319415 Mon Aug 21 15:37:41 -0700 2006 105 32 Chains 0 1822141 I love fried chicken. I grew up on Hollyfarms and KFC. My favorite for the past 10 years have been Popeyes. Before that, it was Bojangles and churches. What is your favorite chicken chain? BTW, not yet tried Pollo Campero. Any thoughts? Mon Aug 21 15:37:41 -0700 2006 10639 Soup 1 1822221 Pappy Parker's Fried Chicken, as served at the late, lamented Hot Shoppes. Roy Rogers used to have pretty good chicken, but now it tastes like they drown it in salt. Way too salty. Wendys uses Perdue chicken, so their breast are really meaty. But they cook the heck out of it, so it ends up being pretty dry. KFC's is usually pretty moist, but I never cared for the spices. Mon Aug 21 16:06:43 -0700 2006 1822141 12359 monkeyrotica 2 4059979 I haven't been there in a while, but Bob's Big Boy in Toluca Lake (Los Angeles) used to serve Pappy Parker's. Other Big Boy restaurants across the country may, as well. Wed Sep 24 22:55:57 -0700 2008 1822221 11300 Muskrat 3 4062851 The Big Boy Restaurant that we visit in Lake Havasu, Arizona recently inked out the Pappy Parker's Fried Chicken from the menu. I was getting ready to try it since they had just placed it on the menu after many years absence. I snooze I loose. Bummer. -BnF Fri Sep 26 00:40:57 -0700 2008 4059979 125375 Big N Fat 4 4500470 And a reply to my last comment about the Lake Havasu Big Boy inking out their Pappy Parker's Fried Chicken, Big Boy has now inked out their Lake Havasu Big Boy restaurant! Geez. Guess I should have just been happy enough with the BB Combo. -BnF Fri Mar 13 00:32:12 -0700 2009 4062851 125375 Big N Fat 1 1822245 When I was a kid, I think Roy Rogers was my favorite chain for fried chicken but when I had Popeye's (as my taste buds sought out more heat) I only went to there. Now I make it at home more than getting it at the chains. Mon Aug 21 16:14:38 -0700 2006 1822141 14730 Tugboat 1 1822289 Well, the key to KFC is to stick with original recipe rather than extra crispy; the seasonings are better (and spicier in certain neighborhoods; it varies). Roy Rogers is oversalted (which is something from a salt-lover like me) but still has a great texture and moisture. Only two left in New England. I love Popeye's but the only one in New England is on the Maine pike. Supermarket fried chicken can be a big step up depending on the chain. I like Stop & Shop's. Mon Aug 21 16:29:45 -0700 2006 1822141 13819 Karl S 2 1828582 There's a Popeye's in Brockton at the Westgate Mall, I believe. I plan to check it out next time I'm in the area. Wed Aug 23 20:55:49 -0700 2006 1822289 12671 maillard 1 1823887 What fried chicken francises are out there? I've tried only KFC, Church's, and Popeye's (I prefer Church's of the three). I've also heard of Roy Rogers and Bojangles but neither of which I've tried. Tue Aug 22 01:37:54 -0700 2006 1822141 13964 J T 2 1825751 But if I can count Chick-Fil'A as a fried chicken chain, then Chick-Fil'A is fave. Tue Aug 22 20:28:22 -0700 2006 1823887 13964 J T 3 1833566 I agree...I love chick-fil-A Fri Aug 25 20:28:55 -0700 2006 1825751 11222 Infomaniac 1 1824073 popeyes, is it me or is the chicken spicier down south than up north? Tue Aug 22 03:09:25 -0700 2006 1822141 10730 byrd 2 1824563 Pretty darn spicy at the ones in NJ and NY! Tue Aug 22 13:36:29 -0700 2006 1824073 12099 sivyaleah 2 1861362 The Popey's on Empire Blvd and Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn has pretty spicy chicken. Let me also say that I think Popey's has great out of the box bisquits and wonderful rice dishes. Thu Sep 07 23:21:22 -0700 2006 1824073 15393 bigmackdaddy 1 1824089 you may be on to something, when I lived in Fl the popeyes was perfectly hot, but here in Cleveland, the few times I have had it, I have had to add more hot sauce and sometimes they do not even have spicy made. I LOVE cleveland but these people have the wussiest palate out there. must be a midwest thing?and yes popeyes in the best chain fried chix Tue Aug 22 03:17:54 -0700 2006 1822141 19466 lyn 1 1824105 I have very fond memories of a Lee's Famous Recipe chicken franchise in Goshen, NY. I'm sure that a near death experience before my first taste had something to do with it. Anyway, during my undergrad years, I visited often and liked it when the product was fresh out of the cooker. The Goshen store's been gone for many years, but other locations exist around the country. Anyone else been to these? Tue Aug 22 03:30:06 -0700 2006 1822141 10023 Professor Salt 2 1963094 there's one in Richmond, VA. i have yet to try it, though it smells amazing every time i pass by. Sat Oct 21 21:37:16 -0700 2006 1824105 21164 orangefluf 3 2063679 Not true! I live in Richmond, and I know that there are two now. One just opened in March of this year, and that is where I go all the time. They serve my favorite side...Onion Rings, and they also give a 50% discount to Law Enforcement which I find very generous! Sat Dec 02 06:05:38 -0800 2006 1963094 57101 plujan3 2 1963124 Lee's are mostly in the south. I ate at one in Lexington,KY about two weeks ago. Pretty good chicken, excellent biscuits and sides. I particularly like their green beans and slaw. Sat Oct 21 22:00:58 -0700 2006 1824105 10933 flavrmeistr 1 1824260 Does Roscoe's count? For me its no contest. Tue Aug 22 05:30:47 -0700 2006 1822141 10786 calabasas_trafalgar 2 1830111 I second Roscoe's. Count's for me~ Thu Aug 24 15:43:30 -0700 2006 1824260 12701 davinagr 1 1824583 Duh! Popeye's! :-) Tue Aug 22 13:47:07 -0700 2006 1822141 12813 Katie Nell 1 1824589 Popeye's Tue Aug 22 13:50:25 -0700 2006 1822141 11222 Infomaniac 1 1824843 It's a toss up between Popeye's and Church's. I guess Popeye's would have to win since I don't even know if there is still a Church's. I"m sure there isn't one in my area. Tue Aug 22 15:43:52 -0700 2006 1822141 22596 rumgum 1 1824902 Popeye's Did I mention - Popeye's Oh yea, and Popeye's Tue Aug 22 16:01:15 -0700 2006 1822141 12099 sivyaleah 1 1826729 Around here it's definitely Popeye's, but the closest one is 20 miles from here. Unless you live near one of the few scattered Popeye's in the area you're pretty much not going to find anything but KFC. For grocery stores, Fred Meyer is probably the best around here (just avoid the breasts, they're dry and lacking in flavor.) Wed Aug 23 04:04:07 -0700 2006 1822141 24644 Vexorg 1 1826756 Do they still have Church's anywhere? I preferred Church's until they shut the local franchises or company stores down. We have Popeyes locally here in Portland OR but it seems to be inconsistant. I haven't tried the Freddy's (Fred Meyer is a local Supermarket and everything else chain) mentioned above, but maybe I will the next time I stop by. Wed Aug 23 04:23:30 -0700 2006 1822141 24178 Calamityville 2 1827002 Well, I tried their Flash-choked website, and I couldn't find anything useful. Instead of a simple list, you have to search by address and no matter what you put in, you get a movie of two idiots in tights waving at you, saying "Sorry, there are none near you." Judging by their menu, and the fact they're owned by the Cajun Marketing Company, I think they're going after the Popeyes market. Good luck. Wed Aug 23 12:17:12 -0700 2006 1826756 12359 monkeyrotica 2 1827137 Still some Church's here in Kansas City. Wed Aug 23 13:52:44 -0700 2006 1826756 12813 Katie Nell 2 1827313 yeah there are definately tons of church's in michigan. TONS. a lot in ohio, too, i believe. i think there are a couple in illinois and indiana as well. Wed Aug 23 15:03:14 -0700 2006 1826756 12493 violet 2 1828377 There's plenty of Church's in LA. If I can't get that or Roscoe's, Shakey's Pizza has pretty good chicken. I wouldn't go to Popeyes if you paid me. Wed Aug 23 19:50:24 -0700 2006 1826756 10786 calabasas_trafalgar 2 1866871 Here in the NYC area Churchs are often found combined in White Castles, Now thats Ghettofab! Sun Sep 10 20:03:01 -0700 2006 1826756 35847 YoungHood 3 4057081 Same thing in Ohio and Michigan - I think it's a great combo! A couple of sliders, a piece of chicken, and I'm good to go. Wed Sep 24 01:03:50 -0700 2008 1866871 48210 KevinB 2 1963095 there's one in Richmond, VA. Sat Oct 21 21:38:08 -0700 2006 1826756 21164 orangefluf 3 2063683 Not true, there's two. One just opened in March of this year, they do well. Sat Dec 02 06:10:45 -0800 2006 1963095 57101 plujan3 1 1826868 In terms of grocery store fried chicken. My preference is Albertsons hands down!! Wed Aug 23 05:46:01 -0700 2006 1822141 22596 rumgum 1 1827331 Church's is still the best, always red hot ("just out of the grease", as my dad used to say approvingly) and juicy, with a nice crunch. Popeye's is a close second. Wed Aug 23 15:08:59 -0700 2006 1822141 10550 zorra 2 1829597 That's the secret to Church's Fried Chicken. It has to be just fried and not sitting under a heat lamp. For a while, I was going about opening time and the chicken was wonderful, amazing. I was actually going out of my way to go to Church's. Then I dropped in one afternoon when the chicken had been sitting ... not good. Hard to believe it was the same chicken. Thu Aug 24 06:35:36 -0700 2006 1827331 10264 rworange 3 4057084 Don't doubt your experience, but I've almost never been in a Church's where I haven't had to wait 10 minutes or so for them to finish frying the chicken. Not like KFC, where it seems to have been waiting 20 minutes or so for me to arrive. Wed Sep 24 01:11:14 -0700 2008 1829597 48210 KevinB 3 4889667 Church's can be the best, or worst chicken. I've been to local Church's stores, and thinking it would be fresh since they just opened, found it cold and nasty. I seems to be heated up chicken from the night before. Their tenders are also quite good, if they are fresh. Sat Jul 25 09:36:31 -0700 2009 1829597 198541 James Cristinian 1 1827340 popeys is number 1! but kfc hits the spot as well. I have never heard of churches Wed Aug 23 15:12:57 -0700 2006 1822141 15873 beer786 1 1829446 There are only 2 fried chicken chains nearby, KFC and Popeyes. I like the fried chicken better at KFC, but I love the side dishes at Popeyes. Thu Aug 24 04:13:49 -0700 2006 1822141 22930 rcheng 1 1832536 Church's started out in San Antonio,Texas.They bought out here Youngblood's Chicken which had a place down near the Witte Museum on Broadway.Had very excellent fried chicken back in the 1960s.Church's has expanded all over the place.Seems to me they bought Popeye's Fried Chicken,or Popeyes bought Church's. Also back in the 1980s only around San Antonio,Church's opened G.W.Jrs.It was a place that sold hamburgers and such.Later Church's dumped the idea and they are no longer in business.There was one on Harry Wuzbach,but has reverted back to Church's Chicken. We also have KFC here too.Since I have gall bladder diease I avoid fried stuff. Did have some hot Church's chicken last week,and pulled the coating off,so I was fine,no gas. Fri Aug 25 14:19:59 -0700 2006 1822141 28392 HollyDolly 2 4059892 According to the Church's website, Church's and Popeyes were under the same corporate umbrella for awhile. They also are international having alot of restaurants in Latin America. They are also in Russia, India, Saudi Arabia, the U.K. and elsewhere under the name Texas Chicken, with the same logo. I agree with others that it must be hot and fresh to be good, when you catch it right it it as good or better than any chain, however, more often than not it is not fresh making it virtually inedible. I've been there early, say 11 a.m., and it's cold suggesting it to be last nights chicken. Disgusting.There is a location in a Houston suburb called Stafford that has a meeting room there apparently for district managers, if you see a bunch of Ford Taurus vehicles out front your in business. I've never had cold chicken there. Having said all that, for health reasons I rarely eat fried chicken but if I do it will be at a restaurant cooked to order, 25-30 minutes such as the Barbecue Inn or a local chain called Frenchys. Wed Sep 24 21:49:59 -0700 2008 1832536 198541 James Cristinian 1 1855346 Golden Bird Fried Chicken in Los Angeles is our favorite. Pioneer Chicken was excellent, but no more. Tue Sep 05 19:17:50 -0700 2006 1822141 11540 mochi mochi 2 1855400 Could you please tell me where the Golden Bird is located that you go to? I used to love their chicken - best fried chicken I have ever eaten. But I moved out of the area long time ago so I was wondering what locations are open now. Tue Sep 05 19:33:10 -0700 2006 1855346 10764 monkuboy 3 1861335 The only Golden Bird that I know of is part of Porky's BBQ, 801 E. Manchester, Inglewood. Haven't tried the chicken yet, too busy with the BBQ... Thu Sep 07 23:11:24 -0700 2006 1855400 23712 DiveFan 4 4056902 Golden Bird - remember it well. Very tasty and not too expensive. Local to SoCal. Tue Sep 23 21:35:30 -0700 2008 1861335 228144 grandstrand 3 1863392 We go to the one in Los Angeles- Santa Rosalia ? By the Sears. The other location is: Golden Bird Fried Chicken 1005 W M L King Jr Blvd - Los Angeles, CA 323-735-5686 I go to this one. Golden Bird Fried Chicken 3767 Santa Rosalia Drive - Los Angeles, CA 323-292-2109 Fri Sep 08 19:14:13 -0700 2006 1855400 11540 mochi mochi 4 1863903 The one on Santa Rosalia is still open? That's the one we would take out from all the time when I was growing up. That's my favorite fried chicken of all time! Thanks, I will have to make a trek over there in the near future. Fri Sep 08 21:47:23 -0700 2006 1863392 10764 monkuboy 5 1864601 The original building is gone. They opened a small restaurant in the mall area's parking lot. My folks still live in the area! Since 1953... No more bread and butter pickles and the pieces of chicken are a lot smaller, but still have that great greasy taste. Coliseum St. School, Audubon JH Dorsey HS Holiday Bowl???? Any of those bring back memories? lol Sat Sep 09 04:33:56 -0700 2006 1863903 11540 mochi mochi 2 1861345 There are apparently a few Pioneer Chicken franchises left, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneer_Chicken for details. Here's a review: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/312566 I tried the one on Olympic last year, nothing special to me. BTW I can't see what the big deal is about Pollo Campero. It's just slightly spicy fried chicken available with mostly pathetic American style side dishes. Viva Popeyes! Thu Sep 07 23:14:46 -0700 2006 1855346 23712 DiveFan 3 1863396 Thanks, I have to check that out. My husband will be happy. Fri Sep 08 19:14:51 -0700 2006 1861345 11540 mochi mochi 1 1861680 Here in Texas, Grandy's is my favorite. Fri Sep 08 01:40:55 -0700 2006 1822141 14575 River Rat 1 1865356 To mochi mochi (your reply about Golden Bird.. there's no "reply" link on your message itself so I'm posting a general reply): Hey, maybe we know each other! I'm a Dorsey alum! I just remember the first time I tried some Golden Bird chicken and thinking, this is WAY better than that Colonel Sanders stuff! I remember the pickles now that you mention it. My parents got sick and tired of me always asking for that chicken whenever we got take out. Too bad the pieces have gotten smaller. Well, I have got to make some time to get over there and bring back some memories. Sat Sep 09 19:10:10 -0700 2006 1822141 10764 monkuboy 2 1866597 That is weird that there isn't a reply button.. I am actually a Hamilton alum, but all my friends were at Dorsey. I transferred myself out so I would actually go to school. lol Golden Bird is the best in my book. Sun Sep 10 17:22:20 -0700 2006 1865356 11540 mochi mochi 3 1866768 I went to Hamilton for summer school one year -- a computer class when programming was still on punch cards. All we did was ditch class and eat at the hamburger place across the street. If I had gone to class I might have been in Bill Gates' place, LOL! Anyway, I graduated long time ago, 1972. But so that this is a food posting, let me say that Golden Bird is first in my book, too. I need to have some again to validate whether or not things seem more "golden" from the past than they really are, I guess. Sun Sep 10 19:04:29 -0700 2006 1866597 10764 monkuboy 1 1866818 OMG small world. Me-1974,my husband 1973, so I am sure we know some of the same people. Getting back to food. If you are in the Crenshaw area, drop by Crenshaw Square by Ben K's Hair Design and you will see a small coffee shop owned by Mary that used to own a share in Holiday Bowl's coffee shop.Takky's-Mary's son, Takky owns Kay's Hardware on Jefferson Blvd. next to Grace's Pastries. She brings with her some flavors of Holiday Bowl. Also, if you frequent Kim's Chinese, still there, they make pressed almond duck and as far as I know a good Chinese Chicken Salad. Sun Sep 10 19:30:23 -0700 2006 1822141 11540 mochi mochi 2 1866856 Well the moderator will probably tell me I am off-topic but my e-mail address is my chowhound moniker at hotmail.com. All those places bring back memories! I also used to go to Walts Cafe sometimes with the old woman who made food at 90 mph, and Mr. Moto's Hawaiian place where the husband would scowl at me every time I went in there. Those were the days. Not too long ago I got some ribs from Phillips BBQ that used to be Leo's and was lamenting how there are no places like that in the SGV. Robins and Wood Ranch are good, but not the same. Sun Sep 10 19:58:03 -0700 2006 1866818 10764 monkuboy 1 1866873 Kennedy Fried keeps it real! All there locations are in the hood. Sun Sep 10 20:04:03 -0700 2006 1822141 35847 YoungHood 1 1866883 If you're including local chains, then Smithfield Chicken and BBQ in North Carolina would be my choice. Regarding larger chains, I'd pick Bojangles for their southern fried chicken not the cajun spiced, which to me has a strange, almost fishy flavor. After Bojangles, I would list Popeye's and Church's. If Chick-Fil-A counts, that would probably be my pick among national chains. Sun Sep 10 20:09:20 -0700 2006 1822141 11819 Low Country Jon 1 1955519 The Popeye's on the Florida Turnpike at Canoe Creek plaza. Huge volume. Best chain chicken anywhere. Wed Oct 18 20:08:03 -0700 2006 1822141 10933 flavrmeistr 1 1955934 White House chicken or Hopokan Gardens in the Akron Ohio region. Barberton chicken in a Hungarian specialty and they always serve it with a spicy rice side dish, and hand cut fries with the skins on. I would appreciate any information anyone could provide about the spicy chicken in Nashville Tennessee. I have a aunt and uncle in Brentwood and I am going down in a few weeks for a family reunion, and want to try this local specialty. TIA Wed Oct 18 22:23:19 -0700 2006 1822141 22220 Kelli2006 1 1957971 It's rumored that at the release of the "Extra Tasty Crispy" the Colonel, associated with KFC by face only, referred to it as a "Damn fried doughball on a stick," and their gravy as "pure wallpaper paste." Oh the things Uncle John's Bathroom Reader has taught me. Thu Oct 19 18:26:37 -0700 2006 1822141 30158 amkirkland 1 1959974 Popeye's. There is more than 1 of them in New England. They opened one up in Hartford right off of I84. It's addictive. I don't get the cajun spice flavor...just regular. Juicy and delicious! It beats the pants off KFC and the biscuits and mashed w/ cajun gravy are nummy! Fri Oct 20 14:43:04 -0700 2006 1822141 15908 masha bousha 1 1959994 Popeyes hands down. Fri Oct 20 14:50:17 -0700 2006 1822141 26725 swsidejim 1 1973148 Church's, but only if it is fresh. Thu Oct 26 01:28:07 -0700 2006 1822141 40697 Brioche For The Girl 1 2007230 Crown Fried Chicken in the Philadelphia area. Not a wide area; most are in the city. Wed Nov 08 23:31:40 -0800 2006 1822141 50674 rockhopper 1 2064542 I wouldn't feed KFC or Church's to my dog-though in Church's defense, I think the branch I visited was always serving less than fresh bird. Pollo Campero, otoh, I have had from Guatemala and El Salvador after it has winged its way to Boston with guests, and Long Island after a day in the car in Thanksgiving weekend traffic, and a night in my friend's fridge, and it was delicious. Our preference was for the LI bird, btw, which was their original recipe. What we have had from C.A. has been (unfortunately) extra crispy, or extra spicy, or extra summin' summin'. We have not tried the sides; we're all about the chicken, baby. Sat Dec 02 20:07:09 -0800 2006 1822141 10817 BarefootandPregnant 1 4056887 Alrighty then. I am the biggest Fried Chicken eater in the world and an afficionado on the best chains, so here we go: #1) Church's Fried Chicken - Biggest pieces, best batter, cheapest prices. If you are attempting to eat at a combo White Castle / Churches, it isnt the same. Go to a stand alone Church's. If it doesn't have bullet proof glass and a bomb-thru door for the food, you don't have the full experience. Also, THE best dark meat deals. If you are a white meat freak, they cut their breasts and wings differently than any other chain, to make them more equal. I rarely order white meat. I prefer juicy dark meat in my women and chicken. I generally travel 20 - 40 minutes into the Hood for my chicken. Always, ALWAYS worth the experience and extra effort. #2) Popeyes Fried Chicken - probably the best from other people's perspective. Higher prices than Church's on average and sometimes overcooked and overseasoned. #3) There are none - KFC isnt even Fried Chicken, it is made in a pressure cooker, they seem to price themselves way out of the market. #4) Bojangles is ok and they get kudos for being a stand alone Fried Chicken franchise. #5) Lee's Fried Chicken - I ate at the one on Broad Street in Richmond - wasnt that impressed. #6) Chick Filet just isnt fried chicken on a bone. It is however a very well run establishment with the best dining experience. #7) Pappy Parker Fried Chicken - clarification - This was the branded name of chicken at Junior Hot Shoppes, which was a fast food chain in the Washington DC area, derived from Hot Shoppes Cafeteria. Hot Shoppes Cafeteria was a eating establishment found in shopping malls (Montgomery Mall, Bethesda MD) and some strip malls if memory serves. When Junior Hot Shoppes closed down in the 70s, Roy Rogers picked up the name. The chicken was VERY good. They kept the Pappy Parker label. In fact, Pappy Parker had a doll that they sold on promotion. He had a blue hat covering his face with a big nose and moustache sticking out. Overalls and a red plaid shirt completed the look. This is from a freakesh memory 30 years ago. After a period of time, Roy Rogers dropped the Pappy Parker branding, changed the recipe for the worse and just calling it Roy Rogers chicken. It was edible. In the mid to late 80s, Roy Rogers was bought out by Hardees. In a big bone head mood, the DC area stores were all converted to Hardees. Of course, wearing a Hardees hat on your head required instant stupidity, where Hardees cornered the market. Hardees chicken was horrible and as others have entioned, oversalted and over seasoned. It should be noted that the DC stores were later converted back to Roy Rogers. I dont know what the current status is of the franchise. Tue Sep 23 21:20:18 -0700 2008 1822141 228144 grandstrand 2 4059399 Biggest fried chicken eater in the world. Bold claim. Exactly how big are you? I love fried chicken, but I'm not very big. Never tried Churches, but I'm curious as to which of Popeyes you're talking about. Regular, or Spicy? I find them to be totally different birds. By the way, this seems to be your first post. Welcome to Chowhound! Wed Sep 24 17:33:25 -0700 2008 4056887 10737 Bobfrmia 2 4874277 The parent company that owns Roy Rogers is trying to expand in the Northeast. They opened a store in Frederick, MD and there were lines out the door. I have two Roys within driving distance and they're both awful: salt lick chicken, dry burgers (at least you get a Fixins Bar), and their breakfast sandwich tastes like weatherstripping. If they brought back Pappy Parker Fried Chicken, I'd be a regular customer. Mon Jul 20 10:54:18 -0700 2009 4056887 12359 monkeyrotica 3 4874811 There are three Roy Rogers in Frederick and they have all been open for at least four years now. But you're right; they ain't what they used to be. Mon Jul 20 13:18:05 -0700 2009 4874277 10933 flavrmeistr 4 4877090 I stopped at the one in Thurmont not too long ago. Not much different from what you get in terms of quality off the PA turnpike. Tue Jul 21 08:41:20 -0700 2009 4874811 92112 Fibber McGee 5 4884964 The Roy's at the I-95 plaza near the Delaware line is actually a bit better than those elsewhere. Maybe because the high volume makes for a fresher sandwich. On a related note, my preferred meal of last resort in the Frederick area is Burger King. All of them are owned by one family and the quality level is noticeably better than I've been subjected to elsewhere. Thu Jul 23 14:04:47 -0700 2009 4877090 10933 flavrmeistr 6 4886866 I've only been there in the daytime and had to wait while they made my sandwich, so they've been good and fresh. The only problem was that due to the high volume, the "fixins" bar looked like a garbage pit. Fri Jul 24 07:53:19 -0700 2009 4886354 10933 flavrmeistr 1 4057323 In the Detroit area, Chicken Shack is the best! Wed Sep 24 06:17:01 -0700 2008 1822141 109573 coney with everything 2 4060802 Chicken Shack (which I guess is broasted rather than fried) is indeed a greasy treat. When I lived down South I used to like Mrs. Winner's, but it's been a while since I've gone there. Thu Sep 25 08:41:56 -0700 2008 4057323 13409 Jim M 1 4058236 I guess this isn't really a "fried chicken" restaurant perse, but they do have a lot of fried chicken. I like Buffalo Wild Wing's for their boneless buffalo wings! Wed Sep 24 11:05:39 -0700 2008 1822141 112406 Chew on That 1 4059443 Popeye's, spicy, with biscuits and cajun rice. Nothing else comes close. Church's has really gone downhill around here, both in quality and service. KFC...I grew up on it, but had a couple bad buckets 20 years ago, and haven't been back. Wed Sep 24 17:51:16 -0700 2008 1822141 91302 podunkboy 1 4059971 Y'all obviously aren't from Chicago. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold's_Chicken_Shack eat it and weep. Wed Sep 24 22:49:47 -0700 2008 1822141 86221 lulubelle 1 4068002 No way. Bojangles has the ultimate southern fried chicken and biscuits. Get their cajun pintos. :) Who agrees? Sun Sep 28 13:32:23 -0700 2008 1822141 229000 chowchomper 1 4068032 Just came across this thread now that it's been bumped up again. I've had Pollo Campero often in Guatemala and it's pretty good, but I still like Popeye's better. There's what I believe to be a small chain near my mother's house in New Jersey called Chicken Holiday. I don't like their spices quite as much as Popeye's, but the chicken is excellent--cooked to order in one of those pressure fryers so you get it hot out of the cooker. Sun Sep 28 13:46:14 -0700 2008 1822141 11407 JoanN 1 4102697 Am I the only Bojangles fan? Bo-han-glais for life. Tue Oct 14 00:53:20 -0700 2008 1822141 57657 scrapple 2 4486270 I love Bojangles. Never had Churches before but I always thought that Popeye's chicken was too greasy. I'm visiting my in-laws in Phoenix and they have a Pollo Campero just down the road from them, I want to try it before we head back home. Sun Mar 08 23:35:05 -0700 2009 4102697 23473 nearlywild 1 4457572 I used to love getting Kentucky Fried Chicken at Gino's before KFC existed. Also liked Pappy Parker's chicken. Never had Church's. First time I had Popeye's in DC, I loved it. Very disappointed with the Popeye's in Columbia Mall in MD. The spicy chicken wasn't. I think the put salt and pepper on it and called it spicy. Fri Feb 27 09:12:39 -0800 2009 1822141 270293 rltomkinson 1 4885101 Local Dallas metro chain - Babe's Chicken Dinner House. Absolutely do not come to Dallas and pass up the opportunity to have THE best fried chicken you've ever wrapped your lips around! ANYwhere!! http://www.babeschicken.com/ Thu Jul 23 14:48:50 -0700 2009 1822141 216999 CocoaNut 2 4885437 I've never been there, but the name alone sounds delicious. Next time I'm up from Houston, I'll give it a try. If you're ever in Houston, give the original Frenchy's on Scott Street a try, and don't forget the red beans and rice and collard greens. Thu Jul 23 16:39:03 -0700 2009 4885101 198541 James Cristinian 3 4889692 No one's mentioned this yet....but I haven't been to a Korean Fried Chicken place I did not enjoy. Here in the New York/New Jersey area they are becoming increasingly popular. I'm sure it's the same on the left coast......more expensive, but a nice change from KFC or Popeye's. Sat Jul 25 09:48:42 -0700 2009 4885437 123497 fourunder 4 4896354 are you referring to kyon chon?? Tue Jul 28 05:56:29 -0700 2009 4889692 268326 pdpredtide 2 4897097 2nd'ed. And my stomach just growled. And I want that salad Right.Now. (Why is that salad so good? I don't understand.) Tue Jul 28 09:47:26 -0700 2009 4885101 20991 shanagain 1 4891455 For me...Popeye's rules. KFC is mush!! Church's left town...I think. Sun Jul 26 09:03:52 -0700 2009 1822141 65057 Uncle Bob 2 5046286 Nope they didn't leave town...Saw one (Church's) today.....Stopped by for a snack....I want make that mistake again!!!!! I Garontee!! Popeye's Rules!!! Mon Sep 21 10:51:59 -0700 2009 4891455 65057 Uncle Bob 1 4894905 I vote Popeye's but does anybody remember Bojangles own by arby's good spicy chicken and here in Ft Lauderdale there was Brown's fried chicken now that was awesome stuff Mon Jul 27 14:10:38 -0700 2009 1822141 274698 pikiliz 1 4896353 popeyes hands down. http://tastychomps.blogspot.com Tue Jul 28 05:56:07 -0700 2009 1822141 268326 pdpredtide 1 4968853 Has the sizes of the chicken peices gotten smaller over the years? Last time I was at popeyes, I could have sworn that the leg could have come off a pigion, it was so small. I understand that you don't want roaster size chickens for frying but this was really small. In addition, I have notice at KFC and popeyes that they seem to cut the thighs in half. Do they do this to create two servable peices from one thigh? Sat Aug 22 17:38:16 -0700 2009 1822141 10639 Soup 1 4973648 popeyes spicy chicken sandwhich is very very good. i used to LOVEEEEEEEEEEE kfc however since they changed their snackers to original chicken instead of crispy i dont like it that much however i got some today and i still miss the older chicken lols. Mon Aug 24 13:55:09 -0700 2009 1822141 1104035 RCTRIPLEFRESH5 2 5008213 Popeyes all the way! Sat Sep 05 18:52:31 -0700 2009 4973648 139101 beauxgoris 1 5010007 Yeah maybe I'll try it in 2 years when I can afford to include fried chicken in my diet. Sun Sep 06 19:08:16 -0700 2009 1822141 1106099 ArrowSmith 1 5046587 I don't see any mention of Zaxby's. Granted, their chicken is mostly chicken fingers instead of the bone-in fried chicken. But it's still tasty. And I love their sauce. Mon Sep 21 12:16:20 -0700 2009 1822141 199612 Fritish 1 5059674 KFC by a mile. :-) Best dang fried chicken on the face of the earth. :-) Sat Sep 26 06:54:31 -0700 2009 1822141 206880 rainroosty 2 5066116 You a franchisee? Tue Sep 29 04:38:02 -0700 2009 5059674 92112 Fibber McGee 1 5066140 ny mag came out with a taste test of fast food fried chicken in ny and guess who the winner was...POPEYES! http://nymag.com/restaurants/features/59439/ 1. Popeye’s The hands-down winner for a high-decibel crunch and some fairly juicy flesh. 2. Pollo Campero Good marks for crispness, but lacking the famous Latin flavor. 3. KFC An unashamed judge immediately identified it as KFC, and then admitted it sent a Proustian shiver down his spine. 4. Kennedy Fried Chicken “Loose batter, dry meat.” 5. New Caporal The golden-brown hue looked nice, but the meat was “tough” and “very dry,” according to our panel. Tue Sep 29 05:03:18 -0700 2009 1822141 268326 pdpredtide 1 5067908 I'm convinced that Bojangles here in Jax NC is frying miniature chickens. I bought a three piece dinner the other day and wondered if the bird even had feathers it was so small. It was over $8 with an extra side and it wasn't even good. Tue Sep 29 16:43:10 -0700 2009 1822141 14974 BeaN 1 5067995 Go Chicken Go is a small chain in KC. Gizzardsm Wings, and Livers with mashed potatoes always hit the spot. http://www.gochickengo.com/ Tue Sep 29 17:30:58 -0700 2009 1822141 10651 bbqboy 1 5070273 There aren't a lot of fried chicken options around here. KFC is horribly salty and I won't eat there... but Popeyes is FANTASTIC! Alas the store is miles from where we live, so if I have a fried chicken craving I either get it at Publix (lovely and crispy but too salty to eat more than a little bit at a time), or make it myself... homemade is my favourite now because I don't like it salty. Wed Sep 30 13:21:02 -0700 2009 1822141 67657 Kajikit