From Downtown LA, to Culver City, and Pasadnea to Long beach, plus everywhere in between, LAeats has you covered with the best fried chicken that will each be a must try on your personal list this summer. This list has all the best classic style fried chickens you could want. We skipped the spicy and hot chickens, to focus on those that are all about the perfect fried bird.
No matter what heat level you enjoy, from classic fried chicken (No Heat) to the kind that requires gloves and a signed waiver to eat, get ready to discover and learn more about the seven must try fried chicken dishes in Los Angeles.
Let our list of must try fried chicken spots across LA, be your list, and try all 7 and let us know what you think by using #MUSTTRY and #LAeats. LAeats moto - To share reviews that get an 8/10 or better. We actually visit and review each place ourselves, without paid sponsorships/endorsements so you can trust the simple and honest reviews for our weekly MUSTY TRY Lists.
#7 POPCORN CHICKENDaddy's Chicken ShackPasadena, CA
#eatsfact Daddy's Chicken Shack not only offers fried chicken sandwiches & slides, they offer vegan options. Including the Vegan Daddy sandwich, and Vegan Nuggets, which are also gluten free.
#6 SWEET CHICKEN BUCKETLos Angeles - Fairfax District, CASweet Chick
Sweet Chick Bucket3 PC. Fried Chicken, Buttermilk Biscuit, Kohlrabi Slaw
#5 FINGER SANDWICH MEALFUKUSanta Monica, CA
#EATSfact ™ Fuku is a fried chicken concept from the mind of David Chang and Momofuku.
Finger Sandwich Mealfuku fingers, pickle, butter, Martin’s potato roll + Waffle Fries w/sweet jalapeño seasoning + Yuzu-8 or Sweet Peach Tea
#4 The #4 (HERB’S SPECIAL)Roscoe’s House of Chicken’ N WafflesAnaheim, Inglewood- LAX, Hollywood, Long Beach, Pasadena, West LA, South LA, CA
#4 (HERB’S SPECIAL)1/2 Chicken smothered w/gravy & onions, 2 waffles
#3 CHICKEN KATSUTartine SycamoreHollywood, CA
Chicken KatsuLacto-fermented Cabbage (Made in-house), aioli, koji pain de mie
#2 2 PIECE MEALHoney's KettleCulver City, CA
2 Piece MealChoice of kettled-fried chicken (breast, wing, thigh, drumstick) alongside kettle fries, & a buttermilk biscuit
#1 5 PIECE BUCKETLucky BirdLos Angeles - DTLA, CAGrand Central Market
#EatsFact ™ Lucky Bird created their own very unique version of a bag of chips, made from fried chicken skins that are coated in dehydrated hot sauce. Order early before they sell out for the day.