The best fried chicken in every state, according to Yelp

"The sweet tea fried chicken sandwich was hands down the most flavorful chicken sandwich I've ever had. It had that perfect crunch and was juicy," wrote Yelp user Chef C.

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"This place is soo good. Get the green beans — chock full of vinegar and southern spices. Ribs and fried chicken are to die for too. They take a little while to deliver but that's because they cook it fresh. You won't be disappointed," wrote Yelp user Ray A.

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"One of the best bites of fried chicken I've ever had! The honey butter fried chicken was delicious, I highly recommend this place if you're passing through," wrote Yelp user Richard H.

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"This place was great. The brisket meatloaf was awesome, and the fried chicken was delicious. The staff was friendly, and the old building was neat. The chef even came out by check on us. We will definitely be back to try the weekend brunch," wrote Yelp user Justin S.

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"Hands down, the best fried chicken I have ever had. Generous portions and you can tell everything is freshly made," wrote Yelp user Pedram G.

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"So. Fluffing. Great. The biscuits are out of this world. Fluffy, dense, and a little crispy. And topped with fried chicken? And sweetness?? A recipe for addiction," wrote Yelp user Kristina D.

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"Came here twice in 48 hours. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The cornbread is the best I've ever had. The fried chicken, mac and cheese, and Caribbean rice were also outstanding. Ask for the blackened sauce to dip your chicken in, it's amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant," wrote Yelp user Maddi T.

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"Stopped by here on "National Fried Chicken Day" and got the 16-piece and some sides. I've been hearing about this place for quite some time and it did NOT disappoint. Highly recommended," wrote Yelp user Brian D.

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"I can't stop eating here. The fried chicken is hands down the best at the beach and probably in Jax in general. Fried biscuit is amazing. Overall rating: Delicious," wrote Yelp user Desiree J.

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"This is one of the best restaurants or food experiences that I've been to and most definitely the place to go in Savannah. It's all about the Southern food and hospitality. The family-style meal is worth the wait. The fried chicken is about the best that I've had. The side dishes are delicious as well and the biscuits," wrote Yelp user Jason G.

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"I've gotten the 1/2 fried chicken box twice and it's awesome. No interest in trying their pasta, I'm going back for that fried chicken! Love the batter and seasoning, which is more like five-spice salt and pepper style," wrote Yelp user Doris D.

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"I'm back now for my second time a month later. Andrea remembered me & my beer of choice, which I appreciated the thoughtfulness and care! Dare I say the food got... BETTER!! Didn't know it was possible with how amazing the fried chicken sandwich is, but I had to go with it again! Perfection, yet again! I love this place," wrote Yelp user Taylor G.

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"S.K.Y. is our favorite restaurant!! Their flavors are inventive and delicious. We have eaten here probably ten times, and truly never had a bad dish! Lobster dumplings are a must each time we go. Other favorites are the fried chicken as well as the cucumbers," wrote Yelp user Christine B.

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"This place has amazing fried chicken! Definitely the best fried chicken I've tried in Indy. The fried chicken sandwiches are delicious as well. The best part is that everything is 100% halal and cooked with a mother's homemade ingredients fresh in the kitchen... Forget about finger-lickin' good..you might just lick up your entire hand with a taste of this," wrote Yelp user Murtaza S.

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"This place had the best food I have had in a long time. Fried chicken, Cajun asparagus, and the cream corn were made perfectly. Very fancy interior with a classy bar. Definitely recommend," wrote Yelp user Brandon K.

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"This Leawood location of the popular Kansas City restaurant, Rye, lives up to the hype and reputation of the original. We visited for my dad's birthday and the fried chicken was some of the best I've had. We will be back," wrote Yelp user Sarah T.

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"Yummy food. Fun atmosphere. I'd recommend the biscuits. If you don't like fried chicken and biscuits this is not for you," wrote Yelp user Deanna H.

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"The Bourbon Street with crawfish sauce is SO DELICIOUSLY GOOD. I know I shouldn't finish the whole thing in one sitting (it's monstrous) but I can't help it. Drinks are very sugary, but what else would you expect from sweet tea in the south? I've only ordered this through a delivery service so I can't speak to the ambiance, but the fact that the chicken is always perfectly crisp when it arrives, which is difficult for most places to achieve, says a lot," wrote Yelp user Michelle S.

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"The KFC bao is fried chicken in a spicy sauce and comes with pickled daikon and a pickle all wrapped in the delicious airy bread that bao traditionally come in," Yelp user Broderick M. wrote, and Joe F. described it as "phenomenal."

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"I absolutely love the Neighborhood Bird. The Spicy Bird is also excellent. I've tried other items on the menu which were invariably delicious but I keep coming back to the two Birds. The service is always incredibly friendly in both Fells Point and Hampden. Ekiben is one of my favorite lunch spots in the city," wrote Yelp user Robert T.

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"One of the best restaurants in Easthampton. It can be quite tricky getting a seat here, so go early. Some really unusual menu items — though the hands-down favorite among the majority of diners is their fried chicken. It's probably the best fried chicken on the planet. But I also really like to try their specials. Very inspired menu," wrote Yelp user Elisa M.

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"The best fried chicken biscuit sandwich I've tasted," Yelp user Kavipriya K. wrote. "We got the Nashville Hot, and it was just perfect. Not greasy, not too hot, and super tasty."

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"We both really enjoyed the fried chicken," Yelp user Tim D. wrote. "The breading is unique and crispy. The chicken itself was moist and juicy. The Tennessee Hot tastes as if it's been brushed with a hot sauce, just enough to give it a little spice, but not too much. It was perfect."

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"We ordered the baked chicken and fried chicken with rice and gravy and jalapeño cornbread," Yelp user Elizabeth T. wrote. "It was excellent. No one was speaking at the table because we were all into our food. Make this place a must go to if you are in the Laurel."

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"In my opinion, there is no better fried chicken in the nation than Southern in St. Louis," Yelp user Jake W. said. "Everyone I have taken to Southern says the same thing: 'Wow.' If you consider yourself a chicken fan, then you need to be at Southern."

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"The friendliest service and the best hot chicken and waffles I have ever had," Yelp user Laurie P. wrote. "If you like spicy [food], this is the place for you."

Learn more about Roost Fried Chicken here.

"A great item on their menu is the red knight. It's a fried chicken sandwich mixed with hot sauce and Mac and cheese. The chicken is super tender. You can't go wrong with any menu choice at this establishment," Yelp user Kristin O. wrote.

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"My friends had the chicken and waffles, as well as the chicken wings," Yelp user Steven M. wrote. "I tried them and was completely blown away. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and smoked, in addition to being ruthlessly crispy due to the ever so essential flash-frying they perform to order."

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"For the best fried chicken in New England head to Farrs in Hampton Beach," Yelp user Chet F. wrote. "Friendly quick service and amazingly great chicken at a reasonable good price. I love their wings."

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"Ordered fried chicken, mac and cheese, candied yams and had some cornbread to start," Yelp user Dana S. wrote. "Everything was so good! So fresh and you know it was prepared right then and wasn't sitting at all. The food was finger licking good."

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"When I want my chicken and waffle fix, this is my place," Yelp user El D. wrote. "You can go bold with ordering the cornbread and cracklins version (my favorite). The portions are big so that the two-piece is sufficient. They also provide actual maple syrup (not corn syrup), and the red sauce for the chicken is on cue."

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"This place is always very consistent and their soy garlic wings are to die for," Yelp user Katy L. wrote. "I'd have to say their Korean fried chicken is definitely my favorite in all of New York."

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"The chicken biscuit was definitely the star of the show," Yelp user Allen Q. wrote. "The biscuit was soft, buttery, and warm, and the chicken was incredibly crispy and went super well with the gravy. I would highly recommend it."

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"The fried chicken is outrageously delicious, even besting our destination spots in Minneapolis-St. Paul and beyond," Yelp user Ashlee R wrote. "The sauce bar is a nice addition and allows for plenty of customization and experimentation."

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"What can I say about the yukon?" Yelp user Beth D. wrote. "It's fried chicken on a biscuit that's topped with sawmill gravy, bacon, and cheddar cheese. The flavor combo makes me feel like I'm cheating on my wife. The chicken is seasoned perfectly and the crispy crunchy layer before you get to the juicy inside is where it's at. I could put that gravy in a glass and drink it."

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"We got the hot chicken sandwich with a side of mac 'n cheese, three piece chicken tenders, and the mac 'n cheese poppers," wrote Yelp user Julia T. "Definitely hit the comfort food spot! The flavors were really great and the chicken wasn't overly breaded like a lot of fried chicken tends to be. I loved the mac 'n cheese side and my husband absolutely loved the poppers! They're a must try!"

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"This eatery will never disappoint," wrote Yelp user Shelley V. "I can't say enough about the food at this location. Fried chicken and waffles, you can't miss out. The entire menu is well established and coveted by all who make this a regular. I wish I could order and have it sent to the coast."

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"One of the best places to go for Korean in the 'burgh," wrote Yelp user Nicole V. "If you don't know Korean food, the folks here will help you order what matches your palate. The food is fantastic, especially the Korean Fried Chicken. Everything is super fresh and tasty."

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"Best fried chicken in Newport hands down," wrote Yelp user Margy G. "I frequent this joint and have been met with consistent satisfaction. My regular order of a double lil clucker hits different every-time. I'm a huge fan. I love pairing my meal with a cold hibiscus tea. LOVE IT!!"

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"SO GOOD," wrote Yelp user Laura D. "I got the boxcar sandwich with fried chicken with sweet potato fries. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and just delicious. I'll be back for sure!"

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"Had an amazing lunch here after a nice jog/walk to the falls!" wrote Yelp user Jessica Z. "We tried three different menu items and all of them were delicious! The Vietnamese fried chicken sandwich was amazing! I would order that again and again if I lived here! So happy I did not miss this place!"

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"The fried chicken was to die for," Yelp user Patrice N. wrote. "I cannot say better things about this place or our meal. You need to go."

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"Where to get that best fried chicken fix in Dallas? Mike's Chicken is where it's at, cooked in 100% refined peanut oil," wrote Yelp user Red F.

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"Super tasty Korean fried chicken done right!" wrote Yelp user Pete J. "Sauces are on point."

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"I had the fried chicken — yum!" wrote Yelp user B.S. "The warm donuts shared by the whole table were the perfect ending to the meal."

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"BEST FRIED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE AREA!" wrote Yelp user Christine H. "Don't look further, just order the tikkudak wings and you'll thank me."

Learn more about Choong Man Chicken — Fairfax here.

"The fried chicken was spot on, you MUST order the jalapeno hush puppies, and the tiramisu was five stars," Yelp user Lisa R. wrote.

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"Dropped in on a whim, since we'd not been here before," Yelp user Cherif O. wrote. "Had their different take on Chicken and Waffles (with sausage gravy). Most excellent."

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"I've never had fried chicken like theirs!" wrote Yelp user Mark G. "It was so tender, and all the meat came clean off the bone. The outside was nice and crispy. The drumsticks were served with a maple glaze. I highly recommend it."

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"For lunch we had the baked potato soup, hamburger and fried chicken," wrote Yelp user Ann H. "Delicious!"

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