Honey Butter Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

1. Honey Butter Fried Chicken

9.0
3361 N Elston Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Northwest Side · 143 tips and reviews

Veronica G.Veronica Galvez: Very delicious chicken. The Mac and cheese portion is a little small, but worth the wait! Definitely a must try.

Illi R.Illi Rebolledo: I got the chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The coleslaw inside added a nice savory crunch. The Mac and cheese is also great. It has a little spice that really adds dimension.

Eli S.Eli Speigel: The fried chicken is of course amazing. Also may favorite Mac and cheese around.

Parson's Chicken & Fish is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

2. Parson's Chicken & Fish

9.0
2952 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Humboldt & N Richmond), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Logan Square · 184 tips and reviews

Haley H.Haley H.: try the boozy slushies, the fried chicken, the hush puppies and baked beans! go at night and sit outside in the back, they build bonfires

Alexis B.Alexis Budejen: Great drinks. Great fried chicken and fish. Great vibes.

Brittany N.Brittany Nicole: The patio is great on a breezy summer night. Can't go wrong with the Fried Amish wings and a negroni slushy (if you like gin)

Velvet Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

3. Velvet Taco

8.9
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews

Kyle W.Kyle Wilson: Chicken tikka, buffalo chicken, and pork belly - really just anything!

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Taco heaven! Choices range from vegetarian, healthy (tacos w/crispy lettuce instead of tortillas), Indian flavored, bbq, tuna poke style, seafood etc. & $10 roasted chicken specials on Mondays!👍

Graylyn R.Graylyn Roose: The chicken tikka tacos are my favorite, with the falafel tacos not far behind! Lots of space and great for groups, and a decent local beer selection too. What more could you want from a taco place?

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

4. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

9.0
233 W Erie St (btwn N St Clair St & N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 77 tips and reviews

Global H.Global Highlander: Great fried chicken sandwich (the original is slightly spicy, and the spicy is apparently very spicy), good coffee from Dark Matter Coffee, and a variety of donuts.

StefanieStefanie: Fried chicken sandwich is the way to go with a side of Nutella latte. And don't forget a donut. Any donut.

J L.J L: "Sweet Heat" fried chicken donut sandwich and the original fried chicken sandwich made spicy are top-notch. Get both!

The Roost Carolina Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

5. The Roost Carolina Kitchen

8.7
1467 W Irving Park Rd (at N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lakeview · 42 tips and reviews

Kenney M.Kenney Marlatt: My favorite order is the spicy chicken biscuit sandwich with just pickles. The Nashville Hot is also excellent if you want more heat.

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Spicy chicken is fantastic. Great biscuits, slaw and cobbler too. They fry to order so call ahead if you don't want to wait.

Taryn G.Taryn Goodge: This place has some of the best Fried Chicken in Chicago, easy. Their biscuits are heavenly, and the mac and cheese is incredible. Please try this place!

Nando's is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

6. Nando's

8.7
953 W Randolph St (at N Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Portuguese Restaurant · West Town · 33 tips and reviews

Meredith B.Meredith B: Finally in Chicago! Been to Nandos in DC and London but so happy to have one at home. Try the medium spice chicken - delicious flavor. Staff is very helpful and the atmosphere is fun!

Subhro M.Subhro M: Amazing 1/4 chicken, love the peri peri sauce, corn on the cob and chicken livers along with Portuguese rolls

Jadin K.Jadin K: The chicken is great quality and the sauces are to die for. The mango-lime is my favorite. The chocolate spoon cake is an awesome. Great wait service and its a super cool and trendy spot.

Dove's Luncheonette is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

7. Dove's Luncheonette

9.2
1545 N Damen Ave (btwn Milwaukee Ave & Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Wicker Park · 95 tips and reviews

ashish r.ashish rastogi: Chicken fried chicken is super good!! The brisket taco is equally good...

Margo M.Margo M.: Everything has been sooo good (Burnt Ends Hash, Avocado Toast, Atlanta Beach Pie, Fried Chicken w/verde chorizo gravy)!! And the service is great!!

L K.L K: Excellent fried chicken. But be warned - it's a heavy meal! Also the bacon side is great.

Longman & Eagle is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

8. Longman & Eagle

9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 352 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Chavez: Excellent whiskey bar, equally as great for brunch. Try the chicken and waffles or the duck egg hash -- both are delicious, well-portioned and incredibly filling.

Elisa L.Elisa Li: chicken and waffles! and duck confit ! cocktails are a bit strong for brunch but still very good. really nice staff. get the toast and jam side.

ChicagoistChicagoist: Brunch isn’t just for hipsters here. Try the duck egg hash, biscuits and gravy teeming with huge chunks of pork sausage and especially their chicken and waffles, which are among the best in the city. Read more.

Luella’s Southern Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

9. Luella’s Southern Kitchen

8.9
4609 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Eastwood Ave & W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Ravenswood · 36 tips and reviews

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: This casual Lincoln Square BYOB restaurant serves Southern fare such as chicken gumbo, bourbon chicken and waffles, fried green tomato BLT and beignets. Read more.

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Comfort-food favorites here include the heavenly bourbon chicken and waffles, and the crispy catfish tacos, perfectly brittle with a crumbly coating, dressed with cayenne remoulade and vinegar slaw. Read more.

Lauren H.Lauren H: Chicken & waffles and catfish tacos are outstanding!

Flo & Santos is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

10. Flo & Santos

8.8
1310 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 109 tips and reviews

Alexandra H.Alexandra Hoover: Can't go wrong with anything here- The pizza is amazing, and I'd also highly recommend the Flying Pork Wings and the Grilled Chicken on Ciabatta. Wonderful!

Joe M.Joe Martei: The buffalo pork wings rocks!!!

Zach A.Zach Albarran: Best flying pork wings, pizza, pierogis in chicago!

Garifuna Flava - A Taste of Belize is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

11. Garifuna Flava - A Taste of Belize

8.9
2516 W 63rd St (at S Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Caribbean Restaurant · Chicago Lawn · 29 tips and reviews

Andre W.Andre Webb: Great food and service! Awesome jerk chicken w/ red beans and rice with cabbage.

ChicagoistChicagoist: Try the briskly spicy jerk chicken, a crowd-pleaser that practically melts off the bones, and served with silky braised cabbage, rice, and fried plantains. Read more.

Sean A.Sean Armani: Authentic Belizean food! The jerk chicken is amazing!

The Publican is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

12. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa W: Get the roasted chicken and split with a friend. It's huge, and some of the best around. Then go family style on charcuterie plates and pork rinds.

Mark B.Mark B: Decadent and so tasty, the chicken liver pate is a must! Recommend the farm chicken with fries (soaked in chicken fat) and the perfectly cooked pork belly. This place is a must for any meat lover!

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: With a focus on seafood and pork this gastropub won't disappoint. Make sure to try their charcuterie, farm chicken, or any of the seafood offerings. Read more.

Au Cheval is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

13. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews

Sue I.Sue Im: General Jane's chicken is absolutely delicious! Also don't forget to get the single(or double) burger with a fried egg and bacon on top.

Julia P.Julia Park: Usually not a huge fan of burgers. But their hamburgers (with both bacon and egg) are from another world. Also, better than the burgers are the general jane chicken!!!! Awesome service too :)

Jen M.Jen Marquez Ginn: Outside of the amazing burgers, the honey fried chicken is phenomenal. Bone marrow is amazing as well. Don't forget your Jameson with a pickle back shot!

Taste of Lebanon is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

14. Taste of Lebanon

8.8
1509 W Foster Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Lebanese Restaurant · Andersonville · 62 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: This place is best for take-out, but they do have a small amount of seating. We like stopping here on our way to or from Foster beach. Great chicken shwarma and falafel. Cash only!

Kevin B.Kevin B.: Love this place long time. Chicken salad is awesome.

Nick M.Nick Mousikofilos: Everything is fresh and home made incredible falafels chicken and beef shawarma and lentil soup all made from scratch!

Urban Vegan is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Chicago.

15. Urban Vegan

9.1
1605 W Montrose Ave (at Ashland), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · South East Ravenswood · 34 tips and reviews

Alisa D.Alisa Dowell: Pad thai with soy chicken is really good. I also love the yellow curry with tofu.

marfamarfa: Get the curry.. with soy chicken.. its my favorite.

Julie F.Julie Fekete: The soy chicken wrap and green power salad (with peanut sauce) are my two favorite items on the menu!