The best fried chicken?

[Msmith]

I am talking about national eateries, like if you drive for miles and have an urge to eat some fried chicken, which one place do you choose?

Aside from that, what is the best fried chicken you ever had, homemade or in restaurant?

By the way, all fried chicken lovers rejoice for this news (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/eat-fried-chicken-want-174400647.html)!!!

The only beef I have about fried food, (actually is from my wife) is that the shortening that is used. Some stores only change the shortening once a week.

[In58men]

We have a southern place here called J's Place. It's a chicken and waffles spot with some amazing chicken.

[Predarat]

Chicken Annies or Chicken Marys in Pittsburg, Ks. It depends on the day which one is best. I like the spicier of the two, I think that is Annies but you cannot go wrong with either one. Awesome Onion Rings too.

[Simply Red]

We have a southern place here called J's Place. It's a chicken and waffles spot with some amazing chicken.

You know what? Here in town we had that Gladys Knight's place in John's Creek for a while - that lady can cook!

[RunKC]

Zaxbys is amazing

[blaise]

My favorite chain fried chicken is KFC Original Recipe. I know most people prefer Popeye's though.

For stand-alone places, there's a place near my house called Babe's that I think is pretty awesome.

[Simply Red]

Chicken Annies or Chicken Marys in Pittsburg, Ks. It depends on the day which one is best. I like the spicier of the two, I think that is Annies but you cannot go wrong with either one. Awesome Onion Rings too.

I can't begin to tell you what a childhood memories BOTH of those places are/were.

BTW, have you ever read Annie and Mary's story? I think they're the temple in the mid west regarding fried chicken. I doubt there's better, well I doubt there's places with that sort of history - Both of them have survived two financial depressions. I love Mary's german pot salad - also the fact that they have that spaghetti option (as a side) --- Amazing just how well meatless spaghetti w/ red sauce goes w/ fried chicken. Who would have thought it?

[Simply Red]

Annie's actual chicken is better - but Mary's side items are better.

They're fairly comparable.

[BlackHelicopters]

Chicken Mary's in Pitsburg Kansas.

[Predarat]

I can't begin to tell you what a childhood memories BOTH of those places are/were.

BTW, have you ever read Annie and Mary's story? I think they're the temple in the mid west regarding fried chicken. I doubt there's better, well I doubt there's places with that sort of history - Both of them have survived two financial depressions. I love Mary's german pot salad - also the fact that they have that spaghetti option (as a side) --- Amazing just how well meatless spaghetti w/ red sauce goes w/ fried chicken. Who would have thought it?

Oh wow yes the German Potato Salad and the German Slaw, the spaghetti, all good. One of them used to have this awesome homemade applesauce, it wasn't like the grindy yellow stuff you buy in stores. It was red and chunky. The past few times I have been there and ordered it, it was not like it was, so they probably changed the recipe. But wow, that spagetti does go damn well with it.

[Simply Red]

Oh wow yes the German Potato Salad and the German Slaw, the spaghetti, all good. One of them used to have this awesome homemade applesauce, it wasn't like the grindy yellow stuff you buy in stores. It was red and chunky. The past few times I have been there and ordered it, it was not like it was, so they probably changed the recipe. But wow, that spagetti does go damn well with it.

My Uncle introduced us to CA's and CM's (may he rest in peace) - he was an antique dealer - he owned greenhouses - he also had a dental lab in his garage.

He was pretty known around Pitt. I bet someone here remembers SOMEthing about that guy - or knew him. His bourbon habit is what got him, though.

Very sad - RIP Uncle Harry.

[Simply Red]

My favorite chain fried chicken is KFC Original Recipe. I know most people prefer Popeye's though.

For stand-alone places, there's a place near my house called Babe's that I think is pretty awesome.

I like all of them - even Church's - Popeyes is darned good.

[KC_Lee]

Prince's Hot Chicken or Pepperfire Hot Chicken in Nashville, TN.

[Dartgod]

Not a chain, but Stroud's of course. And RC's in Martin City has some pretty darn good fried yard bird.

[Simply Red]

Not a chain, but Stroud's of course. And RC's in Martin City has some pretty darn good fried yard bird.

oh Yard Bird - I haven't used that one in a while. :LOL::thumb:

[FishingRod]

Oh wow yes the German Potato Salad and the German Slaw, the spaghetti, all good. One of them used to have this awesome homemade applesauce, it wasn't like the grindy yellow stuff you buy in stores. It was red and chunky. The past few times I have been there and ordered it, it was not like it was, so they probably changed the recipe. But wow, that spagetti does go damn well with it.

I ate at the one on the south west side of town one time. It was good but I guess after alll the Whooptydo I was a little disapointed that it was just good. Perhaps I should try it again. I drive right past it often on the way to my playce at Grand Lake and have a kid at PSU.

[Simply Red]

Grand Lake offers some excellent fishing for bass - if you know it.

Dad used to pull stripers out of there all of the time.

[Mr. Kotter]

Haven't been there in years, but back in the day....

http://www.championstamp.com/stroudslogo.gif (http://www.stroudsrestaurant.com/index.html)
http://s2.hubimg.com/u/3819439_f520.jpg

[Simply Red]

Haven't been there in years, but back in the day....

http://www.championstamp.com/stroudslogo.gif (http://www.stroudsrestaurant.com/index.html)

Side-items were the most memorable regarding my visit here - I'd only been there once, but the mashers w/ gravy and green beans were both very nice. as were the biscuits.

[Why Not?]

Zaxbys is amazing

The things I would do to a sweaty dock worker to get a Zaxby's in Arizona. We have Raising Canes, which is almost as good. Almost.

[Mr. Kotter]

Side-items were the most memorable regarding my visit here - I'd only been there once, but the mashers w/ gravy and green beans were both very nice. as were the biscuits.

And, oooohhh boy....that gravy. Mmmmm-mmmm. My arteries are clogging just thinking about it.

[DMAC]

Gus's World Famous

[Why Not?]

Haven't been there in years, but back in the day....

http://www.championstamp.com/stroudslogo.gif (http://www.stroudsrestaurant.com/index.html)
http://s2.hubimg.com/u/3819439_f520.jpg

As far as a sit down restraunt, Stroud's is the best chicken I ever had.

[KCUnited]

Mixed Snack with 6 wings and a G sauce from Go Chicken Go is my reg. Niecies is legit as well.

[Strongside]

Chicken Annies or Chicken Marys in Pittsburg, Ks. It depends on the day which one is best. I like the spicier of the two, I think that is Annies but you cannot go wrong with either one. Awesome Onion Rings too.

Pitt State grad. Grew up in Fort Scott, KS. Can confirm.

Chicken Annie's in Girard, KS was my go to. Damn good.

[Simply Red]

The things I would do to a sweaty dock worker to get a Zaxby's in Arizona. We have Raising Canes, which is almost as good. Almost.

I have one .5 mis from my address - I will trade you Zaxbys for a Taco John's.

[Strongside]

Holy shit, now I'm craving Chicken Annie's at 9:30 am.

[ndws]

Haven't been there in years, but back in the day....

http://www.championstamp.com/stroudslogo.gif (http://www.stroudsrestaurant.com/index.html)
http://s2.hubimg.com/u/3819439_f520.jpg

Its still good. We got the corner window overlooking the little pond. Love it there, easily my favorite chicken place.

[Why Not?]

I have one .5 mis from my address - I will trade you Zaxbys for a Taco John's.


Deal. I'll mail one out today.

[gblowfish]

Stroud's gives me a woody....

[Mr. Kotter]

Stroud's gives me a woody....

I suspect they will have a few visits soon from KC folks who hadn't planned on it...until this thread.

[Hammock Parties]

I've been wanting to go to Stroud's, but someone here recommended The Rye instead.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/rye-leawood#query:Fried%20Chicken

http://blog.localruckus.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Rye_fried-chicken.jpg

[Strongside]

Guys. Seriously. Stahp.

[Mr. Kotter]

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[Simply Red]

Guys. Seriously. Stahp.

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[Braincase]

You guys have my missing the original Brookville Hotel. The new one that put in by at the Abilene exit is OK, but the original is still the best.

http://www.bestwichitaeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1045061_10152066445177575_1680352386_n.jpg

[KC_Lee]

My wife makes some damn good pan fried chicken, just might have to beg her to make me some. :grovel::grovel:

[Simply Red]

I've been wanting to go to Stroud's, but someone here recommended The Rye instead.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/rye-leawood#query:Fried%20Chicken

http://blog.localruckus.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Rye_fried-chicken.jpg

the bird on the left looks like a deep fried whole Robin. :facepalm:

[Strongside]

the bird on the left looks like a deep fried whole Robin. :facepalm:

Yeah...so?

You got something against deep fried whole Robin? It's a delicacy.

[SAUTO]

go chicken go

[Simply Red]

Yeah...so?

You got something against deep fried whole Robin? It's a delicacy.

I've never had it. looks good though bro.

[Simply Red]

Yeah...so?

You got something against deep fried whole Robin? It's a delicacy.

srsly - what is that???

[Mr. Kotter]

srsly - what is that???

A leg, with lots of batter crusties...viewed from the joint end? :shrug:

[Simply Red]

A leg, with lots of batter crusties...viewed from the joint end? :shrug:

yes I guess - that odd periwinkle colored circle atop - looks like an eyeball though - admit it. :hmmm:

[Msmith]

The homemade fried chicken mostly done in pan which is wholesome but contains a lot of grease. I wonder if baking in oven is good as fried in the pan. Many public eateries offer boasted chicken, yet there is certain difference in taste wise. For example, Walmart's chicken is dry. KFC's is meh. Golden Corral's is okay. The one I ate in Shipshewana was good though.

[JimNasium]

Gus's World Famous

Yes, and it's not even a contest. Honorable mention to Willie Mae's Scotch House in New Orleans though. Their sides are better than Gus's.

[Simply Red]

Yes, and it's not even a contest. Honorable mention to Willie Mae's Scotch House in New Orleans though. Their sides are better than Gus's.


sides are critical with these chicken houses.

[digger]

K T Fryers in Lenexa, KS.

[Fire Me Boy!]

The best I've ever had, bar none, is from a little ol' lady in Baton Rouge, LA. She previously owned a couple restaurants near LSU, but a few years ago packed up and now cooks by appointment only out of her home. Her name is simply "Mama."

My first trip there, three other guys and I were on a fold-out card table in her front room. She served fried chicken, mustard greens, red beans and rice, gumbo, mashed potatoes/gravy, corn bread, and bread pudding, and it was one of the greatest overall meals I've ever had, but that chicken - nothing even comes close to it.

I was there with some colleagues, and when the Baton Rouge guy made the reservation, he was sure to tell her that we needed "a real receipt, Mama." When he hung up the phone, he said, "I usually pay Mama with cognac."

[Fire Me Boy!]

The best I've ever had, bar none, is from a little ol' lady in Baton Rouge, LA. She previously owned a couple restaurants near LSU, but a few years ago packed up and now cooks by appointment only out of her home. Her name is simply "Mama."

My first trip there, three other guys and I were on a fold-out card table in her front room. She served fried chicken, mustard greens, red beans and rice, gumbo, mashed potatoes/gravy, corn bread, and bread pudding, and it was one of the greatest overall meals I've ever had, but that chicken - nothing even comes close to it.

I was there with some colleagues, and when the Baton Rouge guy made the reservation, he was sure to tell her that we needed "a real receipt, Mama." When he hung up the phone, he said, "I usually pay Mama with cognac."

I'll add, when I was there a couple weeks ago, she was giving out her fried chicken recipe... these were the totality of the instructions: First, you gotta pray over the chicken. Then, you use "the regular amounts of seasonin'," and you must use fresh chopped garlic.

ROFL

[RustShack]

Hy-Vee Kitchen

[HoneyBadger]

We have a southern place here called J's Place. It's a chicken and waffles spot with some amazing chicken.

Are you crazy? Hodel's is far better.

[T-post Tom]

http://www.stroudsrestaurant.com/

[L.A. Chieffan]

Roscoes on Sunset and Gower

[vailpass]

LoLo's Chicken & Waffles

[HoneyBadger]

Roscoes on Sunset and Gower

I'd agree

[chiefscafan]

Ok I have two

First it's a sandwich but Chik Fila with the herbs etc is amazing

Second gonna sound corny but go to Ralph's and order fried chicken it takes bout twenty minutes but when it's hot and fresh it is incredible. But only then if you get the stuff that's been out there it dries up.

[Groves]

A leg, with lots of batter crusties...viewed from the joint end? :shrug:

both ends are joint ends. Maybe it's just one giant stray crunchy?

[MTG#10]

In b4 ThaVirus and Thatguy












:p

[Reaper16]

Southern-style non-chain: Gus', in Memphis

Midwestern-style non-chain: I'm partial to Rye's recipe.

Southern-style chain: Popeye's.

Best grocery store fried chicken: Publix. Publix makes a damn fine bird.

[srvy]

Rubys Soul Food in KC in the 80s and 90s man it was good. When we worked near that area it was a must eat. After that the original Strouds before it got torn down for the Little Blue Trace flood control project. Strouds Oak Ridge Manor up North aint bad.

For quick chicken Go Chicken Go by Rockhurst College is pretty darn good. The fried livers and gizzard with gravy dippin sauce were good. That stuff was deadly when you had to go back to work outside in the heat 95 with 60% humidity.

[MTG#10]

Popeyes is the most overrated restaurant in the US.

[vailpass]

sides are critical with these chicken houses.

Waffles...

[Prison Bitch]

Funny this came up. I don't like fried chicken, don't think I've eaten it in the past 10 years even. No joke. Yesterday My wife brings home a couple fried chicken meals after work from Price Chopper in Overland Park. I didn't want it but decided to try. It was outstanding. Better than I remember Strouds. Seriously no joke.

[HemiEd]

Chicken Annies or Chicken Marys in Pittsburg, Ks. It depends on the day which one is best. I like the spicier of the two, I think that is Annies but you cannot go wrong with either one. Awesome Onion Rings too.

I ate at Chicken Annies the first time on a pheasant hunting trip as a kid in 1961 and it was awesome.
Last week, driving from Tablerock to Wichita, I missed my turn and ended up turning around in Chicken Annies parking lot, wishing it was later in the day so I could try it again!

[Fire Me Boy!]

Popeyes is the most overrated restaurant in the US.

No, that's McDonald's. Besides fries and their Coke products, not a thing on their entire menu worth a damn.

[TheUte]

Hash House a Go Go in Vegas, Fried Chicken and Waffles is amazing.

[Predarat]

Dillons leftover 8 piece Chicken when you are drunk is damn good too. At the end of the day (Probably after 11PM) they used to take it away from the heat, put it in a cooler with an orange $2.49 sticker on it. It was probably only good because we were piss ass drunk. Except the driver of course. But boy was it good on a dunkin eating binge at 2 or 3 in the morning.

[Rausch]

Dillons leftover 8 piece Chicken when you are drunk is damn good too. At the end of the day (Probably after 11PM) they used to take it away from the heat, put it in a cooler with an orange $2.49 sticker on it. It was probably only good because we were piss ass drunk. Except the driver of course. But boy was it good on a dunkin eating binge at 2 or 3 in the morning.

We'd by the $#it out of that and use it with mole for burritos/dishes...

[NewChief]

LoLo's Chicken & Waffles

LoLo's is impressive.

[NewChief]

Southern-style non-chain: Gus', in Memphis



This. Little Rock has a location now as well.

[vailpass]

Hash House a Go Go in Vegas, Fried Chicken and Waffles is amazing.

Yeah, it's the goods. If you're ever in Phoenix hit this place. Other than having to occasionally run into Charles Barkley it rocks...
http://loloschickenandwaffles.com/menu.php

[Fire Me Boy!]

This. Little Rock has a location now as well.

Gus' is outstanding.

[Rausch]

Since we're on the subject of chicken: every time I eat Lee's I $#it horribly and each one feels like a flame thrower.

We make dishes with habanero's and jalapenos regularly and i'm fine.

We eat Lee's chicken and despite the fact it's only mildly hot I $#it fire for 2 days.
Every time.

I love their food but....eh....only on my days off...

[vailpass]

LoLo's is impressive.

Oh yeah, you made the Phoenix run. So glad you enjoyed it...I had it yesterday to cure a hangover.

[J Diddy]

Lot's of good fried chicken down in these parts: Chicken Annies, Chicken Mary's, Gebhardts. All small family owned.

In terms of best national level I am kind of partial to Popeye's myself.

[srvy]

Funny this came up. I don't like fried chicken, don't think I've eaten it in the past 10 years even. No joke. Yesterday My wife brings home a couple fried chicken meals after work from Price Chopper in Overland Park. I didn't want it but decided to try. It was outstanding. Better than I remember Strouds. Seriously no joke.

Chopper deep fried chicken at N. Oak and Vivion Rd sucks. I find most deep fried chicken joints usually suck unless you get fresh batch right after an oil change. So many fry over and over in the same oil.

Now chopper Rotisserie Chicken is very good.

Cant imagine disliking Strouds unless you just favor rancit oil flavor over real pan fried bird.

[Predarat]

We'd by the $#it out of that and use it with mole for burritos/dishes...

It was good stuff, especially for the price, even more when you are drunk as hell.

[NewChief]

Oh yeah, you made the Phoenix run. So glad you enjoyed it...I had it yesterday to cure a hangover.

It was awesome. I still think Barrio Cafe was my favorite joint we ate at while there. Super impressive.

[BigMeatballDave]

Yes. White boys like fried chicken and grape soda, too.

:D

[MTG#10]

No, that's McDonald's. Besides fries and their Coke products, not a thing on their entire menu worth a damn.For something to be overrated a lot of people have to claim its great...I dont know anyone who likes Mcdonald's.

[vailpass]

It was awesome. I still think Barrio Cafe was my favorite joint we ate at while there. Super impressive.

You are a man of refined taste. I save the Barrio for certain guests or clients who I know will appreciate it. It's not much from the outside which I think adds to it. Very glad you dug it.

[KCUnited]

Chopper deep fried chicken at N. Oak and Vivion Rd sucks. I find most deep fried chicken joints usually suck unless you get fresh batch right after an oil change. So many fry over and over in the same oil.

Now chopper Rotisserie Chicken is very good.

Cant imagine disliking Strouds unless you just favor rancit oil flavor over real pan fried bird.

I did a stint north of the river and can vouche for that Price Copper rotisserie chicken.

I'm in PHX now, west side, but hope to make it to Lolo's.

[vailpass]

I did a stint north of the river and can vouche for that Price Copper rotisserie chicken.

I'm in PHX now, west side, but hope to make it to Lolo's.

There is one in Scottsdale but hit the original in CenPho if you can...

[Dayze]

there's a place about 20 miles from my dad in Arkansas called Montenay Chicken (I've probably butchered the spelling etc); shit it's good. It's up there with Stroud's.

[Stewie]

The best fried chicken I've ever had was at a soul food joint called Three Friend's Restaurant in KCMO. It was on Prospect around 25th street. It closed a few years ago and people cried. I think they were only open three days per week. All their food was great, but I loved the fried chicken with sides of mac/cheese and collard greens.

For nationwide fast food fried chicken I'll take Popeye's.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Chopper deep fried chicken at N. Oak and Vivion Rd sucks. I find most deep fried chicken joints usually suck unless you get fresh batch right after an oil change. So many fry over and over in the same oil.

Now chopper Rotisserie Chicken is very good.

Cant imagine disliking Strouds unless you just favor rancit oil flavor over real pan fried bird.

There's flavor in that old oil. That's why there are some restaurants that pride themselves on using old oil. Look up Dyer's in Memphis - they claim they're re-using 50-year-old oil (strained every night, obviously).

[Msmith]

Chick-ril-A just surpassed KFC in sales. With 1700 stores and closed on Sunday, it beats the KFC's 4500 stores.

Link:http://finance.yahoo.com/news/chick-fil-a-stole-kfc-s-chicken-crown-with-a-fraction-of-the-stores-151835949.html

[DMAC]

Chick-ril-A just surpassed KFC in sales. With 1700 stores and closed on Sunday, it beats the KFC's 4500 stores.

Link:http://finance.yahoo.com/news/chick-fil-a-stole-kfc-s-chicken-crown-with-a-fraction-of-the-stores-151835949.html

Christians eat there JUST because its closed on Sunday and they hate gays.

And KFC causes diarrhea.

[Pepe Silvia]

Chicken Annies or Chicken Marys in Pittsburg, Ks. It depends on the day which one is best. I like the spicier of the two, I think that is Annies but you cannot go wrong with either one. Awesome Onion Rings too.

Best chicken in the world. The German Coleslaw is the tits.

[Easy 6]

I loves me some Popeyes, its always crispy and has a spicy kick that's just right.

[loochy]

For something to be overrated a lot of people have to claim its great...I dont know anyone who likes Mcdonald's.

old people and kids love mcdonalds

[htismaqe]

Christians eat there JUST because its closed on Sunday and they hate gays.

And KFC causes diarrhea.

ROFL

[Fish]

Best I've ever had....

Olpe Chicken House
Olpe, KS

A short drive from Emporia.

[srvy]

Try Mickey d wings surprise they are AOK

[cabletech94]

bastard are making me hungry!!! i may just travel down the road a mile or so and get me some CA!!!!

yumm0!!

[scho63]

I don't eat much fried chicken but when I have the craving I always go to Pollo Campero!

http://www.campero.com/

http://www.campero.com/menu.aspx

It's fantastic flavor, their yucca fries are incredible, great selection and really affordable.

[Buzz]

Try Mickey d wings surprise they are AOK

I got those about 3 weeks ago, 5 for 2.99? Tasted great at the time, next day, ring of fire, literally crapped blood and I have an iron gut. I think they were freezer burnt from sitting in storage.

[srvy]

I got those about 3 weeks ago, 5 for 2.99? Tasted great at the time, next day, ring of fire, literally crapped blood and I have an iron gut. I think they were freezer burnt from sitting in storage.

Yeah that's the deal I tried I lucked out on not getting a water ass.

[Baby Lee]

The only beef I have about fried food, (actually is from my wife) is that the shortening that is used. Some stores only change the shortening once a week.

I've been on record how good the practices were at the Hardees where I worked in HS.

Shortening lasted three days there. Three friers, first fries only, second fries and has rounds, third chicken sammiches. The third frier gets tossed, first gets fresh each moves down a rung.

My only complaint, they made us take the third frier shortening to waste disposal before it was cool. My buddy and I were carrying the bucket, some of it splashed on his forearm, and he ran off leaving me with a bucket-load of hot grease at my feet. 2nd degree burns kept me out of 4 weeks of my senior soccer season.

[Baby Lee]

As for fried chicken, can't stand any chain outside Popeye's. Can't stand dark meat, can't stand anything less than piping hot. All I can taste is grease otherwise.

Even Popeye's is a disguise to get me some red beans and rice. Cajun sparkle, McIlhenny's, red beans, and rice. Foundation of any great meal.

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

Gus's World Famous

Yes, and it's not even a contest. Honorable mention to Willie Mae's Scotch House in New Orleans though. Their sides are better than Gus's.

Rubys Soul Food in KC in the 80s and 90s man it was good. When we worked near that area it was a must eat. After that the original Strouds before it got torn down for the Little Blue Trace flood control project. Strouds Oak Ridge Manor up North aint bad.

For quick chicken Go Chicken Go by Rockhurst College is pretty darn good. The fried livers and gizzard with gravy dippin sauce were good. That stuff was deadly when you had to go back to work outside in the heat 95 with 60% humidity.

BOOHISS!!!!!

When this thread started, I was packing out of the hotel room in Memphis. If I'd have seen Nas and NewChiefs (in my Memphis thread) endorseagement for Gus', I'da brung some home.

Ruby and my sweet adopted momma Grace Harris (Grand Emporium) helped keep me alive back in the day. Ruby's chicken was great, but her neckbones & black-eyed peas were heavenly.

Dinny

[srvy]

BOOHISS!!!!!

When this thread started, I was packing out of the hotel room in Memphis. If I'd have seen Nas and NewChiefs (in my Memphis thread) endorseagement for Gus', I'da brung some home.

Ruby and my sweet adopted momma Grace Harris (Grand Emporium) helped keep me alive back in the day. Ruby's chicken was great, but her neckbones & black-eyed peas were heavenly.

Dinny

Never tried the neckbones and BE peas remember seeing them but was to busy flappin my gums on a fried chicken thigh.

My Dad loved to chew on a chicken neck. Hell now the Tysons, Hudsons and Pilgrams dont even stick the neck inside the whole chicken like they used to. Guess nobody wants it now.

[BWillie]

Sneaky's chicken, Sioux City, IA. Fucking greasy and delicious. Their grease pit in the back of the building is overrun by chicken grease eating raccoons. In fact, it's on their logo.

[MAYHEM]

For a chain place, I like Cracker Barrel's buttermilk fried chicken special on Sundays. Pretty cheap at like 8 or 9 bucks.

[Reaper16]

As for fried chicken, can't stand any chain outside Popeye's. Can't stand dark meat, can't stand anything less than piping hot. All I can taste is grease otherwise.

Even Popeye's is a disguise to get me some red beans and rice. Cajun sparkle, McIlhenny's, red beans, and rice. Foundation of any great meal.

Well, more for me then.

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

Never tried the neckbones and BE peas remember seeing them but was to busy flappin my gums on a fried chicken thigh.

My Dad loved to chew on a chicken neck. Hell now the Tysons, Hudsons and Pilgrams dont even stick the neck inside the whole chicken like they used to. Guess nobody wants it now.

I think the neckbones in Ruby's BEPs were from a pig. It was a side-track in a chicken thread. I just remember Ruby watching me eat. She would load plate after plate until I could not eat another bite.

FTR, I am a midget with three hollow legs. Ruby was not the only person to marvel at the amount I could put away. I've been thrown out and barred from Chinese buffets. From what I understand, it's a metabolism thing or sumpm.

Dinny

[Bewbies]

Some is better than others, but I don't think there's such a thing as bad fried chicken. Shit's even tasty a couple days later straight out of the fridge..

[Predarat]

Some is better than others, but I don't think there's such a thing as bad fried chicken. Shit's even tasty a couple days later straight out of the fridge..

There used to be a place in Wichita called the Hen House. It was awful. Tasted like fried liver.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Pizza Ranch...go for the pizza, stay for the Chicken. Seriously.

[listopencil]

The best chicken I've had at a chain was from Los Pollos Hermanos. Man, that stuff was good. I just grabbed a four piece and soda value meal. The cashier kept going on and on about how I could get something good on the side but didn't really mention exactly what so I stuck with the combo. I guess they have their own proprietary drink called "Blue Sky" because the cashier was pushing that too but I wanted a grape drink. I can't get it out here in NorCal though. I stopped in during a trip through Nevada. I'm not sure what spices they use. I heard that the owner was from somewhere in South America so maybe it's Spanish?

[tooge]

Rubys Soul Food in KC in the 80s and 90s man it was good. When we worked near that area it was a must eat. After that the original Strouds before it got torn down for the Little Blue Trace flood control project. Strouds Oak Ridge Manor up North aint bad.

For quick chicken Go Chicken Go by Rockhurst College is pretty darn good. The fried livers and gizzard with gravy dippin sauce were good. That stuff was deadly when you had to go back to work outside in the heat 95 with 60% humidity.

Ok, we must have hung out together years ago. My vote would be Go Chicken Go, followed by Strouds. the wife and I did Strouds on Valentines day for dinner, good as ever. I hit Go Chicken Go for gizzards and hot sauce with that little square butter soaked bun and usually grab a two piece also. If you live in or near KC, and haven't tried it, try Go Chicken Go. They aren't generally in the best areas, but they are damn good

[tooge]

Rubys Soul Food in KC in the 80s and 90s man it was good. When we worked near that area it was a must eat. After that the original Strouds before it got torn down for the Little Blue Trace flood control project. Strouds Oak Ridge Manor up North aint bad.

For quick chicken Go Chicken Go by Rockhurst College is pretty darn good. The fried livers and gizzard with gravy dippin sauce were good. That stuff was deadly when you had to go back to work outside in the heat 95 with 60% humidity.

I'll also add that Ruby's was great. She would often come around and look at your plate when writing up your check. If you had a clean plate, your meal would be $6 or $7. If you left food on your plate, she'd charge you $8 or $9. heh

[Hammock Parties]

I went to Rye last night.

Severely underwhelmed by their fried chicken. It was just blah.

Going to try Stroud's.

[SAUTO]

Ok, we must have hung out together years ago. My vote would be Go Chicken Go, followed by Strouds. the wife and I did Strouds on Valentines day for dinner, good as ever. I hit Go Chicken Go for gizzards and hot sauce with that little square butter soaked bun and usually grab a two piece also. If you live in or near KC, and haven't tried it, try Go Chicken Go. They aren't generally in the best areas, but they are damn good

It's the greatest. I keep go sauce by the bottle at home.
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[Pasta Little Brioni]

KFC bitch

[sedated]

I always see people walking around downtown with Go Chicken Go boxes during lunch. Dont know where one is but gotta think its good if its that popular while not being a well known place.

[Hammock Parties]

KFC bitch

The more I think about the chicken I had last night the more angry I get.

12 bucks for three small pieces of completely meh fried chicken. Didn't even come with a side.

I forgot to leave a tip, too. Like I literally forgot. I'm not going back to give the guy the tip because that covered the price of the shitty chicken.

Stupid fucking hipster restaurant.

[BigMeatballDave]

Anyone mention McNuggets?

[DaveNull]

The more I think about the chicken I had last night the more angry I get.

12 bucks for three small pieces of completely meh fried chicken. Didn't even come with a side.

I forgot to leave a tip, too. Like I literally forgot. I'm not going back to give the guy the tip because that covered the price of the shitty chicken.

Stupid ****ing hipster restaurant.

Weird...I thought it was great. Did you get the livers?

You're a dick for not leaving a tip.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

The more I think about the chicken I had last night the more angry I get.

12 bucks for three small pieces of completely meh fried chicken. Didn't even come with a side.

I forgot to leave a tip, too. Like I literally forgot. I'm not going back to give the guy the tip because that covered the price of the shitty chicken.

Stupid fucking hipster restaurant.

Holy shit. What place was that? Gotta at least get a couple biscuits or something.

[DaveNull]

James Beard Award winning restaurant in Mission Farms.

[Hammock Parties]

Holy shit. What place was that? Gotta at least get a couple biscuits or something.

Rye in Leawood.

The dessert I had was pretty good, and the mashed potatoes (8 dollar mashed potatoes, lol) were good, but I've had better fried chicken at KFC, and I don't give a shit if it came from a free range or what the fuck ever.

Fucking thing SUCKS

[Hammock Parties]

Weird...I thought it was great. Did you get the livers?

You're a dick for not leaving a tip.

Nah just the chicken. Date didn't want an appetizer.

I actually intended to tip but absent-mindedly put the receipt with the tip amount in my pocket.

Don't really care to go back and fix my error. Sucks to be them.

But seriously the chicken was totally fucking bland, and seemed like there wasn't much meat on it at all. It was well cooked and not greasy but, meh.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Rye in Leawood.

The dessert I had was pretty good, and the mashed potatoes (8 dollar mashed potatoes, lol) were good, but I've had better fried chicken at KFC, and I don't give a shit if it came from a free range or what the fuck ever.

Fucking thing SUCKS

Was this a solo mission or did you have to pay for double the suck?

[Hammock Parties]

Was this a solo mission or did you have to pay for double the suck?

Like I said I had a date. She seemed to like her meal though so whatever. Live and learn.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Like I said I had a date. She seemed to like her meal though so whatever. Live and learn.

Oh yeah. Since she wants to see you again it was worth it I guess. Nothing better than ponying up on a big bill then dropping the girl the next day ROFL

[Dayze]

I literally time, to the 'T', how long from when a piece of KFC chicken hits my lips, until my butt-hole is opening up like I have the Flu.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Fuck I need a shit lunch for my cheat day. Don't make me go to kfc!!!

[Hammock Parties]

Fuck I need a shit lunch for my cheat day. Don't make me go to kfc!!!

Go to Church's.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Go to Church's.

It's pig out time!

[Dayze]

or you can go to Popeyes if you're in a hurry. What, with it being Lousiana fast and all.

[planetdoc]

In the carribean they have fried chicken with habanero hot sauce. I've been hooked ever since.

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[BucEyedPea]

Don't eat fried chicken much--if at all. I prefer it creamy with Dijon and with mushrooms.

[Fish]

I always see people walking around downtown with Go Chicken Go boxes during lunch. Dont know where one is but gotta think its good if its that popular while not being a well known place.

There's one on Troost. 50th-51st St, right along there. I work nearby. It's not really anything great. I wouldn't put it above KFC or anything. Menu is really simple. Not many choices. But it's reasonably cheap for chicken, and they have gizzards and livers if you're into fried chicken scraps...

[Hammock Parties]

Going to RC's on Tuesday. Is it good? Looks good.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Going to RC's on Tuesday. Is it good? Looks good.

Strouds was a COMPLETE disappointment when I went. I'm not even exaggerating. It was Soooo blah

[Hammock Parties]

Strouds was a COMPLETE disappointment when I went. I'm not even exaggerating. It was Soooo blah

Yeah I've heard it's very overrated.

[Baby Lee]

Going to RC's on Tuesday. Is it good? Looks good.

I think Stroud's, when it's on its game, is better for chicken. But my dad LOVES RCs. Might have to do with his union having so many of their meetings there for years, I dunno. But he rarely pipes up on where to go when we're deciding to go out out eat, unless he gets a hankering for RCs.

It's definitely homestyle, homemade, down home. It's not a polished chain with doo-dads and gee-gaws all over the walls and pizzarino shooter balls for 'appz' or anything.

[Baby Lee]

Strouds was a COMPLETE disappointment when I went. I'm not even exaggerating. It was Soooo blah

The best Stroud's, bar none, was the one on Holmes or whatever that they demolished to put in the overpass. The one in Fairway is still nice. Haven't been to any others.

[Pablo]

Just go to Pizza Ranch. Eat at the buffet with the horde of welfare recipients and their shoe-less four year olds.

[Nickhead]

go chicken go

denver; the white fence farm http://whitefencefarmco.com/

[Pitt Gorilla]

Chicken Annie's east of Girard. Better than Annie's and Mary's in Yale and much, much better than Pichler's Chicken Annie's in Pittsburg.

Now you know.

[BWillie]

Christians eat there JUST because its closed on Sunday and they hate gays.

And KFC causes diarrhea.

Im not Christian and I love Chik Filet. But, im not like most of the ppl nowadays that concern myself with what politics a company has, if they help the community, or how they treat their employees. I literally do not care. I only concern myself to how they add benefit and value to my life. And Chik filet is very taste. I also like some hippie products because they also are delicious. If they wish to pay their workers 4 dollars/hr and not let them have breaks... and ppl still want to work there them thats a pretty amazing business strategy

[BlackHelicopters]

Bartos in Frontenac KS.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Im not Christian and I love Chik Filet. But, im not like most of the ppl nowadays that concern myself with what politics a company has, if they help the community, or how they treat their employees. I literally do not care. I only concern myself to how they add benefit and value to my life. And Chik filet is very taste. I also like some hippie products because they also are delicious. If they wish to pay their workers 4 dollars/hr and not let them have breaks... and ppl still want to work there them thats a pretty amazing business strategy

I honestly admire the fact that you have been unabashedly unashamed of just how selfish of a human being you are over the last however many years you've been posting here. I really don't mean that in a bad way. You're fucking honest about it. Most people just lie out of their asses about not being that way when really they are. So kudos to you for being yourself and not giving a fuck what anyone thinks about it.

[Baby Lee]

Went to Southern next to Pappy's by SLU this weekend. Place is God Damned modern miracle. Somehow, each of their offerings have a 'little' tweak that makes it disinctive and delicious. A certain spice that no one else includes, a certain texture that lingers on your tongue and in your reveries.
From their chicken [I stepped up to cluckin' hot, and it was HOT!!] all the way down to the pickle slices, everything tastes like it could only come from there.
It's inspiring and maddening at the same time, because the food is delicious yet you know you have no way of replicating it at home. And further, it's hard to put into words, because you can't quite place what makes it so delicious.
For instance, the Hoppin' John has some green shoots in it that gives it an absolute ZING! Not hot, yet not mild, strong and distinctive, but you can't just say 'oh, that's collards, or lemongrass, or xxx other aromatic. Just a little bit of 'weed' that makes the entire bowl of mundane peas and rice delicious.
I have a sneaking suspicion that the flavor of the mashed potatoes is influenced by some reduction of celery and cream, but again I'd be endless weeks in the kitchen replicating it.

Deviled eggs, pickled beets, mac'n'cheese. All perfect.

The pickle slices taste simultaneously like the perfect pickle for the meal, and like no other pickle you've tasted before, again down to the particular mix of spices and aromatics.

And the chicken, holy hell. It's that type of hot that is unambigious, but totally addictive. It doesn't sneak up on you. It's not masked by sweetness. It's not vinegary or garlicy. It's straight up Bhut Jalokia slow simmered in butter and oil, then the chicken comes right out of the fryer into the concoction. Not that there isn't already a ton of spice rubbed into the meat and mixed into the coating beforehand.

It's a tiny place, and it takes a bit because every order is cooked fresh, but man. It's more than a meal. It's an experience, leading to a lifetime of memories.

http://www.stlsouthern.com/

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[Fire Me Boy!]

Went to Southern next to Pappy's by SLU this weekend. Place is God Damned modern miracle. Somehow, each of their offerings have a 'little' tweak that makes it disinctive and delicious. A certain spice that no one else includes, a certain texture that lingers on your tongue and in your reveries.
From their chicken [I stepped up to cluckin' hot, and it was HOT!!] all the way down to the pickle slices, everything tastes like it could only come from there.
It's inspiring and maddening at the same time, because the food is delicious yet you know you have no way of replicating it at home. And further, it's hard to put into words, because you can't quite place what makes it so delicious.
For instance, the Hoppin' John has some green shoots in it that gives it an absolute ZING! Not hot, yet not mild, strong and distinctive, but you can't just say 'oh, that's collards, or lemongrass, or xxx other aromatic. Just a little bit of 'weed' that makes the entire bowl of mundane peas and rice delicious.
I have a sneaking suspicion that the flavor of the mashed potatoes is influenced by some reduction of celery and cream, but again I'd be endless weeks in the kitchen replicating it.

Deviled eggs, pickled beets, mac'n'cheese. All perfect.

The pickle slices taste simultaneously like the perfect pickle for the meal, and like no other pickle you've tasted before, again down to the particular mix of spices and aromatics.

And the chicken, holy hell. It's that type of hot that is unambigious, but totally addictive. It doesn't sneak up on you. It's not masked by sweetness. It's not vinegary or garlicy. It's straight up Bhut Jalokia slow simmered in butter and oil, then the chicken comes right out of the fryer into the concoction. Not that there isn't already a ton of spice rubbed into the meat and mixed into the coating beforehand.

It's a tiny place, and it takes a bit because every order is cooked fresh, but man. It's more than a meal. It's an experience, leading to a lifetime of memories.

http://www.stlsouthern.com/

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Looks really good! You can always tell a chicken place knows what they're doing when they put it on top of a slice of bread.

[Baby Lee]

Another pic to give you an idea of how the chicken comes together.

http://i.imgur.com/vvZPwTm.jpg

Secret tip, they'll give you an extra little cup with the final 'dip' of heat they dunk the chicken in [we'll call it chili oil], and you can take it home with you with the bread under, and it's great to toast the bread and dip it in the sauce, to go with any leftovers you have.

Also, just look at the presentation they put into a side of deviled eggs [they top them with a slice of pickled okra, don't know why they're not in the picture].

http://www.divebars2fivestars.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/deviled-eggs.jpg

[Fire Me Boy!]

Another pic to give you an idea of how the chicken comes together.

http://i.imgur.com/vvZPwTm.jpg

Secret tip, they'll give you an extra little cup with the final 'dip' of heat they dunk the chicken in [we'll call it chili oil], and you can take it home with you with the bread under, and it's great to toast the bread and dip it in the sauce, to go with any leftovers you have.



Sounds like what Gus' in Memphis does. They fry the chicken, then take a ladle of the fry oil, toss in some cayenne, and then toss the chicken in the oil. Some of the best I've ever had.

I love fried chicken, but it's such a mess to make.

[KCTitus]

Went to Southern next to Pappy's by SLU this weekend...

Open till 7pm for dinner...not surprised, you dont want to be around that part of town after dark. Which sucks, when Im around there on business and nothings open.

[Baby Lee]

Open till 7pm for dinner...not surprised, you dont want to be around that part of town after dark. Which sucks, when Im around there on business and nothings open.

Eh, it's St. Louis. All the difference in the world between 'in danger' and 'near danger.'

They're a block from The Fox theatre and less than that from SLU main campus. Their entire backside abuts a high school football field.

They close as early as they do because, like Pappy's they cook and serve until the stuff they made fresh that day runs out.

[KCTitus]

Eh, it's St. Louis. All the difference in the world between 'in danger' and 'near danger.'

They're a block from The Fox theatre and less than that from SLU main campus. Their entire backside abuts a high school football field.

They close as early as they do because, like Pappy's they cook and serve until the stuff they made fresh that day runs out.

Oh...I know the area...quite well. I've been in that neck of the woods regularly for business for nearly a decade. Finding something decent to eat that's not 30 minutes away, in the evening, is challenging.

[Baby Lee]

Oh...I know the area...quite well. I've been in that neck of the woods regularly for business for nearly a decade. Finding something decent to eat that's not 30 minutes away, in the evening, is challenging.

Well, now the good news is you'll always have IKEA for bright lights, open spaces, and all the steamed salmon you can handle. ;)

[KCTitus]

Well, now the good news is you'll always have IKEA for bright lights, open spaces, and all the steamed salmon you can handle. ;)

LOL...I actually plan to hit up Southern for lunch on my next trip. Looks great.

[Valiant]

I was shocked how decent pizza ranch chicken was. I would never go there during a rush though.

[Chiefshrink]

My great grandma's !!!

[Chiefshrink]

Another pic to give you an idea of how the chicken comes together.

http://i.imgur.com/vvZPwTm.jpg

Secret tip, they'll give you an extra little cup with the final 'dip' of heat they dunk the chicken in [we'll call it chili oil], and you can take it home with you with the bread under, and it's great to toast the bread and dip it in the sauce, to go with any leftovers you have.

Also, just look at the presentation they put into a side of deviled eggs [they top them with a slice of pickled okra, don't know why they're not in the picture].

http://www.divebars2fivestars.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/deviled-eggs.jpg

Baby, how much you weigh ???:D

[Baby Lee]

Baby, how much you weigh ???:D

Dude, if you're talking about my leftover bread/sauce tip. Sure it's bread and oil, but when it's as spicy as that you're not getting calories out of the bargain.

One chicken wing and one slice of bread and you won't want to eat anything the rest of the day. And even if you did, your mouth would be in such and uproar it would go on strike. ;)

Not to mention, the spice likely sends your metabolism through the stratosphere.

[gblowfish]

Extreme Brining....
Is this how Stroud's does it???
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[RobBlake]

i love roscoes

[Great Expectations]

The best I've ever had is at Willie Mae's Scotch House.

[Rain Man]

A new fried chicken place opened up about a block from my house. I was pretty excited to give it a try and finally got to it last week. It was pretty good, even though the proportions were pretty small. It annoys me when I get two side dishes, and then when I get home my "side dishes" are in those little condiment containers. Can you give me an actual serving, please?

The good news is that they serve french fries. I now have access to french fries one block away. How cool is that?

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