Best Chicken Strips in Houston..

[bladeage]

What place in Houston do you guys think has the best chicken strips? I used to think it was Wing Stop (they call them boneless wings) but I bought the ones at Toyota Center, and DAMN! those are good. Theres a place on Westheimer, i forgot the name, that sells only chicken strips or something, the chicken is juicy, but not very tasty.

[Wangdoodle]

I always felt that chicken strips would taste great if they had the same seasoning that curly fries have.

... or cajun seasoning.

[bladeage]

I always felt that chicken strips would taste great if they had the same seasoning that curly fries have.

... or cajun seasoning.

yea u can get em with cajun at Wing Stop

[Wangdoodle]

yea u can get em with cajun at Wing Stop


mmm.... cajun wings! Must try.

[Dr of Dunk]

Wing Stop wings are nasty - scrawny with no meat. Never tried their chicken strips since I don't really eat those. I went to a local Wing Stop in the Dallas area wearing my Rockets cap and shirt ... as soon as I entered the register-ringing-rugrat tells me I'd have to leave because "this is a Mavs zone". After tearing into each other, I told him to take my order and we could argue after that. lol.

After much thinking, I refuse to eat at Wing Stop after that and besides... Troy Aikman is a sponsor (part owner?) of the franchise. BARF.

The best fried chicken I've had is Popeye's - they have strips. Their regular fried chicken can be ordered spicy or mild, but I'm not sure about their strips... I haven't had Frenchy's in forever, but I thought that used to be good - but then I was a kid and garbage probably tasted good to me back then. :D

[Kam]

Man, I love paying 8 or 9 bucks for chicken strips at Toyota Center.

[thegary]

The best fried chicken I've had is Popeye's

you are kidding right?
don't get me wrong, i like popeye's just fine but... :confused:

[bladeage]

Man, I love paying 8 or 9 bucks for chicken strips at Toyota Center.

yep! 13.50 with a tmac cup.

[Dr of Dunk]

you are kidding right?
don't get me wrong, i like popeye's just fine but... :confused:

Nah, I'm not. I know it's popular to hate it, but I like it. I don't eat fried chicken much anymore - maybe once every 4 or 5 months, but I love spicy foods and I think they're better than the other chains.

[bladeage]

Nah, I'm not. I know it's popular to hate it, but I like it. I don't eat fried chicken much anymore - maybe once every 4 or 5 months, but I love spicy foods and I think they're better than the other chains.

That really isn't saying much considering all the others (KFC, Churches.. am I missing one?) really suck.

[Lil Pun]

Best chicken strips are homemade. The worst ones are from Sonic.

[bladeage]

Never had the ones from Sonic, the worst ones I've had are from Hooters. Its basically just fried batter in the shape of chicken strips.

[Lil Pun]

Never had the ones from Sonic, the worst ones I've had are from Hooters. Its basically just fried batter in the shape of chicken strips.


The problem with Sonics are similar. They're small and most of the strip is just fried batter.

[Dr of Dunk]

Best chicken strips are homemade. The worst ones are from Sonic.

Yeah, but that's like all the BBQ, burger, etc. people saying theirs is the best. Well, when you start a store up, let me know - otherwise, your food is pretty worthless to me. Unless of course the next time you make fried chicken, you want some strangers to show up at your door saying "PROVE IT'S BETTER!!!" :D

[thegary]

Nah, I'm not.

someone needs to sit you down in front of some homemade, preferably made by someone's grandma, buttermilk fried chicken. seriously. it is a whole different thing.

[Dr of Dunk]

someone needs to sit you down in front of some homemade, preferably made by someone's grandma, buttermilk fried chicken. seriously. it is a whole different thing.

See what I mean? :D lol.

[Lil Pun]

Yeah, but that's like all the BBQ, burger, etc. people saying theirs is the best. Well, when you start a store up, let me know - otherwise, your food is pretty worthless to me. Unless of course the next time you make fried chicken, you want some strangers to show up at your door saying "PROVE IT'S BETTER!!!" :D


I was saying homemade in general, not just mine. :)

[Davidoff]

Caines is really good, but the chicken strips along with the fries have enough salt to kill a person...

[Dr of Dunk]

I was saying homemade in general, not just mine. :)

Dude, if I could make good fried chicken I would never go anywhere else.

Gimme directions to your house.... :D

[bladeage]

Caines is really good, but the chicken strips along with the fries have enough salt to kill a person...

thats what its called Caines! i didnt really like em, reallllly juicy. but no flavor at all. Fries suck too.

[macalu]

What place in Houston do you guys think has the best chicken strips? I used to think it was Wing Stop (they call them boneless wings) but I bought the ones at Toyota Center, and DAMN! those are good. Theres a place on Westheimer, i forgot the name, that sells only chicken strips or something, the chicken is juicy, but not very tasty.

aren't all chicken strips boneless? boneless wings are different from chicken strips. boneless wings suck though.

[Davidoff]

Raising Canes is really good, but the chicken and fries have enough salt in them to kill a horse..

[bladeage]

Raising Canes is really good, but the chicken and fries have enough salt in them to kill a horse..

Well it didn't kill me, I guess because I'm not a horse... I'm just hung like one. :cool: :p

[Like A Breath]

aren't all chicken strips boneless? boneless wings are different from chicken strips. boneless wings suck though.

Boneless wings are basically chicken strips cut smaller and dunked in sauce. They suck because they're white meat and are therefore dry.

[finalsbound]

Bush's, 4 strips with fries, gravy and a roll for $5. The chicken is juicy, and they have that yummy seasoning to put on it.

[bladeage]

Bush's, 4 strips with fries, gravy and a roll for $5. The chicken is juicy, and they have that yummy seasoning to put on it.


Wheres this place?

[RocketFan007]

Bush's, 4 strips with fries, gravy and a roll for $5. The chicken is juicy, and they have that yummy seasoning to put on it.

Isn't Bush's only in the Waco area?

[rockets-#1]

The chicken strips at Jillians are really good.

[Kam]

Isn't Bush's only in the Waco area?


she's in the waco area.

[wesnesked]

My favorites:

Red Robin
Rasing Canes
Black Eyed Pea
Mels Country Cafe - Tomball
BW3's

[Wangdoodle]

Calling Fatty FatBastard...

... Fatty.... do you copy....

This thread is in desperate need of your junk food prowess!

[bejezuz]

Best chicken strips on Earth are at Pluckers in Austin. Real chicken breast, breaded with corn flakes. Too bad they're so expensive!

[OmegaSupreme]

whataburger.

of course you get the strips that come with a country gravy and as a bonus... you get oily slices of toast to dip in the left over gravy. mmmmmm. :)

[arkoe]

I've never had any that I liked half as much as Chili's Chicken Crispers.

[SWTsig]

popeye's spicy chicken strips are the BOMB.

***** the haters... i got your back, DoD.

edit: btw... gil's golden fried chicken in san marcos is home to the best chicken strips EVAR. get you a side of mashed potatos, some fried okra, and a large sweet tea..... allsome.

[VesceySux]

As someone who has wandered the earth for 29 years in search of the best chicken fingers around (it's why I was put on this planet, I think), I have to say that Houston's (and their tempura batter) is the clear winner. It's not listed on their menu, but trust me, they have 'em, and they're amazing. (However, I will say that the Park Ave. location in New York and the one in Santa Monica don't have them. The ones in Houston do, though.)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get back to my quest to find the best damn cheese broccoli soup in the world. (Black-Eyed Pea has the lead so far...)

[Fatty FatBastard]

Didn't read any of y'all's responses, because I always know the answer...

Houston's (the restaurant) Chicken & Friends.

If you like 'em spicy, dab tobasco on them, and wait 1 minute.

I defy anyone to find me better... :p

[Oski2005]

Right now, I would go with Caine's. I don't know, I just really dig those strips, I think I'll have some tomorrow. I think the Caine sauce might be one of the reasons, even though I'm sure it's just ketchup, mayo, and pepper. Years ago, I used to go to Pappa's Seafood House with my family a lot and I remember one of my favorite things to order was the Chicken and Shrimp. I just remember those chicken strips and that honey mustard being really good.

[WhoMikeJames]

Buffalo Wild Wings.

[Fatty FatBastard]

Dude, if I could make good fried chicken I would never go anywhere else.

Gimme directions to your house.... :D

No kidding! I consider myself a very good cook, and I can't fry anything to save my life! It always comes out way too greasy, or bready.

Definitely something people should learn...

[Fatty FatBastard]

As someone who has wandered the earth for 29 years in search of the best chicken fingers around (it's why I was put on this planet, I think), I have to say that Houston's (and their tempura batter) is the clear winner. It's not listed on their menu, but trust me, they have 'em, and they're amazing. (However, I will say that the Park Ave. location in New York and the one in Santa Monica don't have them. The ones in Houston do, though.)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get back to my quest to find the best damn cheese broccoli soup in the world. (Black-Eyed Pea has the lead so far...)


Sorry I didn't see this post before...

VesceySux is absolutely correct. By far and away the best chicken strips I've ever eaten, and the fries aren't bad to boot.

[TMac640]

this discussion starts and stops with JACK IN THE BOX.

[VesceySux]

Didn't read any of y'all's responses, because I always know the answer...

Houston's (the restaurant) Chicken & Friends.


Finally, someone who knows what the f*** is going on.

[Fatty FatBastard]

Finally, someone who knows what the f*** is going on.

C'mon! I'm called Fatty for a reason...

[bladeage]

this discussion starts and stops with JACK IN THE BOX.

eek.. Jack in the Box falls into the same category as Sonic and Hooters.. just because you fry up some batter in the shape of chicken strips, doesn't make them chicken strips.

Buffalo Wild Wings is another good one, I saw someone mention it.

ALSO.. do you guys call em Strips or Fingers? Chickens don't have fingers, so I call them strips, but my girl calls them fingers.

[VesceySux]

C'mon! I'm called Fatty for a reason...

You're like a Zagat's guide for greasy food. I hereby award you +10 food recommendation reputation points and bestow upon you the title of Iron Chef Fast Food.

[Fatty FatBastard]

You're like a Zagat's guide for greasy food. I hereby award you +10 food recommendation reputation points and bestow upon you the title of Iron Chef Fast Food.

BTW, were you one of the "Langhi" lost bets, or did you start in Jul, 2001? I can't recall.

I could've sworn you were here earlier.

[VesceySux]

BTW, were you one of the "Langhi" lost bets, or did you start in Jul, 2001? I can't recall.

I could've sworn you were here earlier.

Nope, but I had been lurking around prior to 2001.

[Fatty FatBastard]

Nope, but I had been lurking around prior to 2001.

OK, gotcha.

On a side note: The Chick-fil-A chicken (fried) sandwiches have only 9 grams of fat and taste amazing.

[JJ]

Bill Millers BBQ has the bomb ass chicken strips. There are plenty of them in the San Antonio area and some in Austin.

[Wangdoodle]

Ya see? I knew Fatty would be the expert on this.

We need some kind of Bat-signal in the sky for Fatty whenever we have a junk food thread.

[BMoney]

http://www.roadsidepeek.com/roadusa/southwest/texas/texaseats/texasdiner/59dinerhoustontx.jpg

[Gutter Snipe]

Some of the best buffalo tenders I have had were at the Houston National grill. You can get them with chips and they are wonderful.

[bladeage]

http://www.roadsidepeek.com/roadusa/southwest/texas/texaseats/texasdiner/59dinerhoustontx.jpg

my dad said this place sucks... i'll probably try it next week.

[Wangdoodle]

my dad said this place sucks... i'll probably try it next week.

They're not as good as they used to be, but I still like them. I like to get the chicken pot pie in a blue plate special (comes with three sides).

[Bobblehead]

Dairy Queen is pretty nasty as far as fast food goes.

Chick Fil A is pretty good as well as Whataburger (love the gravy and Texas toast).

As far as restaraunts go, I LOVE the Chicken Crispers from Chili's...good honey mustard dipping sauce.

[bonecrusher]

That really isn't saying much considering all the others (KFC, Churches.. am I missing one?) really suck.
Popeye's is good.

[bonecrusher]

Bill Millers BBQ has the bomb ass chicken strips. There are plenty of them in the San Antonio area and some in Austin.
Bill Miller BBQ is the worst chain restaurant in American history.

[Smokey]

Raising Canes

Westheimer just west of Old Westheimer.

[Rocketman95]

Your mom's.

[Dave2000]

why does everybody like Raising Canes so much? when they first opened over at the old Kim Son location off of Voss/Westhimer, I thought it SUCKED ASS. Nothing special about them.

Chili's chicken strips are awesome, friend in tempura with Honey Mustard, is some good stuff. I am actually a fan of Hooters' chicken strips.

btw, totally off subject, but had to ask Fatty, have you watched "Fast Food Nation" that movie is a trip and may make me stay away from fast food burgers.

[Fatty FatBastard]

Ya see? I knew Fatty would be the expert on this.

We need some kind of Bat-signal in the sky for Fatty whenever we have a junk food thread.

You and I need to grab a beer over some junk food. Let me know.

[Fatty FatBastard]

why does everybody like Raising Canes so much? when they first opened over at the old Kim Son location off of Voss/Westhimer, I thought it SUCKED ASS. Nothing special about them.

Chili's chicken strips are awesome, friend in tempura with Honey Mustard, is some good stuff. I am actually a fan of Hooters' chicken strips.

btw, totally off subject, but had to ask Fatty, have you watched "Fast Food Nation" that movie is a trip and may make me stay away from fast food burgers.

Haven't seen it. Don't need to.

Here is the secret: I can eat whatever I want, but I make sure to stay with 100-150 grams of fat per day.

As of now, I weigh 185, but I did get to 240 once. I was able to take the weight off by simply not eating as much.

I figured it out when I went to Europe. They've got all sorts of fat-filled foods, yet you hardly see anyone overweight. It's mainly because they aren't nearly as gluttonous as we, as a nation, are.

To anyone who would like to shed a few, try my diet out. It truly does work. And pay no attention to calories. My brother, who lost close to 80 lbs. taught me that. Only watch your fat grams.

[bladeage]

Haven't seen it. Don't need to.

Here is the secret: I can eat whatever I want, but I make sure to stay with 100-150 grams of fat per day.

As of now, I weigh 185, but I did get to 240 once. I was able to take the weight off by simply not eating as much.

I figured it out when I went to Europe. They've got all sorts of fat-filled foods, yet you hardly see anyone overweight. It's mainly because they aren't nearly as gluttonous as we, as a nation, are.

To anyone who would like to shed a few, try my diet out. It truly does work. And pay no attention to calories. My brother, who lost close to 80 lbs. taught me that. Only watch your fat grams.

So what should I not eat?

wait..let me guess... chicken strips? :( :( :(

[BigSherv]

Cues Burgers and More have unreal strips. It is basically 4 chicken breasts, fries, toast and gravy for 6 bucks. Tenders are white meat with no too much breading. Everything at this mom and pop place is great.

http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/9879462/houston_tx/cue_s_burger_s_more.html

[bladeage]

I also heard that Poppa Burger on Main has good chicken strips. Never tried them though, I went to that place at 2am on a saturday night, kinda creepy. I had like 4 hobos ask me for a cigarette, and I dont even smoke.

[swilkins]

whataburger.

of course you get the strips that come with a country gravy and as a bonus... you get oily slices of toast to dip in the left over gravy. mmmmmm. :)

I'm with you on this. Their chicken strips are so good, they serve them for breakfast.