Avoid all fried chicken chains except these 10

Fried Chicken is a cuisine that appears in many different cultures and areas of the world. Every corner of the world has its own twist, and that has led to a plethora of options in the US and internationally. So, enjoy this list of the best fried chicken chains.

#1 Pollo Campero

Pollo Campero.

Pollo Campero ranked 2nd in USA Today’s Best Fast Food Fried Chicken. Pollo Campero has been in the chicken business since 1971 and started in Guatemala. The unique thing about the way this chicken is prepared is that it is first marinated before being hand breaded and fried. This gives a restaurant a unique fried chicken experience that really stands out.

#2 Jollibee

Fried chicken.

When you think of the Philippines, you might not automatically think of fried chicken, but Jollibee is proof that the rice and gravy served with your chicken is just as good, if not better, than mashed potatoes and biscuits. Don’t forget the spaghetti and Filipino-style peach mango pie! Like Pollo Campero, Jollibee first marinates its famous Chickenjoy before it is breaded and fried.

#3 Bonchon

Fried chicken.

Bonchon is a fried chicken chain from Korea that prides itself on being super crispy! This is done by double frying the chicken after hand kneading each piece. After all the flavor has been locked in, it is hand brushed with the perfect amount of its sauce. It has a mission to “share the joy of Korean comfort food around the world.”

#4 Picking up the cane

Raising Cane.

Raising Cane’s isn’t just a fried chicken place. It’s a fried chicken place that supports over 30,000 local businesses across America. These organizations include food banks, public education, fitness programs, no-kill rescues, small businesses, and more. With its simplistic menu, either chicken fingers or a chicken sandwich with a variety of sides, you won’t experience any decision fatigue here!

#5 Ladies

Fried chicken.

Among other menu items like burgers and hot dogs, Checkers also serves chicken, chicken sandwiches and wings! Since it was founded in Mobile, Alabama in 1986, it has grown to 500 franchise locations in 30 states across the country. If your state doesn’t have a Checker, it might have a Rally (which is the same company with the same food).

#6 Bojangles Famous Chicken and Biscuits

Fried chicken.

Bojangles was created in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina. You should go to a southern-bred chicken place for truly southern fried chicken. It has more than 800 restaurants in 17 states and employs more than 9,000 people. In addition to its fried chicken, it recently introduced the Peach Cobbler to the menu.

#7 Gus’s Fried Chicken

Fried chicken.

Gus’s Fried Chicken doesn’t just serve delicious fried chicken, it has a history of serving the establishment. Raised in the Jim Crow era in Mason, Tennessee, Gus helped bridge the racial divide with his pup. His Southern Spicy Fried Chicken is not to be confused with Nashville Hot Chicken. Every item is made fresh and the chicken is made to order. Polish off your chicken with a slice of your favorite pie. Comes in: Southern Plain Pecan, Checkered, Sweet Potato, and Chocolate. They are also baked daily.

#8 Church Chicken

Chicken of the Church.

Church’s Chicken is the Texas version of fried chicken. In keeping with Texas’ unofficial motto, “Go big or go home,” the portions are big, bold, and they’ve had 70 years to perfect their menu. Don’t forget one of their great sides like Honey Butter Biscuits, Jalapeno Cheese Bombers, Corn on the Cob or Fried Okra. Want more sweetness? You can get apple pie or iced honey butter cookies for dessert.

#9 from Zaxby’s

Zaxby’s car.

At Zaxby’s, you can customize your meal with 12 signature sauces, from Ranch to Nuclear Hot. Zaxby’s is made primarily of Fingerz and chicken wings. You can also get the chicken as a salad or sandwich. Top it off with a craft lemonade and toasted white cheddar bites.

#10 Skinny chicks

Fried chicken.

Slim Chickens is newer to the fried chicken game, and the founders are still at the helm. Slim Chickens specializes in chicken, buffalo wings, sandwiches, salads and wraps. You can enjoy its desserts in jars, which come in Oreo Cheesecake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Brownie Pudding and Cookie Dough Brownie.

The post Avoid All Fried Chicken Chains Except These 10 appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.