The 7 best Fried Chicken joints in Houston.

Hippieloser · Apr 16, 2015

Frenchy's on Scott Street. None of the other locations matter. Go to the original. It's the taste that lasts forever.

paulnhbtx · Apr 16, 2015

THE BBQ INN IS GARBAGE! No flavor! My god I was shocked that this place made the list. Popeyes is better...

BigSherv · Apr 16, 2015

I went to Punks the other day and the place was great. It tastes just like my mom used to make before my Dad's heart surgery.

I eat fried chicken 2-3 times a year and often save it for a special occasion. I will make a return to Punk just to get that "Like my mom made it" taste.

VanityHalfBlack said: ↑

According to Thrillist.com, we made it Yall!!!!

http://www.thrillist.com/eat/housto...-max-s-wine-dive-the-breakfast-klub-lucille-s

1. The Barbecue Inn-Independence Heights
Generations of Houstonians have been able to enjoy The Barbecue Inn’s family charm and Southern taste. Their family recipes have been honed and perfected over the last 70 years, including some seriously mind-blowing fried chicken, which isn't even the most sought-after menu item (that title goes to the fried shrimp). But sometimes only bird will do, and this one does beautifully with a homemade batter that crisps up perfectly around an impossibly juicy interior.

2.Frenchy's-Multiple locations
Frenchy's puts a creole twist on their menu, which includes boudin, red beans & rice, and jambalaya. It also includes some impressive fried chicken that's always accompanied by a tasty jalapeño. If you've been to one of their many Houston locations, you've likely experienced a long line, and the feeling (as soon as you take a bite) that said line was worth it. This makes sense, as they've been perfecting their game since the original location popped up on Scott St in 1969.

3.Punk's Simple Southern Food-West University
From longhorn purse holders under the bar to a trophy peacock on the wall, this place screams Southern. Chef Brandi Key has developed a delicious menu inspired by all stretches of Southern cooking. They've got fried oyster BLTs, pickled Gulf shrimp, and a biscuit bar with toppings like crawfish etouffee. But of course, you can’t leave out the option developed by her ancestors: fried chicken. They encourage a family-style dinner, and you can choose a half-bird or full-bird, but either way, Grandma Pat's crispy buttermilk preparation will have you salivating before you even notice you've been given sides of biscuits, horseradish mashed potatoes, and red-eye gravy.

4.Max's Wine Dive-[I]Multiple locations
With two locations inside the loop, Max’s Wine Dive is making a tasty name for itself on the fried chicken map here in Houston. Dimly-lit, and with an ambiance that tempts you to stick around for "one more drink" (or two more bottles of wine), the place also keeps you coming back with a Southern-style menu that'll have you licking the grease off your fingers. The hard part is picking between the jalapeño-buttermilk marinated fried chicken with home fries, collared greens & Texas toast, or maple-glazed donuts & chicken wings. The easy part is saying "f*** it" and choosing both.[/I]

5.Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar-The Heights
Who knows whether it’s the exclusivity of this fried bird or the fact that its just DAMN GOOD that brings the crowds. Probably both, but the fact remains that if you make it into Liberty Kitchen on Wednesdays for their fried chicken special, you'll probably want to come back with more friends next Wednesday. Accompanied by homemade hot sauce syrup and smashed potatoes & gravy, this perfectly prepared bird will make you want to get up and demand the recipe (which will not work). Although the full bird isn't available daily, you can nab some extremely tasty fried chicken sliders and also (yep) fried chicken deviled eggs.

6.The Breakfast Klub-Fourth Ward
How did a breakfast place land a spot on this list? Because this breakfast place fries chicken, puts it on top of a fried waffle, and then fries your tastebuds off with sweet and savory amazingness. Do yourself a favor, and add some grits into the mix while you're at it. Don't mind the clown who may or may not be making balloon animals while you wait for a table.

7.Lucille's-Museum District
This chicken-frying establishment was named after the chef/owner's great-grandmother, Lucille, the first African American businesswoman in Texas. Chef Chris Williams serves Southern-style dishes with European twists, to make his food both familiar and unique. Freshness is key, and they prove it with a backyard garden that supplies much of their produce. When it comes to the fried chicken, or "yard bird" as they call it, freshness is not spared. Organic and slow fried to perfection, the yard bird is served with garden-grown, smoked collared greens, mac & cheese, and a bourbon pickle... 'cause everything is better with a pickle. Throw in some hot rolls and some blue crab beignets and you have yourself quite a meal.
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Torn n Frayed · Apr 16, 2015

It's not fried but I just had the dinner special at the Local Foods at Westheimer and Kirby, half a rotisserie chicken stuff with new potatoes and spinach. Best chicken I've ever had, nice one Chef Dylan!

Buck Turgidson · Apr 16, 2015

Svpernaut said: ↑

They sous-vide the chicken for THREE DAYS and then flash-fry it, drizzle some honey on to it and serve on top of a side or two.
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I'm sure it tastes good, and rock on with that, but in no way, shape or form is that any sort of even close to a reasonable respectable facsimile of a proper meal of southern fried chicken. Sorry.

Indaface · Apr 17, 2015

Had the fried chicken at BBQ Inn a few weeks ago...should be nowhere near this list.

I asked the waitress what was good and she raved about the chicken...the skin was dry and the chicken itself wasn't anything to write home about.

Rocketman95 · Apr 17, 2015

Had Punk's leftover the other day and it was delicious. Can't wait to try it fresh.

Ziggy · Apr 17, 2015

I tried Punks a few months ago and it was pretty good. I think you have to like the sauce in order to like their fried chicken. I didn't care so much for their baked oysters. Sliders went hard. Not a bad place to watch a game at the bar. I've seen Bill O'Brien there after games. Lulz at people eating cold, day-old Punks because they live in Milican, TX.

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