{"id":409091,"date":"2023-07-06T12:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T17:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=409091"},"modified":"2023-07-07T02:14:31","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T07:14:31","slug":"the-best-fried-chicken-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/the-best-fried-chicken-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find the Best Fried Chicken in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

National fried chicken day is right around the corner, so you better get ready to jump on the bandwagon! We’ve honestly been dying to do a roundup for the best fried chicken in Chicago ever since we put together Chicago’s best chicken & waffles<\/a>, and now is our chance! Whether you love dark meat, white meat, or are a tender person, you’ll find someplace from this list to satisfy your cravings.<\/p>\n

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Ina Mae Tavern<\/a><\/h2>\n

1415 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re looking for the best fried chicken in the city, look no further than Wicker Park’s favorite corner tavern\u2014Ina Mae Tavern. Here, you can experience the authentic flavor of the South’s fried chicken by indulging in many fried chicken variations from Chef Brian Jupiter, 2022 Chopped champion and 2-time James Beard Award Semifinalist.<\/p>\n

With recipes deriving from Chef Jup’s NOLA roots, menu options include mixed fried chicken (pc fried chicken; mixed with dark & white. Served with a buttermilk drop biscuit), fried chicken tenders, boneless thighs, chicken wings, big chicken dinner (8pc fried chicken served with two sides & four buttermilk drop biscuits), and Nashville fried chicken po’boy!<\/p>\n

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Frontier<\/a><\/h2>\n

1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642<\/strong><\/p>\n

West Town’s Frontier is known for going big, and their fried chicken sandwich is no exception. The best chicken to bite into in the city, Frontier’s fried chicken sandwich presents crispy, tender Southern-style chicken thighs joined by Nashville sauce, banana peppers, and provolone, all nestled between a brioche bun and served with fries.<\/p>\n

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Arbella<\/a><\/h2>\n

112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may know Arbella for their delicious cocktails, specifically, their traveling Old Fashioned program. But, did you know they have some tasty, juicy fried chicken for regular dining and happy hours? Try their delicious chicken tenders in Korean Sweet & Spicy or the classic Buffalo Hot & Spicy\u2014the Buffalo tenders are available late night as well! Did someone say guilt pleasure?<\/p>\n

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