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crabbing Jun 28, 2012 3:48 am

pollo campero!

particularly in LA, where none of the staff speak english and the place is true to its guatemalan origins.

Helsinki Flyer Jun 28, 2012 9:21 am

KFC if you any Chinese. They´re crazy for that stuff. :D

dchristiva Jun 28, 2012 10:58 am


Originally Posted by CMK10 (Post 18825475)
Paula Dean's Lady and Sons in Savannah, GA had hands down the best fried chicken I've ever had.

I agree. ^

GadgetFreak Jun 28, 2012 7:27 pm

Amy Ruth's in NYC on 116th between Lenox and 7th. I had the fried chicken and waffles. Best waffles I have ever had and stunning chicken. Maybe the best fried chicken too. Some of the Korean places in NYC are very good. Amy Ruth's was from another world.

milepig Jun 29, 2012 9:34 am


Originally Posted by Ispolkom (Post 18824719)
Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago.


Originally Posted by Sweet Willie (Post 18829829)
not all are created equal, got a favorite location?

Indeed. The one on State street behind the Hilton is HORRIBLE, Hyde Park is pretty good, and I've heard good things about the one down by Cermak and Michigan/State, but haven't been there.

Apparently some are corporate owned and some are franchised, and quality varies greatly.

TMOliver Jun 29, 2012 9:43 am

The secret to fried chicken (anywhere) is "little" chickens, preferably no more than 2-2.5 lb fryers.

DetailsIM Jun 29, 2012 12:03 pm

Hattie's in Saratoga Springs, NY.

tentseller Jun 29, 2012 1:33 pm


Originally Posted by TMOliver (Post 18842661)
The secret to fried chicken (anywhere) is "little" chickens, preferably no more than 2-2.5 lb fryers.

That is why the Asian fried chickens taste better, lean and less obese.

UALfromMSN Jun 29, 2012 2:16 pm


Originally Posted by work2fly (Post 18823288)
Jollibee

Pinoy fried chicken is awesome ^

+1 to that, and at least in JED, far better than Al Baik.



Originally Posted by realjd (Post 18823581)
I'm going to vote for the hot foods counter at any Publix grocery store. Every single Publix somehow is able to turn out amazing fried chicken.

The funny thing is that I've had a few different people in Savannah tell me that Publix is even better than Lady and Sons.

zoey1996 Jun 29, 2012 3:10 pm

The Brookville Hotel in Abilene, Kansas. The Brookville Hotel was founded in Brookville, KS in the late 1800's, but became known for its fried chicken in 1915. In 2000, the decision was made to move the restaurant to Abilene, and the building is very similar to the original. Best fried chicken dinner ever!

TMOliver Jun 29, 2012 5:56 pm

I must admit, but admittedly potentially hit and miss, much of the supermarket deli counter fried chicken (especially if recently fried) is as good and often better than that at some of the legendary temples of fried chickenry and the chain restaurants.

I do crave the livers from the Central Texas chain, Bush's"...

SWCPHX Jun 29, 2012 8:35 pm

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant, at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park.

You still get a full meal including soup or salad and dessert for about $15.

And yes, the chicken is good but the sides are pretty ordinary.

skchin Jun 29, 2012 9:10 pm

Popeyes is good but, I always get the runs without fail. :mad:

wrp96 Jun 29, 2012 10:17 pm


Originally Posted by skchin (Post 18845883)
Popeyes is good but, I always get the runs without fail. :mad:

I know more than one person that has the same problem.

ILuvParis Jun 30, 2012 7:26 am


Originally Posted by milepig (Post 18842616)
Indeed. The one on State street behind the Hilton is HORRIBLE, Hyde Park is pretty good, and I've heard good things about the one down by Cermak and Michigan/State, but haven't been there.

Apparently some are corporate owned and some are franchised, and quality varies greatly.

There is now one on Washington in the West Loop. Any word on it?


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