dpchin wrote:I walked by a grilled chicken place in Lakeview near Joy's Noddles & Rice. The chickens were split open on an open indoor grill. I remember the price was not bad. Does anyone know thew the name and address?
Doug Chin
Louisville, KY
RobK wrote:dpchin wrote:I walked by a grilled chicken place in Lakeview near Joy's Noddles & Rice. The chickens were split open on an open indoor grill. I remember the price was not bad. Does anyone know thew the name and address?
Doug Chin
Louisville, KY
Chicken Hut is on the corner of Broadway and Belmont.
3200 North Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60657-3515
(773) 868-1755
metro man wrote:I have to second the Mini Hut recommendation. I grew up in the area and have been eating this chicken for over 30 years. As a disclaimer I had my first job at Mini Hut when it was at Archer and Austin where the Jewel is currently located. That was exactly 30 years ago this summer. My buddy Tony worked the fryer - chicken, shrimp and fish. I worked the front - dogs, tamales, beefs and burgers. This is where I learned to make a proper hamburger and I have done it the same way since. I learned a lot of other things that summer also.
As I type this, waxing nostalgically on my unbridled youth, I am getting a hankering for a Hut Burger and a chicken basket. Those were the days. Sigh.
JoeChicago wrote:Any recommendations for good fried chicken in either the Loop or Lincoln Park/Lakeview area? I recently moved and haven't found anything I like. I have yet to check out Crisp yet though.
jimswside wrote:since it appears we are expanding the boundries a little(including Wisconsin and all). I am a firm believer the best fried chicken in the area makes it home out in LaSalle County Illinois. SInce I have moved out here a few years ago I have tried numerous(10-15) different places that have had fried chicken head and shoulders above anything I ate in the city or suburbs(including Harolds, white fence, del rheas, Pricillas, etc.).
The two that are the best:
Rips Tavern
Ladd, IL.
http://www.ripstavern.com
Smitty's
Leonore, IL.
There is alot written about each on the beyond CHicago thread.
here is a pic of a 1/2 light fried chicken from Smitty's, who uses a broaster. 1/2 fried with choice of potato, bread stick, and salad bar on Wednesdays, and Saturdays... $6.50 I believe. Or the all you can eat option on those days with potato, salad bar, and pasta....$6.95. The best chicken I have had, and probably one of the best meal deals around. Rips is a close second to Smitty's.
ld111134 wrote:And I'll strip to the waist and fight anyone if it will bring my Mardi Gras Mustard back.
Ram4 wrote:I know that the chain is probably nothing more than a made up Roundy's, but has anyone tried the fried chicken at Mariano's Fresh Market yet? It looked pretty good (although fried chicken always looks good).
lsher wrote:Ram4 wrote:I know that the chain is probably nothing more than a made up Roundy's, but has anyone tried the fried chicken at Mariano's Fresh Market yet? It looked pretty good (although fried chicken always looks good).
The fried chicken from Mariano's Fresh Market is excellent. The breading is tasty and the chicken is always moist. I always pick up a few pieces when I am nearby.
Binko wrote:metro man wrote:I have to second the Mini Hut recommendation. I grew up in the area and have been eating this chicken for over 30 years. As a disclaimer I had my first job at Mini Hut when it was at Archer and Austin where the Jewel is currently located. That was exactly 30 years ago this summer. My buddy Tony worked the fryer - chicken, shrimp and fish. I worked the front - dogs, tamales, beefs and burgers. This is where I learned to make a proper hamburger and I have done it the same way since. I learned a lot of other things that summer also.
As I type this, waxing nostalgically on my unbridled youth, I am getting a hankering for a Hut Burger and a chicken basket. Those were the days. Sigh.
I'm going to third the Mini-Hut recommendation. I finally got around to trying it today, even though I've passed by it probably a hundred times in the last few years. The fried chicken is spot-on. Perfectly crispy light crust, juicy, a little bit on the salty side, but not objectionably so. To my tastes, it's the best fried chicken I've had in the Chicagoland area. As a poster above said, be prepared to wait 20-25 minutes for it to cook. If you're in the neighborhood, it's worth checking out.
Was is pretty good? How many pieces in an order? Was it made to order?lsher wrote:Just had fried chicken at Real Urban BBQ in Vernon Hills. They said that they have it available today and tomorrow as a special. It is moist and has a light breading. They said they have it available at times as a special offering.
stevez wrote:lsher wrote:Ram4 wrote:I know that the chain is probably nothing more than a made up Roundy's, but has anyone tried the fried chicken at Mariano's Fresh Market yet? It looked pretty good (although fried chicken always looks good).
The fried chicken from Mariano's Fresh Market is excellent. The breading is tasty and the chicken is always moist. I always pick up a few pieces when I am nearby.
I tired it the other day and I'll agree, the breading was pretty good, if on the salty side.
Ram4 wrote:Was is pretty good? How many pieces in an order? Was it made to order?lsher wrote:Just had fried chicken at Real Urban BBQ in Vernon Hills. They said that they have it available today and tomorrow as a special. It is moist and has a light breading. They said they have it available at times as a special offering.