50 Best Chicken Restaurants in Chicago

“Being from the suburbs traveling downtown can be an experience. This particular experience made our day. Moving our daughter into DePaul we came upon the owner of Red Light chicken who gave us a few pointers in parking near his establishment, after taking the time to help us find a spot he happily welcomed us with a free chicken sandwich which I’m happy to report was delicious. It was nice meeting you tonight and I’ll be certainly stopping by again - Fries are a game changer to!!!“

“I’m so glad Dave’s Hot Chicken brought back the Hot mozz bread! It was a real highlight, and it’s great to see them being creative again. I also love that Dave’s isn’t stingy with their special sauce, setting them apart from so many others. I really hope they keep innovating with fun items like corndogs,keep up the great work!“

“what a great restaurant. the food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. it was a great way to end our day in Chicago“

“I’ve loved this place since the day I started ordering it! I order this almost every week or every other week when I’m at work in the evening. It’s always delivered fresh and warm and the chicken is amazing the seasonings are fantastic! And the names of the items to order are hilarious also the humor in me makes me laugh at them!“

“Chicken is very delicious“

“Cluck’N Wings is a fantastic spot to satisfy those chicken cravings! I had “The Box” (fried chicken sandwich, chicken tender, and fries) with Maple Gold sauce and it was insanely delicious…perfect blend of a slightly sweet chicken’n’waffles vibe. It was so much food you best be hungry. The chicken tenders are a full chicken breast and were huge compared to other chicken spots. The owner made my food and we got to chatting. He uses all fresh ingredients, homemade sauces, and is culinary trained. Super nice guy and I’ll be supporting this local business again. Cheers!“

“Definitely lived up to the hype.“

“So bomb! Love the chicken. Love the rice. Love the beans. Love the food. Just love love love. I can only speak to the grilled chicken though. They do have other menu items which I'm sure is just as tasty.“

“Cozy atmosphere and great food.“

“Best chicken sandwich I ever had! The chicken soup was also amazing!“

“Alright now… let me tell y’all about Dave’s Hot Chicken the way it deserves to be told…

Baby, them chicken sliders? Lord have mercy.
Crispy, juicy, got that sauce drippin’ like it got somewhere important to be, and that little slaw sittin’ on top actin’ like it’s healthy or somethin’. I keep goin’ back like I owe them money.

Now I’m not new to spice, alright? I can handle heat. I looked that Reaper level dead in the eye like, “Do your worst.”
…and it did.

Ate it just fine. No tears. No shame. Felt like a champion.
Few hours later? My stomach said, “Oh, we fightin’ tonight.”
So just know… you might win the battle, but your insides gonna file a complaint later.

Now let’s talk about this situation they had the nerve to call:
“Large Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac.”

Let me tell you what I THOUGHT I was gettin’:
A big ol’ tray of creamy mac & cheese, chicken piled on top, cheesy, gooey, worth every penny.

What I GOT was…
a mountain of fries…
with a light dustin’ of mac & cheese like somebody sneezed cheddar in the general direction.

$15.99 for fries in a mac & cheese costume.
I felt lied to. Betrayed. Misled. Hoodwinked, even.

But look… I ain’t gonna stay mad.
Because them sliders? They got me in a toxic relationship I ain’t tryin’ to leave.

And when it comes to catering? Oh they SHOW UP.
Order them boxes for the staff and suddenly everybody actin’ like you Employee of the Year. Morale goes up, complaints go down — it’s basically HR-approved happiness.

Final verdict:
Go for the sliders. Respect the spice.
And don’t let that “top-loaded mac” fool you unless you in the mood for fries wearin’ a disguise.

No stars for atmosphere, i always get it to go.“

“Definitely lived up to the hype.“

“We’ve been here a few times and every time the food is awesome. Super easy and healthy dinner option when don’t want to cook. We love the whole jefe chicken and order with broccoli, Mac and cheese, and fries (the seasoning for the fries is awesome). Service is great and the music they play is always top tier. Love this spot“

“Ordered Chicken Thigh Skewers and had a coupon for additional menu item free. Chose 12 wings. Got home opened bag and had 18 wings, no skewers.“

“This place is seriously so good. Finally tried the Caesar salad and it did not disappoint! Good service and love the drink deals — $2 beer $4 cocktails, every day…..And schlitz on draft…….even better! They have trivia on tuesdays at 7 (info I struggled to find online). I wish I lived closer; I would genuinely come here every day if I could! Yum yum yum“

“Chicken is excellent and tasty 😋 We always order here for so many years. Highly recommended to all my family members and friends. ☺️😋😍“

“Good portions, delicious food and cozy environment“

“Definitely lived up to the hype.“

“I love my black own business, doing such a great job, taking care of their customers. And catering service is great five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ restaurant loved and recommended anyone from Chicago and out of towners to come.“

“I have not been here in many many years. I used to frequent chicken hut often. The service is consistent and the staff most importantly is by far the best in energy! The Uniqueness about Chicken hut is the marinated chicken over night and then grilled and juicy. Comes with red twangy salsa. The potato salad and coleslaw is delicious which is extra. It deserves to be much larger. However it works as it is. I may stop there today!“

“Muchas Gracias 🙏 a todo el Equipo de Apollo Campero especialmente a sus directivos y asociados muy lindo el cambio de colores y además ya hay salsa de México 🇲🇽 y muy pronto 🔜 prometieron el cambio de sus tortillas para mejorar muchas cosas buenas y su sabor único míl Gracias a su equipo de trabajo de parte de DeliaMar Mega Shop y Floreria DeliaMar les esperamos en Indiana nueva sucursal soon.“

“First time at Nandos and was amazed by the service, first walked in and was treated like family. They took their time letting me know how the menu and chicken was. I have ordered the chicken ceaser salad which lived up to the chefs word- delicious, not too spicy but enough for the flavor give a hint. Will definitely be coming again for the food. Now the atmosphere was excellent- the color theme, the lights and seating are all unique which is hard to find in Chicago. They are all about the culture they serve. 10/10“

“Good customer service and good food.“

“Salute indeed this place has great food and friendly service and they take good care of our Veterans at our homeless shelter for Veterans.. Thank You.“

“Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wrap, with mango & Lime sauce. Side order of Honey Sweet Potatoes.“

“Edit: I was able to call the restaurant about 9 days later. They opened late the day I ordered online, but the online system did not have the updated hours. I was able to get the refund from the restaurant. (Be aware that the restaurant does not always pick up the phone… might be better to visit them in person if you want to ask them a question.)

Ordered online on Thursday around 4pm. Restaurant was closed, and no one picked up the phone. Same thing today (Friday) at 2:30pm. I will be calling my credit card company to cancel the transaction.“

“Great regular and Spicy fried chicken, plus I love that they serve gravy to dip your chicken in“

“Good food for anytime of day!!!“

“I finally tried CM after years of walking by it and it was fantastic. I walked in and ordered the Curry Chicken to go. Took about 10 minutes and I sat down at the bar for a beer while I waited. Service was great and will definitely be going back.“

“Muchas Gracias 🙏 a todo el Equipo de Apollo Campero especialmente a sus directivos y asociados muy lindo el cambio de colores y además ya hay salsa de México 🇲🇽 y muy pronto 🔜 prometieron el cambio de sus tortillas para mejorar muchas cosas buenas y su sabor único míl Gracias a su equipo de trabajo de parte de DeliaMar Mega Shop y Floreria DeliaMar les esperamos en Indiana nueva sucursal soon.“

“Amazing salads and even more amazing people!“

“Good Food & Service“

“I absolutely love Gina’s!! Better than Marlon’s, Harold’s, uncle Remus, Stony sub, JJ’s, sharks, and even Heinies!! The Batter is original and old fashioned. The perfect crunch with a hence of seasoning. Always fresh everytime! Not too big or little.. just right wings!!! I love Gina’s and I wish I could buy the recipe lol! Staff is very professional because they have been around forever! Love both hot and bbq sauce and they sell ribs as well! I wish Gina’s didn’t close on Tuesdays and Wednesday( yes I know their operation hours 😌) Heaven in a bag 💯💯😌😌😏“

“One of the best South African restaurants“

“I stopped by Byrd’s Hot Chicken and it definitely delivers on the heat. The space is casual and no-frills, the kind of place you go when you’re craving something bold and messy in the best way.

The Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The spice level actually means something here — even the medium has a solid kick, but it’s balanced with just enough sweetness and tang. The fries were perfectly crispy and held up well next to the saucy chicken.

Service was quick and straightforward, which fits the vibe. Overall, Byrd’s Hot Chicken is a solid go-to when you want comfort food with real heat and big flavor, no fuss, just good spicy chicken done right.“

“This was the first time at this location! The cashier seemed very friendly and the cooks did also nice. It was about 4 people in line and I saw a Variety of seasoned food ready to be cooked. They didn't rush you and made sure the oders was right. I will vist this place again.“

“good food. nice location.“

“Quick service, very kind staff, and fair prices.
Delicious tenders; well seasoned and JUICY unlike many tenders i’ver tried, simple yet satisfying french fries with some parmesean cheese so no salt needed.
Quantities were good, sauces were delicious, menu is straight to the point.
Want to try their sandwich next time.
Def going back!“

“We’re visiting from Wisconsin and stopped in after a hectic day of getting our same-day passports before heading back home—and we’re so glad we did. The food was outstanding, especially the chicken, which was cooked to perfection. But what truly set this place apart was the hospitality. The customer service was hands-down the best we’ve experienced—nothing else even comes close. Thank you for such an amazing experience. We’ll absolutely be back the next time we’re in town!“

“Hands down best KFC around!!! The workers are respectful and professional, I had no problems with my order or my food. Freshly made and hot plus the chicken is very tender and juicy!! I recommend THIS location to everyone near the east side of Chicago, it’s also very close to whiting as well so goooo enjoy a nice meal with good customer service :))“

“Nice place to sit down and eat. They have bathrooms for customers only with a PIN but the girls bathroom was gross with no TP or hand towels, 2 stalls. Food however was really good. Top 5 hot chicken places in chicago. The hot is pretty hot & I like spicy. Kinda expensive too but the workers were so nice. 2 meals took about 10minutes to come out.“

“Rainbow Bowl with chicken thighs was amazing, very friendly staff. Gotta go for the hot sauce. Larry even picked up the phone after-hours and went out of his way to search when I called looking for my missing charger. Will come again when I'm back in Chicago!“

“Fresh out the grease, hot and ready“

“Thank you for all of your services. Good food“

“Before I placed my order. I was told it would be a 25 minute wait. It was well worth the wait. This is some of the best chicken. I've ever had in Chicago. The breading was crispy and the chicken was moist. This was my first time going there I'll be back.“

“some of the best chicken I have ever eaten love that season and a perch is off the chain I recommend you try best in the West“

“I had an awesome experience here! The people were super friendly, the food was great, the best Mexican food in the area. I would definitely recommend to family and friends or anyone in general. It's a lovely experience, and i do want to add that the decorations are beautiful. Really makes you feel safe and comfortable as you're enjoying your meal with some nice coffee.“

“Hot fast and fresh! Get the wings fried hard, salt and pepper and mild sauce.“

“Very good chicken! Q pollo rico !“

“Muy rica la comida excelente servicio ! muy limpio, felicidades“