The best fried chicken in America, ranked
21. Julia Belle's Restaurant, Florence, South Carolina
20. Mike's Chicken, Dallas, Texas
"If you're expecting down right good food and amazing fried chicken at the best price you can imagine, go to Mike's. It takes them 20 minutes to make the fried chicken but only because they are making it on the spot and it's fresh as can be. Crispy and not too oily." - Yelp user Sylvia A
19. WingBucket, Richardson, Texas
"Excellent service, huge portions, and delicious flavors." - Yelp user John P
18. Kooky Chicken, Vancouver, Washington
"The fried chicken pieces are so scrumptious. A true nostalgic feeling. It reminds me of my mom's fried chicken. " - Yelp user Nadia K
17. Big Shake's Hot Chicken and Fish, Franklin, Tennessee
"First time here today. The food was excellent. Had the chicken and waffles. It was hot, fresh, and delicious." - Yelp user Chris S
16. Birdies, Los Angeles, California
"The chicken was fried perfectly, amazingly crispy on the outside with not too much breading, and the chicken was deliciously tender and not dry at all." - Yelp user Nicole T
15. PDQ, North Las Vegas, Nevada
"They have chicken; they're about chicken. If you're coming here, then you're here for chicken." - Yelp user Niyen I
14. J's Chicken and Waffles, Tucson, Arizona
"The chicken has the perfect amount of spice and flavor, with a light crisp breading. Not cheap thick breading like KFC, etc. THIS is fried chicken!!!" - Yelp user Caitlin V
13. Chikin, Houston, Texas
"A nice, but not over-the-top peppery batter coats the chicken, which provides a satisfying crunch that gives way to the perfectly fried all white meat chicken." - Yelp user Kyle N
12. Lucky Rooster, Hilton Head, South Carolina
"Can't be more satisfied with their amazing flavors and great customer service! This place was worth the shot and they got themselves a regular." - Yelp user Kat L
11. Willie's Mae's Scotch House, New Orleans, Louisiana
"The skin is what first catches your taste buds. Subtly crisp and lightly crunchy, the texture itself is a sight to behold. The cooking method retains a significant amount of oil, and the spice mix is stupendously satisfying. The chicken stays juicy throughout the entire course of your meal." - Yelp user Roll T
10. Yardbird, Miami, Florida
"The fried chicken was the most moist and delicious fried chicken I have ever eaten. The chicken was well seasoned even under the tasty crunchy skin." - Yelp user Gerry L
9. Tupelo Honey Cafe, Charlotte, North Carolina
"I had the fried chicken breast BLT sandwich which he [the waiter] recommended w avocado, amazing! Chicken was juicy, veggies were ripe, and fries were seasoned well." - Yelp user Joy-Alonica B
8. Chase's Hop Shop, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"This place is a gem. Seriously. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great selection of beer, and the food is delish!" - Yelp user Melissa S
7. Root and Bone, New York City, New York
"The food here is always amazing. The fried chicken is definitely a must-try!! I love how crispy and flavorful it is. " - Yelp user Riah K
6. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, Memphis, Tennessee
"'Chicken to die for' — truer words were never spoken! Gus's motto is the truth, plain and simple! You simply cannot visit Memphis without trying Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken." - Yelp user Que N
5. Boxcar Betty's Charleston, South Carolina
"Holy moly that's the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had... Nice quality bread with spicy mayo, light coleslaw, pimento cheese just like every Southerner loves, and some of the juiciest crispiest fried chicken I've ever had." - Yelp user Frances T
4. Sandra's Next Generation, New Haven, Connecticut
"The fried chicken was awesome... Super fresh! You can actually see them actively frying behind the counter. The batter wasn't overly thick and it coated the chicken nicely as well. " - Yelp user Clara L
3. Amy Ruth's, New York City, New York
"Southern Honey-Dipped Fried Chicken — THIS WAS AMAZING. The chicken was perfectly fried without feeling too greasy and the honey dip wasn't overdone, but lent a really nice overall sweetness. Such a complexity of awesome flavors. " - Yelp user Stephanie B
2. Sweet Chick, New York City, New York
"The chicken and waffles are absolutely perfect. Both waffles and chicken were crispy/crunchy on the outside and so soft on the inside. I often find fried chicken is dry, but Sweet Chick chicken is so moist and juicy. I added syrup and hot sauce to mine, but I could eat it plain and die happy. " - Yelp user Nancy R
1. Howlin' Ray's, Los Angeles, California
"We all got the fried chicken sandwich and it was massive, so big that I didn't know where to begin. The chicken was super moist and not heavily coated in batter. It sat between a buttered bun with slaw, pickles, and their comeback sauce. So freakin' good!" - Yelp user Dianna D
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