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The unholy child of the fryer, arguably humankind's greatest creation
The unholy child of the fryer, arguably humankind's greatest creation
Gus's (Bartlett, TN) 9.0/10 - If you are from the north you won't understand until you eat this (I didn't). Disclaimer it varies on location due to love's cruel fate! Go to the original or to the one in Bartlett, but any location will not disappoint. *Slammin' Sammy Certified*
Gus's (Bartlett, TN) 9.0/10 - If you are from the north you won't understand until you eat this (I didn't). Disclaimer it varies on location due to love's cruel fate! Go to the original or to the one in Bartlett, but any location will not disappoint. *Slammin' Sammy Certified*
Harold's Fried Chicken (Chicago, IL) 8.5/10 - An institution. If my doctor would let me I would inject mild sauce into my veins. Honestly, the sandwich is great but it's Chicago's best fried chicken.
Harold's Fried Chicken (Chicago, IL) 8.5/10 - An institution. If my doctor would let me I would inject mild sauce into my veins. Honestly, the sandwich is great but it's Chicago's best fried chicken.
Parson's (Chicago, IL) 8.0/10 - Nashville Hot | This sandwich possesses the unique power to make you feel more full than you have ever felt before. Sadly a casualty of shrinkflation but still a contender for the crispy crown.
Parson's (Chicago, IL) 8.0/10 - Nashville Hot | This sandwich possesses the unique power to make you feel more full than you have ever felt before. Sadly a casualty of shrinkflation but still a contender for the crispy crown.
Honey Butter Fried Chicken (Avondale, Chicago) 8.0/10 - Always fantastic, never disappoints. I eagerly await when they actually make hot chicken that isn't buffalo, if that day ever comes this is easily the crispy champion.
Honey Butter Fried Chicken (Avondale, Chicago) 8.0/10 - Always fantastic, never disappoints. I eagerly await when they actually make hot chicken that isn't buffalo, if that day ever comes this is easily the crispy champion.
The Budlong (Chicago, IL) 7.7/10 - Nashville Hot| Really, really good sandwich but not the best for the price. Heed my words! Do not eat this in front of your coworkers, they will judge you, and then they will judge you more for taking the inescapable nap at your desk after eating this massive sandwich.
The Budlong (Chicago, IL) 7.7/10 - Nashville Hot| Really, really good sandwich but not the best for the price. Heed my words! Do not eat this in front of your coworkers, they will judge you, and then they will judge you more for taking the inescapable nap at your desk after eating this massive sandwich.
Fry The Coop (West Town, Chicago) 7.5/10 - Nashville Hot | I will admit to being a coward but this was really really really hot for my painfully white tastebuds, still very tasty though.
Fry The Coop (West Town, Chicago) 7.5/10 - Nashville Hot | I will admit to being a coward but this was really really really hot for my painfully white tastebuds, still very tasty though.
Watson's Shack & Rail (Champaign, IL) 7.5/10 - Nashville Hot | Solid hot chicken but pricey. Easily the best in Champaign-Urbana, but that's not a high bar.
Watson's Shack & Rail (Champaign, IL) 7.5/10 - Nashville Hot | Solid hot chicken but pricey. Easily the best in Champaign-Urbana, but that's not a high bar.
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken (Chicago, IL) 7.5/10 - Half the size and half the price of Parons's but perhaps the pound for pound champ? The Manny Pacquiao of crispy's.
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken (Chicago, IL) 7.5/10 - Half the size and half the price of Parons's but perhaps the pound for pound champ? The Manny Pacquiao of crispy's.
Little Goat (West Loop, Chicago) 7.5/10 - Pork Katsu | Kinda fell apart on me ngl but the succulent taste of fried pork is a memory I shan't soon forget.
Little Goat (West Loop, Chicago) 7.5/10 - Pork Katsu | Kinda fell apart on me ngl but the succulent taste of fried pork is a memory I shan't soon forget.
The Marq (Loop, Chicago) 7.2/10 - Hot Chicken | Unorthodox take on hot chicken, more similar to an expensive version of Wingstop's Mango Habanero. Be warned, this sandwich is so sticky that millions of years from now we may be able to bring back the extinct finance bro by extracting their DNA from its fossilized amber.
The Marq (Loop, Chicago) 7.2/10 - Hot Chicken | Unorthodox take on hot chicken, more similar to an expensive version of Wingstop's Mango Habanero. Be warned, this sandwich is so sticky that millions of years from now we may be able to bring back the extinct finance bro by extracting their DNA from its fossilized amber.
The Roost (Chicago, IL) 7.0/10 - "The Heater" | Not my favorite given the option but still a tasty treat! The slaw and pickles are lacking which is a little disappointing. 6/10 on a biscuit due to some serious structural concerns.
The Roost (Chicago, IL) 7.0/10 - "The Heater" | Not my favorite given the option but still a tasty treat! The slaw and pickles are lacking which is a little disappointing. 6/10 on a biscuit due to some serious structural concerns.
Popeyes (Everywhere) 6.5/10 - To date the king of fast food fried chicken. I'm not sure how contentious this is but it is a hill we at big honkin' will die on. Bonus points for its sexier spicier sibling.
Popeyes (Everywhere) 6.5/10 - To date the king of fast food fried chicken. I'm not sure how contentious this is but it is a hill we at big honkin' will die on. Bonus points for its sexier spicier sibling.
The Roost (Chicago, IL) 6.5/10 - "House Style"| Staff go to at the roost if you aren't looking for hot chicken (this doesn't happen a lot).
The Roost (Chicago, IL) 6.5/10 - "House Style"| Staff go to at the roost if you aren't looking for hot chicken (this doesn't happen a lot).
The Roost (Chicago, IL) 6.0/10 - "Sconnie Style"| In theory cheddar and fried chicken should work but this isn't fantastic. Again, the structural integrity of these biscuits is highly questionable, 50% chance it will just crumble before your eyes.
The Roost (Chicago, IL) 6.0/10 - "Sconnie Style"| In theory cheddar and fried chicken should work but this isn't fantastic. Again, the structural integrity of these biscuits is highly questionable, 50% chance it will just crumble before your eyes.
Howdy Burger (Champaign, IL) 6.0/10 - Nashville HOT | The college student's crispy: cheap, accessible, and tasty. Bonus for the name.
Howdy Burger (Champaign, IL) 6.0/10 - Nashville HOT | The college student's crispy: cheap, accessible, and tasty. Bonus for the name.
https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/howdy-burger-625-e-green-st-champaign/1097456
Wrigelyville Dog's (Wrigleyville, Chicago) 5.0/10 - I expected more. This is a Costco frozen breaded chicken patty. But believe me if you are trashed you won't care. Besides if you go here for a crispy you deserve it. Get the hot dog.
Wrigelyville Dog's (Wrigleyville, Chicago) 5.0/10 - I expected more. This is a Costco frozen breaded chicken patty. But believe me if you are trashed you won't care. Besides if you go here for a crispy you deserve it. Get the hot dog.
Wendy's (Everywhere) 5.0/10 - The Dollar Menu Crispy Chicken Sandwich is iconic. I love Wendy's. Frankly none of this would exist without it and this will always have a special place in my heart BUT don't eat this sober and eat it within 10 minutes of getting it.
Wendy's (Everywhere) 5.0/10 - The Dollar Menu Crispy Chicken Sandwich is iconic. I love Wendy's. Frankly none of this would exist without it and this will always have a special place in my heart BUT don't eat this sober and eat it within 10 minutes of getting it.
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