Best Fried Chicken

[smari]

I'm craving fried chicken right now and have no idea where to go.

Any suggestions? Preferably close to Lexington. Looking for something quick, casual and very tasty.

Thanks!

[Worlds2See]

Highland Kitchen in Somerville does a fried chicken special Monday nights. Totally worth it!

[jgg13]

Yeah. I forget the price but I remember thinking it was a phenomenal deal considering how much they gave you (Maybe $12?). Loads of really good fried chicken and some hefty sides. After I moved to the 'hood I needed to force myself not to make that my monday dinner haunt for fear of expanding my waistline even further.

[Worlds2See]

I just went and ordered the fried chicken and a draft beer. My total before tip was $22. According to the menu description "Buttermilk Fried Chicken -- Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Smoky Collard Greens, Biscuit & Herb Gravy". I don't remember how many pieces of chicken I was served but I did bring one home because I was full before finishing.

[rknrll]

From where?

[maillard]

Highland Kitchen

[rknrll]

Oh, same poster posted that.
I thought Worlds2See was posting that they just went and got chicken somewhere.

[cambridgedoctpr]

ok, i just tried Coast Cafe; it was very good though it could be spicier. I ordered dark meat; it was juicy and tender. I thought that the price was good for the quality.

Does Highland Kitchen have take out; is it better? I assume that it is only available on a Monday.

[Worlds2See]

I'm not sure about take out but I've always been able to grab a seat at the bar and been served quickly. I do know for sure that it's a Monday only special. (ps if you didn't know there is a small parking lot right behind the restaurant - entrance on central st)

[lc02139]

From another query about fried chicken

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/805188

[Liuthard]

I'm a big fan of the fried chicken at Strip T's, though some might be a little daunted by the fact that the claw is still attached.

[Chef Bwana]

Oohh! Can't wait to try it. And Dude, claw is not the preferred nomenclature, chicken feet, please.

[MC Slim JB]

I believe most chickens prefer the term "talons".

FWIW, the Strip-T's fried chicken, which I agree is very good, is served *sans pieds* at lunch, when it's on the menu.

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

[kobuta]

As a along time connoisseur of chicken feet prepared in all ways, I don't mind the term claws as long as the pointy ends are not called "toe nails". And better if they are actually trimmed off first.

[MC Slim JB]

I believe most chickens prefer the term "talons".

FWIW, the Strip-T's fried chicken, which I agree is very good, is served *sans pieds* at lunch.

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

[kimfair1]

It was also served sans pieds last night at dinner (actually there wasn't a leg at all, just the breast and wing with breast meat attached. Still delicious, though.

[Gabatta]

No thigh? Bummer...

[maillard]

Has anyone had the fried chicken at Sweet Cheeks? It sounds promising, but I generally find restaurant fried chicken to be waaay too heavily breaded.

[Chef Bwana]

Not "traditional" fried chicken, but the Korean style fried chicken at Bon Chon in Harvard Sq. is pretty damn tasty and addictive.

[bhyde]

There is a Popeye's in Everett in the south side of Rt 16.

[Angel Food]

Agree on Fireflys - LOVE that fried chicken! They are actually in Framingham & Marlboro. Used to be the fried chicken was only in Marlboro, but I think they have it now in Framingham (might want to check if plan on heading there).

[WineTravel]

Might as well add Firefly's (2 locations) Framingham and Westborough. Surprisingly, they have excellent fried chicken.

http://www.fireflysbbq.com

[wontonton]

Haven't been there for a while, but I remember liking the fried chicken at Bob the Chef's, now called Bob's Southern Bistro in the South End.

[jenga]

i agree with the Bob's recommendation. it's not near lexington, but the glorifried chicken is very crispy yet juicy. they also have sweet potato fries and jazz!

[BJK]

I like Coast Cafe, Summer Shack and KFC, too. Possibly closer to Lexington, you might get takeout from the Roche Brothers in Woburn. They call it "broasted" for some reason, but don't believe it, it's fried and it's good. Further out, I really like the fried chicken at Firefly's, too.

BK

[GretchenS]

Something Savory on Mass Ave in Arlington Heights (same block as Brigham's) has Caribbean-style fried chicken (a bit spicy and with cornmeal coating, IIRC). I liked it the one time I tried it.

[gourmaniac]

I've tried this also but preferred Coast cafe. spicing was nice but I didn;t care for the mouth feel.

[WineTravel]

I can vouch for the fried chicken at Summer Shack. An order is very large. It's also nice that you can also order the chicken by the piece.

[9lives]

I like Coast Cafe's fried chicken.

For something a little out of the ordinary, Mulan does a great fried chicken appetizer..Taiwanese style with chili and basil.

[gourmaniac]

The fried chicken at Coast Cafe (River Street Cambridge) was reviewed in the Globe Calendar and has been the subject a number Chowhound posts. I think the reviewe was spot on. Dark meat is quite good but the Breast is a little dry and the sides are good not great. Overall much better than KFC, IMO.

[GaryLovesFood]

I think Coast Cafe's fried chicken is fantastic, but if you like your fried chicken greasy (Dom Irerra: "and mean that in a good way"), KFC supplies that element better. CC's is fresh and light. For sides, I like their cabbage a lot.

[hiddenboston]

Don't laugh, but your best bet might be KFC! There are few good places for fried chicken in Boston, and even fewer around Lexington.

Having said that, if you can get down to Alewife by the Route 2 rotary (about 10 minutes from Lexington), you might want to hit the Summer Shack, as they are supposed to have decent fried chicken.