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

1. 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

Emily E.Emily Erickson: The spicy chicken sandwich is the best.

Lauren M.Lauren Meade: Highly recommend the spicy chicken biscuit! Both the chicken & the biscuit are perfect. Sides are so-so. Slaw is ok; Mac n cheese disappointing. However, I didn't care b/c the sandwich was spectacular

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.

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

2. The Roost Carolina Kitchen

8.5
455 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Union St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Fulton River District · 26 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: The spicy chicken biscuit is what heaven is made of. A massive hunk of spicy yet subtly sweet fried chicken shoved between two salty buttery slabs of biscuit. Read more.

Justine G.Justine G.: Spicy chicken, peach cobbler, and biscuits are fantastic!

Dr. N.Dr. Noisewater: Spicy chicken sandwich is the best!

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Chicken in Chicago.

3. Chick-fil-A

8.3
30 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 147 tips and reviews

Jennie T.Jennie Thai: Spicy chicken deluxe sandwich. Even in its to-go form, it looks good (not flatten)! Yum! You don't need hot sauce for this.

Jason G.Jason Gilmore: EAT the Spicy Chicken Deluxe and DRINK the handspan milkshake

Hung D.Hung Dang: Awesome spicy chicken sandwich

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

4. 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

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Hush puppies are a must! If you like spicy things get the hot chicken and put the sauces that are at the table on top!

Shannon H.Shannon Hallowell: So much fun, hot chicken is awesome. Never had something here that I didnt like. Frozen drinks are always a good decision. Great prices on beer specials

Andre W.Andre Williams: Hot chicken is great as well as frozen negroni

Great Sea Chinese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Chicken in Chicago.

5. Great Sea Chinese Restaurant

8.3
3254 W Lawrence Ave (at N Spaulding Ave), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Albany Park · 45 tips and reviews

Casandra S.Casandra S.: Best lollipop sweet n spicy chicken wings ever!!!!!!

PandaBelle c.PandaBelle chicAGo: Get the Kam Pong Shrimp (same sauce as the Kam Pong Gi [spicy chicken wings]) - you won't be sorry!

Joseph K.Joseph Kim: Best spicy chicken in town

Silk Road Oriental Express is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Chicken in Chicago.

6. Silk Road Oriental Express

7.6
19 S La Salle St (btwn W Madison St & W Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · The Loop · 15 tips and reviews

Ryan Y.Ryan Yepsen: Spicy Chicken is where it's at. Trust me, get it on special every Friday!

David S.David Savage: Get the spicy chicken. Oh soo good!

Francis F.Francis Floresca: Order the spicy chicken

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

7. The Budlong

7.9
125 S Clark St (W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · The Loop · 16 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian McG: Hot chicken sandwich and biscuit is the way to go

Consta K.Consta K: Heavily overpriced boring hot chicken.

AditAdit: Hot chicken sandwich!

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

8. 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

Fletcher R.Fletcher Rhoads: Watch out chic-fil-a, this spicy chicken sandwich is amazing! Get the combo, the fries are good too.

Derek M.Derek Morrin: Spicy chicken in a donut, do it!

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: I was not satisfied with today's spicy chicken sandwich...who ever made it forgot to add the lettuce & what ever crunchy veg. usually add to it. So I can say food is not consistent. Disappointed. 😒

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Chicken in Chicago.

9. Chick-fil-A

8.0
177 N State St Lbby 1A, Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · The Loop · 64 tips and reviews

JR D.JR D.: The best spicy chicken burger I've had!! Daymmmm

Toria L.Toria L: The spicy chicken sandwich is kind of plain. Just chicken + pickles. The service is great though!

Blanca G.Blanca Green: Line was long but it moved fast. Best spicy chicken sandwich I've ever had. It was actually spicy! Yum! The fries are really good too and their cheese sauce is ok. I thought the sauce was too salty.

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

10. Antique Taco

8.6
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews

Amruta B.Amruta Buge: The "Sweet and Spicy Chicken Tacos" are bomb. Taste a lot like Chicken kababs! 😍

ChicagoistChicagoist: The flavors are nowhere near traditional, but the tortillas are, and they're fresh. It's the perfect canvas for interesting flavor combinations like the sweet and spicy chicken. Read more.

Eli S.Eli Speigel: Sweet and spicy chicken tacos

Doc B's Fresh Kitchen River North is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Chicken in Chicago.

11. Doc B's Fresh Kitchen River North

8.8
55 E Grand Ave (Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 34 tips and reviews

Jeremy C.Jeremy C: Great option for takeout if on business travel. Just go right up to the host stand. Like the spicy chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries.

onr k.onr kasm: Hot chicken was really awesome

Carlos B.Carlos B: Hot Chicken is delicious and huge. Can easily split with someone.

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

12. Nando's

8.6
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

Yani L.Yani Loper: The chicken is a specialty of course, and the cute decor and lively atmosphere makes this place amazing as well

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

13. Velvet Taco

9.0
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews

T A.T Allen: The Spicy Chicken Tikka taco is delicious.

MaggieMaggie: The spicy chicken tikka masala was one of our favorites! On the other hand, I didn't love the curry mayo on the fish&chips.

Fitsum A.Fitsum Assalif: Spicy Chicken Tikka and Beef Brisket taco are my favorite

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

14. 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

TT: Hot Chicken & waffles!!

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Nashville Chicken & Waffles (Buttermilk Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles)

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

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

15. Portillo's

8.9
7300 W Lawrence Ave (Harlem ave.), Harwood Heights, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 5 tips and reviews

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Great spicy chicken sandwich.

Tyeshia B.Tyeshia Barnes: It was good. I have to try the chocolate cake or shake everyone raves about next time!

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Spent an obnoxiously long time in the drive-through for two excellent chocolate shakes.