{"id":31458,"date":"2018-07-06T14:14:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T19:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=31458"},"modified":"2020-07-16T17:04:44","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T22:04:44","slug":"fried-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/fried-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Fried Chicken Places to Try in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Well bless your heart, you want some fried chicken? Though the birds up here might not hold a candle to what your grandma cooks down south, this city is certainly no stranger to good eats. These are the 5 best fried chicken spots to try in Chicago.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27326\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27326\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27326\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pizza Places in Chicago\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Uno Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">View the Best Chicken Wings in Chicago<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Craving more of that chicken goodness? View our list of the best chicken wings in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-primary\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wings\/\">View the Best Chicken Wings in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31459\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-31459\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/35576138_2147359278833982_6804360977308450816_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fried Chicken Chicago\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/35576138_2147359278833982_6804360977308450816_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/35576138_2147359278833982_6804360977308450816_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/35576138_2147359278833982_6804360977308450816_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/35576138_2147359278833982_6804360977308450816_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/35576138_2147359278833982_6804360977308450816_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BkS1ejAAeXj\/?taken-by=thebudlong\">The Budlong Instagram Page<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebudlong.com\/\">The Budlong<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Multiple Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the best Nashville hot fried chicken in Chicago, the Budlong has been burning the taste buds off of hungry eaters since 2016. Reimagining the legendary recipe created by Music City&#8217;s own\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/princeshotchicken.com\/\">Prince&#8217;s<\/a> way back when, this slightly sweet and oh-so-spicy bird comes in a sandwich, tender, <em>and<\/em> plate form, and pairs best with a tall glass of sweet tea, some mac n&#8217; cheese, and <em>lots<\/em> of towelettes. (We&#8217;re talking handfuls of towelettes.) If you can&#8217;t beat this heat, we understand.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31460\" style=\"width: 978px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31460\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/29737540_925129274314874_1163032660780515328_n.jpg\" alt=\"Fried Chicken Chicago\" width=\"978\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/29737540_925129274314874_1163032660780515328_n.jpg 978w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/29737540_925129274314874_1163032660780515328_n-600x471.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/29737540_925129274314874_1163032660780515328_n-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BhH2OGjlz6C\/?taken-by=parsonschi\"> Parson&#8217;s Instagram Page<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parsonschickenandfish.com\/\">Parson&#8217;s Chicken &amp; Fish<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>2952 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 | 2435 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This neighborhood chicken shack and bar is all about letting the good-time roll. From their fried chicken forward menu to their giant outdoor patio, sitting down to eat at Parson&#8217;s in Chicago is like settling into a friend&#8217;s backyard cookout. But with much better drinks, that is.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re enjoying a plate full of Nashville Hot or plain ole&#8217; chicken and waffles, there&#8217;s pretty much nothing on the menu that won&#8217;t satisfy your fried chicken craving. Add an order of negroni slushies onto your bill and, damn, you&#8217;re in for one helluva good night.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31461\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-31461\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/36763421_2101355870121549_4854635503565144064_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fried Chicken Chicago\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/36763421_2101355870121549_4854635503565144064_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/36763421_2101355870121549_4854635503565144064_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/36763421_2101355870121549_4854635503565144064_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/36763421_2101355870121549_4854635503565144064_o-1300x866.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/36763421_2101355870121549_4854635503565144064_o-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/36763421_2101355870121549_4854635503565144064_o.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GussWorldFamousFriedChickenChicago\/photos\/a.1678728682384272.1073741828.1641424722781335\/2101355863454883\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Gus&#8217;s Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/gusfriedchicken.com\/chicago-illinois-location\/#menu\">Gus&#8217;s World Famous Fried Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>847 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 | 401 N State St, Chicago, IL 60611<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Look, they don&#8217;t call it &#8216;world-famous&#8217; on a whim. This long-running West Loop chain hails to the Windy City from Memphis, Tennessee, and has quickly become a Chicago favorite. Known for their no-fluff menu and kick-ass fried chicken plate, get your order with a side of mac n&#8217; cheese and fried okra if you know what&#8217;s good for you. (At least get some kind of side! Just a chicken plate? What are you? A monster?) And you know what, while you&#8217;re at it, go ahead and follow up with a slice of pecan pie, you deserve it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31462\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31462\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/10549716_340962722723002_257488342_n.jpg\" alt=\"Fried Chicken Chicago\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/10549716_340962722723002_257488342_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/10549716_340962722723002_257488342_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/10549716_340962722723002_257488342_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/10549716_340962722723002_257488342_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/10549716_340962722723002_257488342_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/q7_HJSMyhB\/?taken-by=haroldschickencorp\">Harold&#8217;s Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/haroldschickenscorp.com\/\">Harold&#8217;s Chicken Shack<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Multiple Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t know about Harold&#8217;s yet, then we&#8217;re not exactly sure how we can save you from this faux pas. This true, quintessential Chicago classic has been serving up the best fried chicken\u00a0since the 1950&#8217;s and isn&#8217;t going anywhere soon. Often heralded (or&#8230; Harold-ed, if you will) as one of the best chicken shacks this side of Kentucky, you simply cannot go wrong at this beloved staple. For a full list of locations, visit their corporate website, <a href=\"http:\/\/haroldschickenscorp.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31463\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-31463\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/35617414_1746653385430838_6760235303648100352_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fried Chicken Chicago\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/35617414_1746653385430838_6760235303648100352_n.jpg 819w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/35617414_1746653385430838_6760235303648100352_n-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/35617414_1746653385430838_6760235303648100352_n-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bk5cRtWDMK4\/?taken-by=honeybutterchi\">Honey Butter Fried Chicken Instagram Page<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybutter.com\/\">Honey Butter Fried Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>3361 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a name like Honey Butter Fried Chicken you just<em> know<\/em> this Avondale fan-favorite has got to be good. Offering everything from classic birds to a\u00a0fried chicken pizza in partnership with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.piecechicago.com\/\">Piece Pizzeria &amp; Brewery<\/a>, Honey Butter Friend Chicken is the dream-fulfiller of fried chicken shops in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>Available for dining in, delivery, and catering, HBFC has pretty much anything you would want from a southern joint, including, but not limited to: pimento mac n&#8217; cheese, buttery corn muffins, boozy floats, cobbler dump cake and so, so much more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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