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25 Best Restaurants for Fried Chicken in Chicagoon July 11, 2020 at 11:02 pm

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Nothing is better than a perfectly crispy piece of chicken. If you have been searching for the best chicken in the city, check out our list of the 25 best restaurants for fried chicken. 

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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

847 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

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Their chicken is fresh, never frozen, with everything fried in peanut oil. You can get fried pickles, baked beans, mac & cheese, and individual pieces of deliciously fried chicken. 

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Ms. T’s Southern Fried Chicken

3343 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

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Chicken, okra, biscuits, and even fish: Ms. T’s has it all!

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Honey Butter Fried Chicken

3361 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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Honey Butter Fried Chicken is still temporarily closed due to the coronavirus, but when they return, make sure to check out their signature honey butter flavor. 

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25 Degrees Chicago

736 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

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Not only can you get fried chicken, but you can also get delicious burgers and hand-crafted cocktails. 

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Bonchon Chicken

1732 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

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If you’re looking for Korean fried chicken, then Bonchon Chicken should be your go-to place. It also has other traditional eats like bulgogi and bibimbap.  

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Big Boss Spicy Chicken

2520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

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As you might guess from the name, Big Boss Spicy Chicken has some truly huge sandwiches and fried chicken on its menu!

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Parson’s Chicken & Fish

2952 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 | 2435 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

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This classic fried chicken restaurant is known for its delicious chicken and funky tunes. 

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Chicken and Farm Shop

113-125 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607

It’s temporarily closed, but when it reopens, you can get delicious rotisserie birds served by the whole, half, or quarter. 

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Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken

5611 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644

For an extra bit of sauce, check out Uncle ResRemus, where the fried chicken comes slathered in sauce. 

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Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken

Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken

315 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615

This small joint doesn’t even have a website, but they do have finger-licking good fried chicken!

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Split Rail

2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Takeout only is available for their menu, which includes fried chicken, lamb ribs, and buttermilk biscuits. 

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Crazy Bird Chicken

1160 W Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60642

This fried chicken restaurant is only available for pickup and delivery right now due to the ongoing pandemic.

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The Budlong Hot Chicken

1008 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

To get some Nashville hot fried chicken, Southern sides, and pies, stop by The Budlong Hot Chicken. 

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Chef Luciano Kitchen + Chicken

49 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Not only do they have delicious fried chicken, but you can also get grilled salmon, chicken alfredo, or over roasted chicken. 

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Chicago’s Chicken Coop

3300 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60652

White or dark meat as well as chicken combo meals available. 

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Chicken Inn

7536 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Not only do they have delicious fried chicken, but it is also gluten-free! 

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Krispy Krunchy Chicken

1840 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

This halal restaurant specializes in fried chicken and cajun food like jambalaya and cajun-style fish. 

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Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles

3947 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653

It’s not LA’s Roscoe’s Fried Chicken, but it’s the next best thing. 

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Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

6568 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Typically there is a line out there door to get this affordable fried chicken.

Evanston Chicken Shack

1925 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201

Located up north, the simple salt-and-pepper coating on the breading gives the fried chicken a distinctive taste. 

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Big Jones

5347 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60640

Big Jones combines Southern Taste with locally sourced food to deliver deliciously crispy fried chicken. 

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The Roost Carolina Kitchen

3474 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 | 1467 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613 | 457 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

The original Roose Carolina was a food truck, but now it has morphed into a Southern-style fried chicken restaurant. 

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Crisp

2940 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

This counter-service Korean restaurant serves up fried chicken, kimchi, and veggie bowls. 

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Luella’s Southern Kitchen

4609 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Honey, Crystal’s hot sauce, butter, and Creole seasonings give this fried chicken an unforgettable flavor. 

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Harold’s Chicken Shack

1208 E 53rd St Chicago, IL 60615

A list of the best fried chicken joints wouldn’t be complete without Harold’s: Chicago’s iconic fried chicken chain.

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