July 17, 2024
We live in a golden era — no pun intended — of fried chicken. Whether your craving is for bone-in fried chicken, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, or the mighty chicken sandwich, it’s a safe bet that there are dozens of drive-thrus in your neck of the woods ready to take your order.
But which fast food chain serves up the most outstanding fried chicken? USA TODAY 10Best’s editors and a panel of quick-service dining experts compiled a list of their top picks, then readers casted their votes to determine whose fried chicken is tops.
Here are the 10 best quick-service restaurants for fried chicken.
No. 8: Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Get Krispy Krunchy Chicken at convenience stores, malls, college campuses, and supermarkets in more than 2,600 locations across 47 states. The chicken is marinated in a proprietary mix of mild Cajun spices, then double-breaded by hand and fried. Don’t forget to add sides like jambalaya and a freshly baked biscuit drizzled with honey.
