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.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
847 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
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.
Ms. T’s Southern Fried Chicken
3343 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Chicken, okra, biscuits, and even fish: Ms. T’s has it all!
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Honey Butter Fried Chicken in Chicago is still temporarily closed due to the coronavirus. However, we recommend visiting this restaurant once it opens to try their signature honey butter flavor.
25 Degrees Chicago
736 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
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
If you’re looking for the best Korean fried chicken restaurants in Chicago, then Bonchon Chicken should be your go-to place. It also has other traditional eats like bulgogi and bibimbap.
Big Boss Spicy Chicken
2520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
As you might guess from the name, Big Boss Spicy Chicken has some truly huge sandwiches and fried chicken on its menu!
Parson’s Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 | 2435 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
This classic fried chicken restaurant is known for its delicious chicken and funky tunes.
Chicken and Farm Shop
113-125 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Although this fried chicken restaurant in Chicago may be temporarily closed, we recommend traveling to this establishment when it reopens to order the delicious rotisserie birds served by the whole, half, or quarter.
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 chicken restaurant in Chicago doesn’t even have a website, but they do have finger-licking good fried chicken!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chicken Inn
7536 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Not only do they have delicious fried chicken, but it is also gluten-free!
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
1840 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
This fried chicken restaurant in Chicago specializes in chicken and cajun food like jambalaya and cajun-style fish.
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.
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.
Big Jones
5347 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60640
Big Jones combines Southern Taste with locally sourced food to deliver deliciously crispy fried chicken.
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.
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.
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.
