17 Best Chicken Restaurants in San Jose

Jojo’s Hot Chicken Food Trucks • $
1587 Kooser Rd, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Sandwich & Chicken Tenders and Fries
Fried Chicken
Extra Sauce
Coleslaw
Slider

“I don't get time to myself at all, so when I did last night, I wanted to try this place because I have had it bookmarked for some time and I was craving Nashville hot chicken. I thought this was on Kooser and Blossom, but it's on Kooser and Camden, so just FYI. Located in a small parking lot (liquor store and a nail salon, I believe). I had to park illegally otherwise I wouldn't know where to park. They have a kiosk. You just place your order, pay, and wait for your number to be called. If you include your phone number, you will get a text when your meal is ready, too. I ordered their #1 (sliders w/ fries). I used to test myself by ordering the spiciest, but since I am older I am aware I need to play it safe, so I would not hurt myself. I ordered the medium spicy (def not spicy), so I would order HOT next time. The chicken was tender, not dry.. I loved the crinkle cut fries. Barely any coleslaw, but the thick slices of pickles gave it that crunchy tartiness texture to the dry rub! The JoJo sauce was delicious and creamy. For the first time I did not check emails. I did exactly what I wanted to do; decluttered my home, setup my Buddhist alter, and finished 2 Netflix series (The Watcher and Devil in Ohio). I am going to try and finish Midnight Mass before returning to work Tuesday. I also plan to take Friday off to hangout w/ Gavin. The work will be there, Gavin will turn 13 next year; I will never be able to get the time back. But the point I was trying to make is.. go out and try a new spot! Go and knock off a bookmark! Explore! What a perfect way to end 2023 w/ this review. Not new year, new me but I need to center my energy on me for once. I am not going to put myself on the back burner anymore. Come here to get your Nashville hot chicken!!! Happy New Year, fellow Yelpettes!!! SYOY!So grateful for everything.“

4.9 Superb85 Reviews
Scratch Cookery Chicken • $
30 Fountain Alley #150, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Cheese Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Dipped in Our House Seasoning
Chicken Sandwich and Fries
Nashville Sandwich
Chicken Tenders
Seasoned Fries
Chicken Salad
Loaded Fries

“We went to Scratch Cookery late on a Friday, and it was pretty packed. The line to order was a bit of a mess, but the food looked worth it.After getting a couple chicken sandwiches, I can confirm that the food was worth it. I went pretty conservative on the spice level (0 for one sandwich, and 1 for the other). I’d probably bump it up next time.A nice addition to the spicy sandwiches is the ability to use the packets of provided honey to make the sandwiches a sweet and savory combo. It was pretty nice.My one complaint is the fries. They were pretty bland and unremarkable.“

4.3 Superb128 Reviews
Dave's Hot Chicken Chicken • $
1085 E Brokaw Rd #10, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

2 Sliders with Fries with Cheese
Tender and Slider with Fries
Chicken Sandwich with Fries
Dave's 2 2 Sliders w Fries
Chicken Sliders with Fries
Chicken Tenders and Fries
Slider and Tender Meal
Two Sliders with Fries
Slider and Fries Combo
Tenders with Fries

“This place has it all. I ride my bike past here all the time and wanted to try out the "not chicken". So I went in and asked about it, the the young guy kind of went bluescreen when I asked about it, but fortunately there was a lady working there who looked a bit more management level and was able to explain to me that it's cauliflower, and not really vegetarian, as the batter has egg in it etc. OK fine, dandy, I like cauliflower. What I was really hoping was that they'd come up with some sort of patty; I had in my mind some sort of thing halfway between falafel and surimi, but chicken-y.Nope. it's just cauliflower. And if you've wondered when we'd come to a time when a cauliflower sandwich would be $10, well, we've arrived at the time.I got the "nuggets" and they're pretty large, battered and deep fried cauliflower florets. Good and greasy too! I had grease actually falling into the dipping sauce. Grease all over ... well ... everything. My only regret is they're not doing this with zucchini or broccoli because I love those vegetables but then I guess it'd be more vegetable-y than chicken-y...This place has it all, though. Sticky floors? Check! High prices? Check! (Everyplace has high prices now.) Noise? Check! The soundtrack of this place is a combination of various bits of machinery doing, uh, necessary things no doubt, and Boomer music.And I mean classic Boomer music. I mean, I'm on the young end of Boomer myself and it's the same music I heard when I was a little boomster in the mid-70s, riding with my Mom in our Chrysler Town & Country wagon, listening to the AM radio. Older Boomers will probably associate the music with their high school or young adult days, which is pretty much the aim - kinda like how supermarkets when I was a little-little used to play 1940s Big Band music because people in their 50s and 60s were the biggest spenders.The whines and clanks kind of drowned out the vintage tunes, though, as the grease kind of drowned my appetite in long-chain hydrocarbons.I didn't finish my cauliflower, although I made good inroads on the breading, and due to the greasiness and the huge wad of napkins I was given, I felt like I'd accomplished something, as one is supposed to when one goes to a fast-food restaurant. Ideally, you've created a small mountain of greasy paper goods and plastic bits.So check it out. Dave's Not Chicken. It's not chicken. It's not vegetarian. It's ... cauliflower.“

4.2 Good105 Reviews
Tuk Tuk Chicken & Rice Chicken •
5663 Snell Ave, San Jose

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Mango & Sweet Sticky Rice
Popcorn Chicken
Chicken Combo
Pad Thai Tofu
Khao Mun Gai

“One of my favorite late night chicken places to go to! The workers are always super friendly and offer great suggestions. The place is fairly chill and you can either eat inside or sit on some of the outdoor seating. I had the combo fried and boiled chicken. The fried chicken had a nice crunch with every bite. The boiled chicken is fairly plain but it comes with a sauce that gives it a kick (it also comes with some chicken soup that you can let the boil chicken soak in for some more flavor). We were suggested the new garlic chicken wings( I believe it was $15) appetizer and can say it did not disappoint. I wouldn't mind ordering the garlic chicken wings if it was a rice plate!“

4.5 Superb50 Reviews
NPK Krispy Krunchy Chicken Halal •
1706 Oakland Rd Suite 20, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Tenders & Fries
Fried Chicken

“Yesterday was a mess for us. With our flight cancel, power is out...etc. We were looking for some comfort dinner after a whole day's work. We were friendly greeted by the server named Jamal. After knowing it was our first time to Kripsy Krunchy Chickent, Jamal introduced us the various type of combo they have, and recommended us to try the biscuits. The biscuits was one of the best biscuits I had ever, so puffy, buttery and warm. Jamal was also super helpful in giving us recommendation on the dipping sauce. After a day of exhausting chaos, being served by Jamal definitely light up our day.“

4.4 Superb43 Reviews
Angry Chickz - San Jose (Meridian Ave) Chicken • $
3001 Meridian Ave, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Angry Fries with Chicken Tender Slaw Pickles and Secret Sauce
Two Chicken Slider with Slaw
Chicken Sandwich
Regular Fries
Extra Tender
Extra Slider
Hangry Fix
Angry Mac
Combo

“Ordered combo #3. First time in, a lot of door dash going on. All the tables were full. Service was polite and quick. A little loud, just a big room, it echoes a bit, you can hear a lot of the conversations around your table. Pretty tasty, hot moist chicken, had one medium and one hot spice. Good kick, very edible.“

4.1 Good69 Reviews
Chikin Drip Chicken • $
530 Newhall Dr, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Sandwich and Fries
Chicken Combo 2
Chicken Combo
Side of Fries
Fried Chicken
Hot Chicken
Medium Mild
Coleslaw
Combo 1

“Juicy tasty chicken definitely better then Dave's hot or angry chickenzThe slaw and Pickles are perfect with it. Just wish they had more drink options or other options then just the 2 sandwiches. But heybthey make em delicious and they are open late so I'm down“

3.9 Good105 Reviews
Chubby’s Chickn Food Truck American •
888 Story Rd, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Fried Wings
Waffle Fries
Loaded Fries
Tender Combo
Hot Chick
Mild

“One of the better hot chicken sandwich spots in the South Bay. Got the spicy chicken tenders and they don't hold back on the spice. The tenders were also moist and tender. The pickles were tart and crisp, a perfect side for the hot chicken. Not a big fan of the special sauce, but hardly any place makes good sauce because Chick-fil-A sauce is really all you need these days. Scratch Cookery is still my preferred spot, but Chubby's over Chick N' Bros any day.“

4 Good68 Reviews
Vons Chicken | San Jose Chicken • $
1601 Branham Ln #10, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken with Honey Butter
Crispy Garlic Chicken
Crispy Fried Chicken
Crunch Fried Chicken
Yangnyeom Chicken
Crispy Chicken

“Great chicken I like the crunch chicken and the kimchi rice and soduc the shrimp is pretty good it's never crowded when I go and I think it's because they are located in the back and the front of the place hasn't opened for business so people might think it's closed but it does have good food“

4.1 Good46 Reviews
ANGRY HOT CHICKEN Mediterranean • $
1727 Berryessa Rd A, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Combo 2 Comes with 2 Sliders
Angryhotchicken Fries
Tender

“This out of the way location has some of the best chicken in San Jose. The quality of the meat it very high, and the spice is a very pleasant mix of flavor and hot. If you ask for it mild, you actually get a mild seasoning, and if you ask for it hot, it can get as spicy as you like it.They are a bit on the slow side, but that's because the chicken is cooked fresh. It comes out piping hot and juicy. It is definitely worth the wait. The slaw on the sliders is decent and the sauce balances the spicy seasoning well. The fries are OK, because they are there to hold up that magnificent chicken.Not many choices on the menu, and every choice provides a full meal. The tenders are not those measly sad pieces of meat you find at other restaurants, here they'll fill you up. The sliders are a bit larger, and make for a good sandwich or fork & knife. If you need to get some chicken for someone who's not quite as hungry, the tender on the side is a good addition.I hesitate to write such a good review because right now it feels like our secret, but I want to see them succeed and stay in business for years to come: so please give them a try. It's a million times better than you'd expect while driving by.“

3.9 Good70 Reviews
CHICK N' BROS Food Trucks • $
3242 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Tenders with Fries
Original Chick N' Sandwich
Angry Bird Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Tenders
Habanero
Sauce

“"Aiden is an exceptional food service worker! He consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and with a smile. His attention to detail and commitment to quality result in delicious and beautifully presented meals for our customers. Aiden's friendly and courteous demeanor also makes him a joy to work with and a valuable asset to our team. Keep up the fantastic work, Aiden!"“

3.8 Good86 Reviews
Jollibee Chicken • $
2008 Tully Rd, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Chickenjoy 10 PC Bucket 5pc Spicy and 5pc Regular & 3 Sides Deal 25
Chicken Joy 2 Pieces with Rice and Soda
Spaghetti Palabok Fried Chicken
Original 6pc Chickenjoy Bucket
Fried Chicken and Spaghetti
French Fries Regular
Chicken Joy Bucket
Chicken Sandwich
Peach Mango Pie
Rice and Gravy

“First time trying Jollibee. The fried chicken was super crispy and juicy. Jollibee is becoming one of my favorite fast-food spots. Waited for 30 minutes that day, maybe because of the Super Bowl, but the staff were really nice. The Palabok and spaghetti were delicious too.“

3.7 Good89 Reviews
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Chicken • $
7270 Bollinger Rd, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Three Piece Chicken Tenders and Fries
Three Piece Dark Meat Chicken
Mac & Cheese- Side Dish 3
Mild Chicken or Tenders
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Biscuits-Side Dish 1
Red Beans and Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Sandwich Combo
Chicken Meal

“The best Popeyes location of all locations and freshest chicken found here in Cupertino. I drive out of my way just for the so good chicken meal and chicken sandwiches here. Seriously the best Popeyes fast and friendly hellos to me too, but maybe cause I'm here every week! hehe.“

3.8 Good50 Reviews
Angry Chickz - San Jose (Saratoga Ave) Chicken • $
375 Saratoga Ave Suite H, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Angry Fries with Chicken Tender Slaw Pickles and Secret Sauce
Chicken Sliders & Fries
Chicken Sandwich Combo
Two Slider with Fries
Hangry Fix Bowl
Chicken Tenders
Mac & Cheese
Loaded Mac
Coleslaw
Combo 1

“Angry chickz might be the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. Their mild rub is really spicy and delicious. Their special sauce might be the best I’ve ever had. Their angry fries might be the best late night food ever. Will definitely visit again.“

3.6 Good69 Reviews
Starbird Chicken Chicken • $$
1088 E Brokaw Rd #10, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Chicken Sandwich
Nashville Hot Tender Box
Thai Chicken Salad
Starbird Sandwich
Chicken Chop Salad
Nashville Hotbird
Crispy Chicken
Chicken Wings
House Fries
Fries And

“Ordered the Seoul chicken sandwich which was really tasty and really liked the cucumber crunch. Bun seemed a little dry. Others had the Thai strips and seemed to enjoy. Like the options for swapping sides for the meals. Have had a salad previously in the past and enjoyed also.“

3.6 Good66 Reviews
Pollo Campero - Digital Kitchen San Jose Chicken • $$
949 Ruff Dr, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Wings
Yuca Fries
Cole Slaw

“I love that Pollo Campero is San Jose we now don't have to drive to SF. The only downside is that there is never any parking. The handicap parking is taken by the Doordash or Uber drivers that mind you don't have a handicap plac. The Digital Kitchen should a designated area on the side for them to park and shoot the breeze. Most of us want to park and get our food lots of time we end up parking pretty far.“

3.7 Good34 Reviews
Von's Chicken Chicken • $
1698 Hostetter Rd Suite L, San Jose

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Fried with Honey Butter Chicken
Crispy Fried with Honey Butter Half
Crispy Fried with Honey Butter Full
Honey Butter French Fries
Chicken Wings
Kimchi Rice

“Really solid fried chicken. The honey butter powder here is so good, the chicken is cooked perfectly every time I've been here. The inside is totally fine just nothing to write home about. I often just do carryout to eat it at home. Plus, leftovers reheat super well in an air fryer.“

3.6 Good48 Reviews
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