Texas Chicken
The Texas Signature Chicken is hand-battered, breaded and “fried fresh every time,” according to the menu. “I like that it’s not greasy, but sharp and tasty!” a fan he says. “Went to church the other day and I have to say it was the best fried chicken I’ve had in a long time. Better than Popeyes and KFC imo” added. And the sweet honey-butter cookies are addictive. They are “heavenly” writes a redditor. Other adds they “always prevail.”
Goose Baked Chicken
Goose’s World Famous Fried Chicken is crispy, fried spicy fried chicken in the southern style, and fans are obsessed. “Best chicken and fix I’ve ever had,” said one Redditor states. “Agreed. Best fried chicken I’ve ever had,” another agrees. The chain also has some unique sides, including fried okra. “Goose’s fried chicken rocked! But I have to admit, the fried okra was the dessert of the day for me. I couldn’t put it down,” – a TripAdvisor restaurant reviewer writes. “I never thought Fried Okra would be this good,” said the Instagrammer. The Travels of Epicuruswrote in a post.
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