29 Best Chicken Restaurants in Washington

Honeymoon Chicken Chicken • $
4201 Georgia Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

3 Piece Mixed 2 Thighs Jumbo Wing Hot Honey 2 Rolls and Brussels Sprouts
Three Piece Chicken Combo with Mashed Potatoes
Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich
Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade
8 Piece Bucket Fried Chicken
Honeymoon Chicken Sandwich
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Chicken Poutine
Watermelon Feta Salad
Hot Honey Cauliflower

“Great chicken, biscuits, and sides!“

4.3 Superb552 Reviews
Chicken + Whiskey Chicken • $
1738 14th St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Pollo a La Brasa Wrap - Rotisserie Chicken
Signature Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit
Arepa Reina De Chicharron
Pollo A la Brasa Platter
Mac 'N Queso Con Pollo
Quarter Chicken Dark
Mac'n Queso Con Pollo
Roasted Corn Tomato
Peruvian Chicken
Chicken Tenders

“Love to join them again“

4 Good156 Reviews
Roaming Rooster Chicken • $
1301 U St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Three Piece Chicken Wings
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Honey Mustard
Rooster Sauce
French Fries
The Buffalo
The Club
Coleslaw

“Food: 8.5 out of 10
Service: 4.5 out of 5
Atmosphere: 4.5 out of 5
Price/Value: 4.5 out of 5
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.4 out of 5

Recommendations: Fries, OG Nashville

My first time getting fried chicken from a food truck! Their fries are heavenly, some of the best I’ve ever had. The chicken sandwich is good but not spectacular. Overall it’s a great meal and I would get it again for sure!“

4 Good74 Reviews
Dave's Hot Chicken Chicken • $
3301 14th St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Dave's 3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w Fries
Daves 3 1 Tender 1 Slider w Fries
1 Tender 1 Slider and Fries Meal
Dave's 4 1 Slider with Fries
Dave's 2 2 Sliders w Fries
Medium Hot Chicken Sliders
Dave's 1 2 Tenders w Fries
Chicken Sandwich Combo
Oreo Top Loaded Shake
M&M Top Loaded Shake

“Awesome“

4.4 Superb151 Reviews
Bantam King Chicken • $
501 G St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Soy Ramen and Spicy Miso Ramen
Curry Snow Fried Chicken Plate
Nashville Fried Chicken Plate
Fried Chicken Plate Dark Meat
Rice with Chicken Drippings
White Meat Fried Chicken
Nashville Hot Chicken
Fried Chicken Platter
Chicken and Waffles
Veggie Tantanmen

“Both the service and food were outstanding 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The spicy miso soup was delicious, and the noodles were incredibly chewy. I loved it!“

4 Good168 Reviews
Roaming Rooster Chicken Shop • $
3176 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich and Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Og Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Fries
Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken & Coleslaw
Chicken Club Sandwich
Fried Chicken Wings
Buffalo Biscuit
Buffalo Chicken
Mac and Cheese
Sriracha Mayo

“The order took about 15 minutes to complete. A little long, but the good came out for and fresh! Chicken was cooked just right, and the sauces were great. My favorite sauce was the honey mustard, but the other sauce was good too. The lady working in front was nice. Their slaw was awesome and the fries tasted freshly cut. I would come back next time I'm in town.“

4 Good75 Reviews
Roaming Rooster - Western Market Chicken • $
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Stall #6, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Mild Chicken Tenders with Coleslaw
Extra Hot Chicken Tenders
Honey Butter Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken
Rooster Sauce
Fries

“I was really impressed by the food here. The sandwich was delicious and the portion of fries was massive. The honey butter chicken sandwich is seriously greasy — literally dripping with oil — but let’s be real, you’re not ordering a fried chicken sandwich to be healthy. You can order with an iPad and get texted when your order is ready, and Western Market has plenty of seating inside and out. I’ll come back again the next time I have a craving for oily goodness.“

3.7 Good50 Reviews
Tenders Love and Chicken Chicken • $$
L St NW, Washington

“We were a family of five at the Cleveland Zoo. The cashier we had was a young snippy girl that had I not had grandkids with me would of told her to get her attitude in check and now. If you can't handle that workload, get a different job. I went over to another stand to get a straw because her job was causing her to blow a gasket. Food was good, 4 chicken tenders and fries but why the separate charge for a drink?“

3 Average13 Reviews
Nando's PERi-PERi Chicken • $
836 F St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Nandino's Grilled Drumstick & Thigh & 1 Side
Nandino Chicken Breast Fillet Sandwich
Peri-Peri Wings with Peri Ranch
Flame-Grilled Corn on the Cob
Peri-Peri Chicken Tender Bowl
Half Chicken with Peri Chips
Nandocas' Choice and Chips
Peri Q Chicken & Mac Plate
Peri Chicken Rainbow Bowl
Chicken Breast Sandwich

“love there perinaise sauce its amazing on fried fish and fries and makes a killer blt“

4.3 Superb287 Reviews
Nando's PERi-PERi Chicken • $$
300 Tingey St SE #150, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Nandino's Grilled Drumstick & Thigh & 1 Side
Nandino's 3 Chicken Wings & 1 Side
Nandocas' Choice and Chips
Peri Peri Chicken Bowl
The Chicken Burger
Chicken and Chips
Peri-Peri Wings
Mac and Cheese
Peri Sauce
Peri Chips

“The combination between African and Portuguese is espectacular!“

3.1 Average69 Reviews
District Fried Chicken Chicken • $
707 7th St NW, Washington

“My family and I went here for Father's Day dinner. The service was amazing. The food wasn't the best. The breaded catfish was bland. The burgers were dry, the wings were the best thing we all agreed on, and the drinks were watered down. My daughter's ordered the lemonade, and it had a funny smell to it. It wasn't busy at all. The ambiance was good. Overall, the rating was a 3 star only because of the food.“

4.2 Good368 Reviews
American Best Chicken & Waffle Chicken • $
380 Eastern Ave NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Salad
Classic Buffalo Wings
Chicken and Waffles
Salmon Fried Rice
Tandoori Chicken
Steak and Cheese
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Fried Rice
Lamb Gyro Wrap
Waffle Platter

“The waffle were delicious!“

4.6 Superb91 Reviews
Crisp & Juicy Chicken • $
4533 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Quarter Chicken Platter
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Quarter Chicken Dark
Half Roasted Chicken
Steamed Vegetables
Chicken Sandwich
Peruvian Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Family Platter
Whole Chicken

“Absolutely incredible every single time. Crisp & Juicy lives up to its name — the rotisserie chicken is perfectly seasoned, fall-off-the-bone tender, and packed with flavor. The skin is crispy in all the right ways, and the meat stays juicy no matter what you order.

The sides are just as good — especially the yuca fries and plantains. Everything tastes homemade and fresh. I also have to shout out the green sauce — dangerously good and goes with literally everything on the menu.

The staff are always friendly and quick, even when it’s busy. You can tell they care about their food and their customers. Whether you’re grabbing takeout or dining in, it’s consistently a great experience. Easily one of my favorite spots — I’ll keep coming back again and again. Highly recommend!

For real this place is really good“

4.3 Superb122 Reviews
Chick-fil-A Fast Food • $
707 G St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Original Chicken Sandwich and Chocolate Shake
Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich Deluxe Meal
Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich
Chick-Fil-A Deluxe Sandwich
Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Meal
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chocolate Milkshake
Chicken Biscuit

“we LOVE Chick-fil-A anywhere, but this new on in DC is Amaaaaaaazing!!! Clean and neat! The staff is SO friendly! The owner is awesome and helps the community.“

4.2 Good149 Reviews
Momo chicken and grill Chicken • $$
1001 4th St SW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Korean Tacos Crispy Chicken 30
Wings Soy Garlic Fries
Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap
Korean Fried Chicken
Fried Dumplings 5pcs
Spicy Pork Bibimbap
Cheese Wontons
Chicken Wings
French Fries
Spicy Wings

“Our only issue was that there were six of us and we noticed on the bill that they automatically added gratuity without letting us know. Good thing we noticed this! Food was delicious and served fairly promptly. Nice service but we had a longer wait for drinks than I anticipated so I think they might have forgotten our drink order. Fairly loud but fun ambiance. Best Korean fried chicken ever!“

4.2 Good148 Reviews
Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken • $
411 H St NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Peri-Peri Chicken Tender Bowl
Peri Chicken Rainbow Bowl
Peri-Peri Chicken Bowl
Peri Peri Chicken Bowl
Chicken Thigh Skewers
1 2 Chicken and Chips
Chicken Breast Wrap
Mashed Potatoes
Portuguese Rice
Corn on the Cob

“Best chicken!! Hope they will open a store in FL“

4.1 Good109 Reviews
Roaming Rooster Halal • $
2710 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken \u0026 Coleslaw
Sausage Egg & Cheese Muffin
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken & Coleslaw
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Honey Butter Sandwich
Honey Butter Biscuit
Homemade Lemonade
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Tenders

“Maaannnn, we ordered through uber eats and good heavens we nearly fell over it was so damn good. We got the honey butter chicken , half and half lemonade and the vanilla custard, it was so delicious...haven't had good food like this in a while. Definitely will order again.“

4.2 Good57 Reviews
Chop Shop Chicken • $
1120 Congress St NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Panang Sandwich Fries
Roast Chicken

“This location is super fun! Let me talk about the food, I have had Peruvian chicken for example Sardis or chicken Rico. Now the chicken at those locations has a weird after taste when eating. This location chicken here taste DELICIOUS no after taste and so flavorful. We tried the chicken salad sandwich and the Thai chicken sandwich, don’t forget to order that cilantro lime sauce so fresh. The food hits the spot you gotta try it to believe it. After 4 pm this location turns into a really cool bar has pool tables, beer pong and live music performance. We met Simon and Brendan thank you so much they were so awesome to talk to explaining the flavors of the food and also how everything there is very vintage. Enjoyed a mezcal drink was delicious and strong just how I like my tequila! Hours for this spot Wednesday Thursday Sunday open till 12AM and Friday-Saturday open till 2AM. Will be a returning customer for sure. Enjoy my pics!

Parking: Has a big garage right beside the location.“

4.2 Good30 Reviews
El Pollo Sabroso Chicken • $
1434 Park Rd NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Fríjol Con Queso Pupusa
Chicken Quesadilla
Tilapia Dinner
Half Chicken
Yucca

“Their food is the best my favorite is torta mexicana ,pescado frito their fries taste so delicious dip in there white sauce I also Love their customer service and how family-friendly they are . There dessert is die for .“

4.1 Good23 Reviews
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Chicken • $
601 Malcolm X Ave SE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

¼ Pound Popcorn Shrimp Combo
New Popeyes Boneless Wings
6 Spicy Bone-In Wings Combo
Handcrafted Tenders Dinner
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Signature Chicken Combo
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
8pc Handcrafted Tenders
Crispy Fried Chicken
Red Beans and Rice

“Service was great and the food superb! I had the chicken sandwich. It was delicious! Hot, and I savored every bite. Well seasoned. The Mac n cheese was piping hot and creamy. The cold slaw was good. This is the best Popeye’s in DC. If I want Popeye’s, I’m driving all the way from Oxon Hill to MLK!“

3.8 Good54 Reviews
Chick-fil-A Fast Food • $
2410 Market St NE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Sandwich Combo with Waffle Fries
Chicken Sandwich with Waffle Fries
Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
Chicken Nuggets and Fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Southwest Salad
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Chocolate Milkshake
Chicken Noodle Soup

“I totally recommend having a kids Birthday party or a small gathering here it’s very affordable compared to event spaces prices these days. Everything was setup and ready the food was good and the guest was impressed!!! 10/10 the service was amazing I recommend Shay as ur host she helped me from Start to finish!“

3.7 Good89 Reviews
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Chicken • $
2024 Concessions Pentagon Pentagon, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Signature Chicken Combo

“i was walking my half bred tiger-mammoth pet around the hallways. I then leave it outside cause i had to take megadoodoo. after 20 minutes in the bathroom, I go outside to see that my pet was missing. I thought nothing of it and went to popeyes because I felt empty without the warm touch of my p*** in my colon. I got a family sized meal. While I was eating, i noticed my pets collar in my food. I was too hungry to care, so i ate the collar too.“

4.2 Good13 Reviews
Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken • $
4231 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Thigh Plate with Portuguese Rice and Macho Peas
Nandino's Grilled Chicken Breast Strips & 1 Side
Nandino's Grilled Drumstick & Thigh & 1 Side
Full Platter with Roasted Corn and Fries
Hummus Platter and Pitcher of Sangria
Nandino's Chicken Sandwich & 1 Side
Nandino's 3 Chicken Wings & 1 Side
Lemon and Herb Half Chicken
Peri Chicken Rainbow Bowl
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

“This location without a doubt is the best Nandos location I've had the absolute pleasure of visiting during my time in DC. I visited DC over a year ago, and tried Nandos for the very first time and was absolutely blown away by the quality, affordability, and the options available, it was so good in fact, that my friends and I visited this location MULTIPLE times in a single weekend.

The atmosphere here is lovely, and everyone working here is friendly and genuinely cares about maintaining a well running and consistent establishment, the managers seem to be on duty and working just as much as every other employee and that is how it should be at a place like this in my mind.

I recently had the pleasure of returning to DC and was pleasantly surprised that this Nandos was just as good as I remembered it being a year ago, and I hope that it continues to be a staple of my DC visits in the future (we went more than once again and I have zero regrets). Do yourself a favor and check this place out if you can.“

3.7 Good71 Reviews
Youngs Chicken Shack Chicken • $
1354 Brentwood Rd NE, Washington

“I work close to YOUNG'S!! IT'S literally the best fried chicken breast I've ever had it's so good! I live in Baltimore so I've eaten from several chicken spots! But this chicken is on another level of goodness! If they were open on weekends I would drive an hour to get it that's how good it is!

Parking: Enough parking“

4 Good15 Reviews
Nando's PERi-PERi Chicken • $
2631 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Nandino's Grilled Drumstick \u0026 Thigh \u0026 1 Side
Nandino's 3 Chicken Wings & 1 Side
Sweet Potato Halloumi Wrap
Chicken Sandwich and Fries
Peri Q Chicken & Mac Plate
Nandocas' Choice and Chips
Peri Chicken Rainbow Bowl
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Peri Peri Chicken Bowl
Full Chicken Platter

“It was our first time here and Im glad we stopped in. Great service and awesome food. The medium sauce was excellent on the chicken sandwich with avocado and pineapple.

Our kiddo loved the grilled cheese that was on a Portuguese roll.

We bought the sauce. Will come back.“

3.6 Good134 Reviews
Spicebird Chicken • $
3400 11th St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Wood Ear & Pulled Chicken Salad with Coconut Vinaigrette
Turmeric Cabbage with Curry Leaf
Thai Basil Fried Rice
Cold Sesame Noodles
Half Chicken GF

“Spicebird is a take-out place inside Makan. Ordered the half chicken with two sides - chicken n wood ear mushroom and the cold noodles. Additional two sides of the crispy potato and fried rice. Although all 4 were great, I loved the chicken n friend rice most. $18 for the half chicken and two sides is a great value meal and the ingredients were fresh! Loved it

Vegetarian options: This is mostly a non-vegetarian place. There maybe a side or two with veg options“

3.7 Good23 Reviews
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Chicken • $
1322 14th St NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Popeyes Strawberry Biscuits
New Popeyes Boneless Wings
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Signature Chicken
Chicken Tenders
Chicken Wings
Chicken Box
Breast

“good food fast service. the spicy chicken was good.“

3.6 Good64 Reviews
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Chicken • $
5200 Georgia Ave NW, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Bacon and Cheese
Homestyle Mac & Cheese Kids' Meal
Signature Chicken Kids' Meal
New Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
2pc Signature Chicken Combo
New Popeyes Boneless Wings
Popeyes Bone-In Wings
Popeyes Apple Pie
Red Beans & Rice
Chicken Fingers

“Muy rico 😋 el pollo Popeyes“

3.5 Good59 Reviews
America's Best Wings Chicken • $
2863 Alabama Ave SE, Washington

Customers` Favorites

Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Wings
Boneless Wings
Honey Garlic
Cheese Balls
Cheese Fries
Their Wings
Hot Lemon
Honey BBQ
Salad Tray

“Best spot in Alabama Ave SE & the DMV. Customer service is great along with the food

Vegetarian options: Somewhat

Dietary restrictions: None

Parking: No

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

3.5 Good64 Reviews