Find out which popular spots serve the best, award-winning fried chicken.
Fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food. It’s crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and when done right, it just satisfies that craving like no other. There are a few chai. restaurants in the market known for their fried chicken like KFC, but others came out on top, appearing in national rankings and receiving awards for their fried chicken. Here are five famous places recognized for their excellent fried chicken.
Jollibee
Jollibee has some really exciting items on the menu, including their signature spaghetti topped with sweet sauce, hot dog, ground beef, and cheese. While they may have some unusual dishes, one of the staples is their fried chicken that has gained attention across the country. Eater called Jollibee “the best fried chicken in America.”
Pollo Campero
Pollo Campero is known for its truly delicious fried chicken, known throughout the country for its finest cuisine. “Pollo Campero was voted Top 10 in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Fast Food Fried Chicken,” their website says. “We are excited to share that Pollo Campero was voted number 2 in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Fast Food Fried Chicken.”
Church’s Texas Chicken
Church’s Texas Chicken has been put on the map for their juicy fried chicken with crispy skin. Coming in at number 4 on USA Today’s list with all the competition out there is pretty amazing. The article says: “The chicken is made in small batches throughout the day, and comforting sides include mac and cheese, fried okra, mashed potatoes, and their Honey-Butter biscuits.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Krispy Krunchy Chicken is confident when it comes to fried chicken serving their loyal customers. Their motto is “you know how good it is or you haven’t tried it.” Their hand-cooked chicken is a fan favorite, as diners often comment; “I tried chicken and biscuits for the first time, oh gosh. They were so good. Best honey biscuits I’ve ever had.” Ranked in the top 10 in USA Today, their fried chicken is one of the best in the country.
BB.Q Chicken
BB.Q Chicken was originally founded in Korea in the mid-90s, and came to the US in 2014. They are known for combining traditional and modern spices, while maintaining the Korean standard when it comes to quality and ingredients. “Korean fried chicken has been recognized as the best fried chicken in the US,” reports the Korea Daily. “One of Korea’s ‘big three’ fried chicken operators Genesis BBQ Group announced on February 26 that the brand was named ‘Best Food Fried Chicken’ by Taste of Home magazine.”
Jess Kelly
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