The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.??????

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (Hepcat)

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:36:03 GMT

shahadat991

While fried chicken traces its origins to the South, innovative chefs across the country understand the innate appeal of the homey, crunchy, juicy dish. Here are 10 of the best fried-chicken restaurants you'll find:

Huh?! So where is here?

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (oldrebel58)

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:41:08 GMT

I am not sure of the best f chicken in the us but i wonder if anyone has eaten at a Mrs Winners in Atlanta or other states or Frenchy's in houston. These are 2 of the best fc chain places i have ever eaten. Anybody know if Mrs. Winners is still going in some form after bankruptcy and are they still as good? Any info drop me an email!
hungry reb

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (ezrydr)

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:15:10 GMT

I've always loved Harold's, on Chicago's south side, but for the last few years I find that the fried chicken at Anne's Hideaway in Naplate, Illinois (about an hour west of Joliet), to be a little better.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (MiamiDon)

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:49:15 GMT

Twinwillow

Mojo is a delicious spicy hot Cuban sauce as described above.

Cuban mojo is neither spicy nor hot.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (carolina bob)

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:20:30 GMT

If the folks responsible for that list are really interested in great fried chicken, then they need to get down here to southeastern Indiana, where the dish is almost an obsession. There's quite a few mom-and-pop places ( no chains of course ) in this corner of the state that serve up some amazing fried chicken. My favorite is the Old Brick Tavern in tiny Penntown, just a few miles east of Batesville. Other favorites of mine include St. Leon's Tavern in ( where else? ) St. Leon, and Wagner's Village Inn in the very German community of Oldenburg, several miles north of here. A couple of weeks ago I took Screaming Chicken to Wagner's and he gave their boid a big thumbs up. The Fireside Inn, the Brau Haus and Klump's Tavern ( taverns serving fried chicken dinners are big around here ) also have very good chicken, and every one of these places deserves to be Roadfood-reviewed.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (RibDog)

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 11:27:19 GMT

I agree with Buddy that Stroud's should be on the list as it is the best I have had.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (Foodbme)

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 06:09:41 GMT

Gus's Fried Chicken, Memphis TN
http://www.travelchannel.com/video/get-juicy-and-spicy-for-lunch

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (Twinwillow)

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 16:41:55 GMT

Although I still love Pollo Campero, lately, (due to their close proximity to my home) I've been using the drive thru at Popeye's. It's so convenient for me. I'm there and back home in less than 15 minutes with delicious, crispy, tasty fried chicken, biscuits and cole slaw dinner. I'm a very happy camper for only about $6.99.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (mr chips)

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:17:38 GMT

I've had the fortune to eat at Pine state biscuits and princes. I liked Princes for the heat and Pine State's biscuit and chicken was first rate. I don't think I have a sophisticated enough palate to judge fried chicken very well having grown up in oregon and not really being a huge fan of chicken in general. National polls are always interesting. I did not like Roscoe's all that much when i was there two months ago but it wasn't horrible. i hope some day to visit Kansas City and sample Stroud's.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (MetroplexJim)

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:08:34 GMT

Going back to the Yahoo "list" that started this thread - at least they listed one of my all-time favorites: Prince's Hot Chicken of Nashville. It is wonderous and this hilarious video really "catches the flavor": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72xXxV9qIPg .

I am shocked that Stoud's of K.C. and Babe's of Dallas were not listed.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (shahadat991)

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 02:46:37 GMT

hello,
While fried chicken traces its origins to the South, innovative chefs across the country understand the innate appeal of the homey, crunchy, juicy dish. Here are 10 of the best fried-chicken restaurants you'll find:
thanks

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (carlton pierre)

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:28:29 GMT

My recommendation for best fried chicken would be Cook's Corner in Dearborn, Mo They claim their secret is their cast iron skillets. They also serve outstanding tenderloins as well, and excellent homemade pies and cobblers. Outstanding Midwest food.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (Twinwillow)

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:46:53 GMT

MetroplexJim

Twinwillow

Mojo is a delicious spicy hot Cuban sauce as described above. In Mexican and Central American cuisine, "crema" is basically just, sour cream.

Your tips about what is now available at Pollo Campero will be most useful for my next trip there. As an aside, several years ago I read that Wal-Mart would be offering in-store Pollo Campero in Latino neighborhoods. I wish they'd do that for at least one of their four "super centers" within five miles of our home here in McKinney.

As the second ex-Mrs. Metro was a native of Bolivia my primary exposure to Latin foods (and sauces) is South American - the Andrean nations, Brasil, and Argentina. In SA sour cream is crema agria; "crema" is crème fraîche.

At Pollo Campero, their crema is thick like sour cream. However, I've noticed at local authentic Mexican restaurants, their crema is not as thick as sour cream.

Jim, write me if you ever want to meet up at a Dallas area Pollo Campero for lunch together.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (MetroplexJim)

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:48:55 GMT

Twinwillow

Mojo is a delicious spicy hot Cuban sauce as described above. In Mexican and Central American cuisine, "crema" is basically just, sour cream.

Your tips about what is now available at Pollo Campero will be most useful for my next trip there. As an aside, several years ago I read that Wal-Mart would be offering in-store Pollo Campero in Latino neighborhoods. I wish they'd do that for at least one of their four "super centers" within five miles of our home here in McKinney.

As the second ex-Mrs. Metro was a native of Bolivia my primary exposure to Latin foods (and sauces) is South American - the Andrean nations, Brasil, and Argentina. In SA sour cream is crema agria; "crema" is crème fraîche.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (Twinwillow)

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:08:12 GMT

Mojo is a delicious spicy hot Cuban sauce as described above. In Mexican and Central American cuisine, "crema" is basically just, sour cream.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (DawnT)

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:01:01 GMT

I don't know what you folks call "crema", but around these parts, the sauce is a forcefully seasoned sour orange/oil/onion/garlic sauce called Mojo. Depending how it's made, it can have a creamy look especially if it's based on a bottled mojo marinade that has xanthan gum and blended rather then discrete ingredients. That's served with smashed and refried green plantains that we call tostones and also with boiled yucca or as a sauce with Lechon or roasted chicken. Heck, we dip Cuban bread in it too or just about anything. It's Cuban Penicillin. Wait till you dip something in OUR sauce!

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (Twinwillow)

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:56:32 GMT

mar52

MetroplexJim:

Now, they are also serving grilled chicken which my wife loves! They also have a salsa bar. I wish they also offered sour cream which goes great with "Broasted-style" chicken.

The Pollo Comperos around here sell plantains and crema so maybe if you asked for some crema...

Jim, the (few) Dallas stores also offer "crema". Especially good with their incomparable fried plantains. Just ask for it. However, I recommend the sauce that they serve with the fried yucca. Fantastic! Like the Guatemalan version of "special sauce". Wait till you dip some fried chicken in that sauce!

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (Twinwillow)

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:47:16 GMT

Had lunch at Pollo Campero today. Their fried (and grilled) chicken is fabulous. Now they are serving 4 kinds of fried or grilled chicken tacos. Three for $4.99. You pick which three of the four kinds you want. They all come "loaded". The price includes a side. I had the yucca fries today. After you've eaten yucca fries, you'll never want French fried potatoes again.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (QFan)

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:21:37 GMT

Just surprised that there's no mention made of Willie Mae's Scotch House in NoLa. Was (before Katrina) and still is one of American's unique roadfood establishments!

QFan
Bonita Springs, FL

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (carlton pierre)

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:18:52 GMT

About 45 minutes north of Kansas City lies the little crossroads of a town called Edgerton, MO. All that's there is a great restaurant called Harmer's. They have the brest fried chicken, and people discuss whether it's the cast iron skillets or some other secret that makes their chicken so good, but people come from miles around.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (wanderingjew)

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:08:43 GMT

mbrookes

A lot of people seem to like Two Sisters, but I miss out on the allure. The chicken is OK, but no where near the best in Jackson, much less in the country.

As someone who has traveled all over the south and southern Midwest and has had fried chicken just about everywere, the Fried Chicken at Two Sister's Kitchen is some of the best I've had.

Many have raved about the the Fried Chicken at Blue Willow Inn and Ms Wilkes' however I found the fried chicken at both places to be very ordinary.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (mbrookes)

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:17:43 GMT

A lot of people seem to like Two Sisters, but I miss out on the allure. The chicken is OK, but no where near the best in Jackson, much less in the country.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (3fan4evr)

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:01:59 GMT

Mama Dip's is wonderful for sure, but I must give a shout out to Bum's Restaurant in Ayden, NC. Undoutedly the best fried chicken I've ever eaten !!

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (jackd418)

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:11:16 GMT

They did include Mama Dips which is a good thing.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (ayersian)

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:15:02 GMT

These lists are always, at once, hilarious and eye-opening. There's a couple of repeats on the Bon Appetit list here, but I can't tell which list was written first. I think writers (over)use the word "best" to grab readers' attention -- and it always works. Having grown up in the South -- and now living in soul-food-starved New England -- I am not one to ever push away fried chicken, and I love it all. Of the Yahoo! list, I've eaten at Pies-N-Thighs with Billyboy, and it was really great. I've also found Roscoe's, Prince's, and Mama Dip's to be topnotch. It's all depends on your palate, really. I can't wait to try the other ones on both lists! Chris

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (MetroplexJim)

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:42:50 GMT

DougS

Thousands of people vote for Kentucky fried every day. Must be good to be that popular. Although, I do believe they have messed with the recipe just doesn't taste the same as when the Colonel set out with his pots and a dream.

Actually ... back in the day it was spectacular.

I recall a road trip with my grandparents that took us through pre-interstate Kentucy in 1959. We stopped at a full-service restaurant that featured "Col. Sanders' Famous Recipe Frid Chicken"; I had a 1/2 chicken dinner that was 10X wonderful. Even the mashed potatos and gravy were fantastic; I ordered seconds. Aside from the food I remember that we Pittsburghers had trouble understanding the Southern drawl of the waitress.

A decade later I encountered Col. Sanders at the University Cafeteria in Charlottesville. As he was dressed in his trademark "ice cream" suit and string tie (on which was affixed a pin identifying him as a Freemason), there was no mistaking him. I told him about that dinner I had so enjoyed as a child. He laughed and said "Those days are gone. The only thing I recognize these days is the cole slaw. I'm glad you had a chance to enjoy my cookin'.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (CajunKing)

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:07:17 GMT

ScreamingChicken

No representatives from southern Indiana's "chicken belt", either. I suspect Cajunking might be a little miffed!

There's a Harold's in Madison WI but I've never been there.

Brad

I don't mind if the rest of the world doesnt know about the fried chicken trail here in SE Indiana, just means more chicken for me and my friends.

I have eaten at: (on the list)
Roscoe's
Two Sister's
Harold's
Prince's

They are good and I would eat them again and again

There are quite a few that could make that list, and many world famous places didn't make the list.

I think they need a new list maker!

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (DougS)

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:37:37 GMT

Thousands of people vote for Kentucky fried every day. Must be good to be that popular. Although, I do believe they have messed with the recipe just doesn't taste the same as when the Colonel set out with his pots and a dream.

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (MetroplexJim)

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:26:32 GMT

kaszeta

MetroplexJim

I learned that "trick" by enjoying many times the Broasted^TM Chicken at the late, lamented Whitey's Restaurant in Arlington, VA. That chicken with beer-batter onion rings on the side, washied down with a few cold Coors Lights was a classic "Roadfood" meal!

Yeah, I miss Whitey's. Used to go there all the time when my brother lived by Courthouse Metro. That was some seriously good chicken.

I've actually had some great food at Eat, the place that replaced it, but it's not the same. I always find myself craving broasted chicken.

The immediate successor to Whitey's was "Tallula's", an estanlishment that catered to sandal-wearing gentlemen. Eat Bar's menu looks interesting and includes fried chicken.

And they have restored Whitey's iconic signage: http://eat-bar.com/

Since you are familiar with the Metro Corridor of North Arlington I know that you will find this to be very amusing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1RMuoQnKo Enjoy!

Re:The Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.?????? (mayor al)

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:06:35 GMT

I think any 'Top 10' Fried Chicken list should be limited to an individual State, or maybe a Region. Trying to do one for the whole USA would have to be 'colored' (no pun) by other contributing factors...like the example quoted above about the narrow scope or sample of the judges demographics in this poll.
If I were judging, I would probably be more biased towards the Mid-Western or Southern selections. When I visit the NorthEastern area of the USA Fried Chicken is not high on my list of entree selections. Same goes for my West Coast foodie desires !