12 Best Chicken Restaurants near Rancho Santa Margarita

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  • KFC 29840 Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita Chicken · $

    1 KFC

    3.6 Good 111 Reviews

    29840 Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Crispy Colonel Sandwich Meal
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo
    • Build-A-Bucket 8pc Tenders
    • 5 PC Nugget Kids Meal

    “We had to wait about 5 minutes for our food but it was worth the wait! The chicken was really good! I've been to other locations where the chicken was terrible. So much so that this was the last time I was going to try KFC. But I will be back to this location only!”

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  • Dave's Hot Chicken 24440 Alicia Parkway Ste A, Mission Viejo Chicken · $

    2 Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.8 Superb 348 Reviews

    24440 Alicia Parkway Ste A, Mission Viejo · 6.86 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cauli Dave's 3 1 Cauli Tender & 1 Cauli Slider w Fries
    • 2 Extra Hot and Hot Chicken Real Bomb
    • Dave's 3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w Fries
    • 2 Sliders w Mac Medium and Hot

    “The food is high quality and they offer a large array of options such as cauliflower for my vegetarian friends. The meat is also halal which makes me feel more comfortable with what im eating. The staff are helpful and friendly. The place is well maintained, not usually crowded and clean.”

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  • Dizzy Bird 555 The, Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo Chicken · $

    3 Dizzy Bird

    4.7 Superb 132 Reviews

    555 The, Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo · 8.07 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Whole Chicken 1 Plate of It Split 4 Ways
    • Grilled Wraps Catering Tray Ala Carte
    • Mediterranean Salad - Catering Bowl
    • Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes

    “Exceeded all my expectations, food was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced, the portion size was huge, and the staff was incredibly friendly and made my experience even better. My new go to at the mission Viejo mall, I hope they open more stand alone locations!”

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  • Chick-fil-A 28201 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel Fast Food · $

    4 Chick-fil-A

    4.3 Superb 206 Reviews

    28201 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel · 8.94 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
    • Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich

    “I went through the Chick-fil-A drive-thru and jokingly asked the guy at the window if he could sprinkle some love on my food. Without missing a beat, he blew a kiss to my bag and even made a heart with his hands! It absolutely made my day. It was one of the sweetest customer service experiences I've ever had. Thank you for going above and beyond to make a simple meal so memorable!”

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  • El Pollo Norteño Lake Forest 23591 Rockfield Blvd G, Lake Forest Chicken · $

    5 El Pollo Norteño Lake Forest

    4.4 Superb 111 Reviews

    23591 Rockfield Blvd G, Lake Forest · 8.1 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • 3 Piece Meal White Meat Chicken Plate
    • Quesadilla Carnitas
    • Al Pastor Bowl
    • Charro Beans

    “Stopped in for lunch. Great service. Didn't catch the server's name but she was very friendly. Food was very good. Been looking for grilled chicken, I dont fare well with the crazy chicken, so this was very refreshing. Will be back. Posted a Pic of our order 8 piece family meal and menu.”

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  • Crimson Coward 23706 El Toro Road, Lake Forest Chicken · $

    6 Crimson Coward

    4.2 Good 139 Reviews

    23706 El Toro Road, Lake Forest · 7.25 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Sauce
    • Snash Double Cheeseburger
    • Crimson Onion Joey Style

    “Love this place there food is so clean and tasty. Best chicken spot I have been to. I have been to almost all of them from Dave’s to hotties to Breds. But this one by far is the tastiest and most juicy. If you like your chicken juicy and crispy this is the place to try. Try them out asap if you havnt yet.”

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  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 26801 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo Chicken · $

    7 Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    4.0 Good 281 Reviews

    26801 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo · 9.76 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • The 3 Finger Combo - 3 Chicken Fingers
    • The Caniac Combo - 6 Chicken Fingers
    • The Box Combo - 4 Chicken Fingers
    • 4 Piece Chicken Fingers

    “Food is always good and yummy. Love their sweet tea and kids meals are the best.”

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  • Chick-fil-A 26861 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo Fast Food · $

    8 Chick-fil-A

    3.9 Good 204 Reviews

    26861 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo · 9.8 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
    • Chick-Fil-A Chick-N-Minis
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich
    • Grilled Nuggets

    “Stopped here for some chicken sandwiches. We enjoy the spicy and original sandwiches and recommend them. A little disappointed as our old regular chick fil a would allow us to order our fries well done. This one won’t. We like them well done!”

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  • Chick-fil-A 24011 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills Fast Food · $

    9 Chick-fil-A

    3.8 Good 145 Reviews

    24011 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills · 7.82 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Waffle Fries
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Pepper Jack
    • Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
    • Chick-Fil-A Deluxe Sandwich

    “I went here and ordered my usual which is a box of chicken nuggets, a box of chicken strips, a kale crunch, and a large iced tea. Chick-Fil-A takes the same here in Los Angeles vs Miami. The strips arent as greasy as Popeyes. overall very good”

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  • KFC 24541 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest Chicken · $

    10 KFC

    3.5 Good 150 Reviews

    24541 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest · 6.93 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Crispy Colonel Sandwich Meal
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo
    • 2 Piece Drum & Thigh Meal
    • Kentucky Fried Chicken

    “When I was here the worker, Gavin helped me out I told him I needed the new “ PUNCHMADE VERITY MEAL “ and he saluted to me and said “ verity verity verity verity verity “, I was quite pleased with this because he then put in a order of a 20 pc with a Diet Coke, he knew that Marlon was in the building and that I don’t drink regular coke because I have to MOG and slay the ltb’s. I got my food and it had extra VER1TY sauce on it freaky style. Gavin then came to my table and whispered verity in my ears and then proceeded to tell me he was “escaping the matrix” with his friend, bhagyesh Padwal.”

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  • Chick-fil-A 26792 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch Fast Food · $

    11 Chick-fil-A

    3.4 Good 241 Reviews

    26792 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch · 5.13 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
    • Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich

    “The Chick-Fil-A in Foothill Ranch is excellent! The chicken nuggets, waffle fries, Mac and cheese, and fruit cups are always freshly prepared and absolutely delicious! My two toddler sons and I go to this location approximately twice a week, and every visit I am always impressed by how good the service is and how incredibly CLEAN everything is. My sons absolutely love coming here, because the food is so yummy and they love playing in the indoor playground. Additionally, the owner of the Chick-Fil-A is amazing! She is very kind, helpful, and generous with customers. She takes the time to talk with my toddler sons every visit and it is evident that she truly cares about providing guests with a great experience! This is literally the BEST Chick-Fil-A location, and I highly recommend checking it out!”

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  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 23462 Los Alisos Boulevard, Mission Viejo Chicken · $

    12 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

    3.0 Average 360 Reviews

    23462 Los Alisos Boulevard, Mission Viejo · 6.28 miles

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy
    • 2pc Signature Chicken Combo
    • Classic Chicken Sandwich
    • ¼ Pound Popcorn Shrimp

    “Really no sauce 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”

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