Chicago, IL
For Fried Chicken in Chicago, the local food press points to Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken, and Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.
Honey Butter Fried Chicken · Avondale
A decade-plus of pairing tender fried chicken with sweet-savory honey butter and corn muffins.
Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken · Austin
A West Side icon since 1963, credited with introducing Chicago's famous mild sauce.
Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern · Hyde Park
New Orleans-inspired fried chicken from the team behind Virtue.
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