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15 Places to Eat the Finest Fried Chicken in Dallas

Because there's nothing more perfect than crispy, juicy, deep-fried yardbird

by Courtney E. Smith and Amy McCarthy Updated
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| Courtney E. Smith
by Courtney E. Smith and Amy McCarthy Updated

Classic fried chicken is always en vogue, whether you prefer a thin and crispy crust or something more substantial. Dallas is a veritable wonderland of excellent fried chicken dishes, some of which pop up in some pretty unexpected places. Which leads to the question: Where do you find Dallas' best fried chicken?

Not surprisingly, it's not hard to find a great bucket (or plate, bag – the vessel is not important) of fried chicken in the Big D. Whether you're looking for something classic or trendy, country-style or globally influenced, these Dallas restaurants offer a bounty of deep-fried, finger-lickin' goodness.

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Whistle Britches

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This chicken shack from chef Omar Flores has earned a loyal crowd of regulars, and for good reason. The birds here are brined in pickle juice and covered in a crispy batter, available on the bone or in ridiculously good chicken sandwiches. Try the Hot Dang, Flores' take on Nashville-style hot chicken.

6110 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75252
(972) 590-8991
(972) 590-8991

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Ida Claire

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This Southern-style cafe in Addison has all the comfort food one could want in a slightly hipper environment than the average. Naturally, that also includes a great plate of fried chicken. Get it straight with a seasonal salad for lunch or dinner, or go with chicken and waffles for brunch.

5001 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
(214) 377-8227
(214) 377-8227

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Babe's Chicken Dinner House

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The O.G. of Dallas' fried chicken scene, Babe's Chicken Dinner House is an excellent option for perfectly fried bird with locations all over DFW. Order up fried chicken on the bone or strips, all paired with a selection of family-style sides included in the price. Just don't fill up on those biscuits before the chicken comes.

1006 W Main St, Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 245-7773
(972) 245-7773

Ricky's Hot Chicken

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There are now a bounty of fried chicken spots slinging super-spicy, Nashville-style hot chicken, and Ricky’s is among the best. Halal chicken is fried to crunchy perfection, then offered in five different spice levels that range from “no heat” to “A-bomb.” Cool down with a side of vinegar slaw.

100 S Central Expy #18, Richardson, TX 75080
(214) 272-3735
(214) 272-3735

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Roots Southern Table

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Chef Tiffany Derry’s Roots Chicken Shack, with its duck fat fried chicken, has been supplanted by her wonderful restaurant in Farmers Branch. Get it there but add the gruyere potato and a fancy cocktail. You can also get it as a to-go at Roots Chicken Shak at Legacy Hall in Plano.

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13050 Bee St Suit 160, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
(214) 346-4441
(214) 346-4441

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Bubba's Cooks Country

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With a name like Bubba's, great fried chicken makes sense, but this Dallas classic thoroughly exceeds expectations. The #1 combo – a piece of chicken, one side, and a roll – makes for an excellent light lunch, but go ahead and splurge on the three piece if you’re in the mood.

6617 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 373-6527
(214) 373-6527

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Palmer's Hot Chicken

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For those who like it hot, head to Palmer’s and see how high you can turn up the heat. This fried chicken, which is served solo, in a sandwich, or nuggs-style, comes in a range of Nashville heat driven flavors. Don’t worry, if you’re not into it they can do original and it’s darn fine.

6465 East Mockingbird Lane, TX 75214
(972) 863-9366
(972) 863-9366

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Streets Fine Chicken

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A French-inspired take on the classic Southern fried yard bird awaits at this eatery with two locations in Dallas. The chicken here is brined for 24-hours in a secret concoction that includes lemon and herbes de provence, which results in an endlessly juicy bird. Do yourself a favor, don’t skip the mac and cheese.

3857 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219
(469) 917-7140
(469) 917-7140

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Mike's Chicken

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Whether it's wings, tenders, or crisply fried drumsticks you crave, Mike's is an ideal choice. Order a four-piece chicken tender combo served with a selection of housemade dipping sauces (including a peanut butter-infused Buffalo sauce) or combine dark & white meat for a perfect on-the-bone combo. In addition to the Maple Ave. location, Mike’s also has spot on Forrest Lane in North Dallas.

4234 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 443-7822
(214) 443-7822

The Slow Bone

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Order barbecue if you must, but the Slow Bone's fried chicken is the stuff of legends. Chef Jeffrey Hobbs starts off by smoking a pan of water for the brine, letting the chicken chill overnight, then deep fries the birds to crispy, crunchy perfection.

2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 377-7727
(214) 377-7727

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Brick & Bones

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The fried chicken at this Deep Ellum haunt has a seriously devoted crowd of loyal followers. The chicken here (bone-in or tenders) is brined for 24-hours to make it juicy, then battered and served in a bucket, on rice, or alongside a waffle. Try the “sexy chicken,” or bird that’s deep-fried without batter and tossed in Nashville-style hot chicken oil.

2713 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 914-6776
(469) 914-6776

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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

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They don’t call it world famous for nothing. Grab a plate of your white and dark meat mix of choice, and the mac and cheese and greens are highly recommended sides. If you’ve got room after all of that, the sweet potato pie is a must.

2904 Commerce St (Malcolm X), Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 709-8294
(469) 709-8294

Restaurant Beatrice

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On any night at this Oak Cliff restaurant, you’ll smell Mammaw’s fried chicken as soon as you park. Tables around you will have a massive platter of the Louisiana-style recipe, served with pepper jelly and a housemade biscuit. While everything on the menu here is excellent, the fried chicken is a must — at least once. And happily, it’s available for dinner, lunch, and with a waffle for brunch.

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1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(469) 962-2173
(469) 962-2173

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Rudy's Chicken

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Head to South Dallas for fried chicken so delicious that you’ll “slap yo mamma’s mamma,” or at least that’s what Rudy says. Gloriously greasy thighs and legs are some of the best in Dallas, perfectly seasoned and never soggy. Pro-tips: expect a line, and don’t forget to bring cash — cards are no good here.

3115 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 375-9234
(214) 375-9234

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Hattie B's

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Hattie’s landing in Dallas changed the Nashville hot chicken game in Big D. It is as well known for it’s super spicy chicken as it’s excellent chicken and waffles. Go for “damn hot” and “shut the cluck up” if you dare.

3827 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219
(469) 425-8100
(469) 425-8100

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Whistle Britches

6110 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75252

This chicken shack from chef Omar Flores has earned a loyal crowd of regulars, and for good reason. The birds here are brined in pickle juice and covered in a crispy batter, available on the bone or in ridiculously good chicken sandwiches. Try the Hot Dang, Flores' take on Nashville-style hot chicken.

6110 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75252
(972) 590-8991
(972) 590-8991

Ida Claire

5001 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254

This Southern-style cafe in Addison has all the comfort food one could want in a slightly hipper environment than the average. Naturally, that also includes a great plate of fried chicken. Get it straight with a seasonal salad for lunch or dinner, or go with chicken and waffles for brunch.

5001 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
(214) 377-8227
(214) 377-8227

Babe's Chicken Dinner House

1006 W Main St, Carrollton, TX 75006

The O.G. of Dallas' fried chicken scene, Babe's Chicken Dinner House is an excellent option for perfectly fried bird with locations all over DFW. Order up fried chicken on the bone or strips, all paired with a selection of family-style sides included in the price. Just don't fill up on those biscuits before the chicken comes.

1006 W Main St, Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 245-7773
(972) 245-7773

Ricky's Hot Chicken

100 S Central Expy #18, Richardson, TX 75080

There are now a bounty of fried chicken spots slinging super-spicy, Nashville-style hot chicken, and Ricky’s is among the best. Halal chicken is fried to crunchy perfection, then offered in five different spice levels that range from “no heat” to “A-bomb.” Cool down with a side of vinegar slaw.

100 S Central Expy #18, Richardson, TX 75080
(214) 272-3735
(214) 272-3735

Roots Southern Table

13050 Bee St Suit 160, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Chef Tiffany Derry’s Roots Chicken Shack, with its duck fat fried chicken, has been supplanted by her wonderful restaurant in Farmers Branch. Get it there but add the gruyere potato and a fancy cocktail. You can also get it as a to-go at Roots Chicken Shak at Legacy Hall in Plano.

13050 Bee St Suit 160, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
(214) 346-4441
(214) 346-4441

Bubba's Cooks Country

6617 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas, TX 75205

With a name like Bubba's, great fried chicken makes sense, but this Dallas classic thoroughly exceeds expectations. The #1 combo – a piece of chicken, one side, and a roll – makes for an excellent light lunch, but go ahead and splurge on the three piece if you’re in the mood.

6617 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 373-6527
(214) 373-6527

Palmer's Hot Chicken

6465 East Mockingbird Lane, TX 75214

For those who like it hot, head to Palmer’s and see how high you can turn up the heat. This fried chicken, which is served solo, in a sandwich, or nuggs-style, comes in a range of Nashville heat driven flavors. Don’t worry, if you’re not into it they can do original and it’s darn fine.

6465 East Mockingbird Lane, TX 75214
(972) 863-9366
(972) 863-9366

Streets Fine Chicken

3857 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219

A French-inspired take on the classic Southern fried yard bird awaits at this eatery with two locations in Dallas. The chicken here is brined for 24-hours in a secret concoction that includes lemon and herbes de provence, which results in an endlessly juicy bird. Do yourself a favor, don’t skip the mac and cheese.

3857 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219
(469) 917-7140
(469) 917-7140

Mike's Chicken

4234 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

Whether it's wings, tenders, or crisply fried drumsticks you crave, Mike's is an ideal choice. Order a four-piece chicken tender combo served with a selection of housemade dipping sauces (including a peanut butter-infused Buffalo sauce) or combine dark & white meat for a perfect on-the-bone combo. In addition to the Maple Ave. location, Mike’s also has spot on Forrest Lane in North Dallas.

4234 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 443-7822
(214) 443-7822

The Slow Bone

2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

Order barbecue if you must, but the Slow Bone's fried chicken is the stuff of legends. Chef Jeffrey Hobbs starts off by smoking a pan of water for the brine, letting the chicken chill overnight, then deep fries the birds to crispy, crunchy perfection.

2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 377-7727
(214) 377-7727

Brick & Bones

2713 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

The fried chicken at this Deep Ellum haunt has a seriously devoted crowd of loyal followers. The chicken here (bone-in or tenders) is brined for 24-hours to make it juicy, then battered and served in a bucket, on rice, or alongside a waffle. Try the “sexy chicken,” or bird that’s deep-fried without batter and tossed in Nashville-style hot chicken oil.

2713 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 914-6776
(469) 914-6776

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

2904 Commerce St (Malcolm X), Dallas, TX 75226

They don’t call it world famous for nothing. Grab a plate of your white and dark meat mix of choice, and the mac and cheese and greens are highly recommended sides. If you’ve got room after all of that, the sweet potato pie is a must.

2904 Commerce St (Malcolm X), Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 709-8294
(469) 709-8294

Restaurant Beatrice

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

On any night at this Oak Cliff restaurant, you’ll smell Mammaw’s fried chicken as soon as you park. Tables around you will have a massive platter of the Louisiana-style recipe, served with pepper jelly and a housemade biscuit. While everything on the menu here is excellent, the fried chicken is a must — at least once. And happily, it’s available for dinner, lunch, and with a waffle for brunch.

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(469) 962-2173
(469) 962-2173

Rudy's Chicken

3115 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216

Head to South Dallas for fried chicken so delicious that you’ll “slap yo mamma’s mamma,” or at least that’s what Rudy says. Gloriously greasy thighs and legs are some of the best in Dallas, perfectly seasoned and never soggy. Pro-tips: expect a line, and don’t forget to bring cash — cards are no good here.

3115 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 375-9234
(214) 375-9234

Hattie B's

3827 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219

Hattie’s landing in Dallas changed the Nashville hot chicken game in Big D. It is as well known for it’s super spicy chicken as it’s excellent chicken and waffles. Go for “damn hot” and “shut the cluck up” if you dare.

3827 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219
(469) 425-8100
(469) 425-8100

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