There’s nothing quite like biting into a crispy, juicy piece offried chicken.
Fried chicken is a popular enough American dish that countless restaurants across the country make it.
However, not all fried chicken is created equal.
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Don’t be surprised if you start planning a road trip after scrolling through this list.
Roscoe’s
With seven locations in the Los Angeles area,Roscoe’sis synonymous with excellent fried chicken.
Famous for its fried chicken platters, the joint has garnered plenty of recognition.
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Nowadays, the restaurant is run by founder Willie Mae’s granddaughter, Kerry Seaton Stewart.
Its New Orleans location is temporarily closed, but its second location in Los Angeles is open.
The restaurant uses only antibiotic-free and humanely raised chicken and has three locations in the Windy City.
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Prince’s Hot Chicken
Prince’s Hot Chickenhas next-level fried chicken and a rich history.
It was then that his hot chicken empire was born.
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Today, Prince’s great-niece, Andre Prince Jeffries, runs the restaurant with eightlocationsacross the South.
After all, he worked with renowned chefs, including Gordon Ramsay and Nobu Matsuhisa.
As it stands, Howlin Ray’s has more than 7,000Yelp reviewswith an impressive 4.7 average rating.
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“This restaurant is small and cozy,“shared one Tripadvisor reviewer. "
It opened in 1968.
The staff is amazing.
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The coleslaw is excellent and I am picky when it comes to coleslaw.
The gizzards are good but a bit spicy.
The fried chicken is excellent.”
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What makes the almost 25-year-old restaurant so iconicand hard to get intois the work that goes into each dish.
The fried chicken is a must-have.
Federal Donuts & Chicken
Who knew that fried chicken and doughnuts would be such a mouth-watering combination?
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It is a must-visit if you ever find yourself in the City of Brotherly Love.
if you could’t get enough heat.
Located inside a townhome that served as a boarding house more than 75 years ago,Mrs.
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Wilkes' Dining Roomis a beloved local institution in Savannah, Ga.
Here, visitors gather to enjoy southern dishes made using high-quality ingredients and served family-style.
Sema Wilkes, who ran the space until 2002, famously sourced her ingredients from local farmers.
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The Travel Channel ranked Gus’s at No.
It would only be beaten by my Great-Aunt Sis who only cooked for family.
So if you do not know Aunt Sis, go to Gus’s.”
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Once you try its buttermilk fried chicken, you’ll know why.
Absolutely delicious!!!
Really enjoyed my two rounds of chicken and mashed potatoes."
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Yardbird
Miami-foundedYardbirdis in a league of its own.
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It opened in the 1930s and has been the must-visit spot to get fried chicken ever since.
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“Martin’s is a must-go when in Montgomery,“one Yelp reviewer shared.
“The fried chicken is famous, as is the sweet tea.
My only disappointment: they ran out of collard greens!”
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Buttermilk and Bourbon
You know it will be good with a name likeButtermilk and Bourbon.
We wanted Southern food and this restaurant didn’t disappoint,“one Tripadvisor reviewer wrote.
“The fried chicken, the ribs, and the sides were delicious.
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It deserves a visit.”
Beyond fried chicken, the spot has excellent deviled eggs, chicken oysters, and Mexican-style poutine.
The restaurant currently haslocationsin southern California and Las Vegas.
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