The city of Chicago is known for robust urban living and offers the very best in metropolitan life and culture. However, not everyone is aware that Chicago is also a source for some of the best fried chicken in the country.
National Fried Chicken Day is on July 6, but any day can be fried chicken day from your Chicago apartments at Presidential Towers. Whether you go out to eat or make your own fried chicken in one of our well-appointed living spaces, that unparalleled flavor is available all year-round. For those who want lighter fare, grilled chicken prepared at our on-site grilling area is the perfect alternative.
Crispy breading, the perfect spices and a juicy interior create the best fried chicken, and Chicagoland is overflowing with great choices. Here are five of the best fried chicken options in the city.
Best Fried Chicken in Chicago
1. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
52 W Elm St.
(312) 573-4000
Enjoy buttermilk marinated chicken cooked to golden, crispy perfection. This is an Oprah favorite! During brunch on the weekends, you can get Art Smith's famous fried chicken served with waffles.
2. Big Jones
5347 N Clark St.
(773) 275-5725
Feast on Southern fried chicken at this restaurant. Chef Paul Fehribach brines Amish chicken in herbs and spices and then fries it in leaf lard, ham drippings, and clarified butter.
3. The Budlong
1008 West Armitage Ave.
(773) 270-9005
Enjoy Nashville-style hot BBQ chicken in mild, medium or extra spicy hot. There are additional locations in Lincoln Square and Revival Food Hall.
4. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
847 W Fulton Market
(312) 733-1971
Originating in Tennessee, the secret to this fried chicken is the dark skin, which receives its color from the fryer and creates a crunchy and tasty coating. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken achieves the perfect balance of saltiness and spiciness which will have you wanting more.
5. Crisp
2940 N Broadway
(773) 697-7610
Korean fried chicken offered as plain or sauced makes for a unique and unforgettable experience. There are traditional BBQ and Buffalo options, but the family recipe Seoul Sassy is a favorite. It's a sweet sauce composed of ginger, soy, garlic, and other spices.
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If you’d rather stay in, it's easy to whip up your own batch of fried chicken in your Chicago apartment. Our community offers a range of floor plans with the perfect amenities for your taste and style. We also offer direct-access garage parking, on-site restaurants, 24-hour emergency maintenance service and valet package service.
Host your own outdoor party at our picnic and barbecue area where you can relax and create the perfect grilled meal. Best yet, at our Chicago apartments, everything that the city has to offer is just steps from your door. Contact us today to schedule a tour.