The 19 top-rated fried chicken in Austin, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is fried chicken at Chicken Nest (6620 W North Ave), with a flavor score of 89 out of 100 from 14 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Fried Chicken across Chicago→Crispy, flavorful fried chicken made with fresh ingredients earns high praise for its generous portions and delicious sides.
Crispy fried chicken with juicy meat and a sweet, mild sauce earns high praise, making it a Chicago favorite.
Fried chicken is praised for its crispy coating and juicy meat, often paired with delicious sides like yams and mac and cheese.
Fried chicken is well-seasoned with crispy skin, praised for its juiciness, and pairs perfectly with creamy mac and cheese.
The chicken often arrives overcooked and hard, while fries can be stale, despite some praise for flavor and sauce.
The fried chicken often arrives overcooked, greasy, or hard, with some even finding hair in their order.
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