8 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Delaware for 2024!
You don’t have to head down South for authentic fried chicken. Craving a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich complemented by pickles and a lemongrass honey glaze? How about traditional fried chicken paired with a plate of waffles? Looking for some delicious fried chicken in Delaware? Check out these 8 top spots for 2024!
The Chicken House, Newark, DE
While they don't serve traditional fried chicken, The Chicken House still offers finger-licking poultry. Their Peruvian "Pollo a la Brasa" or rotisserie chicken is classic. This marinating process, fresh free-range chickens, and a unique blend of spices before roasting slowly over an open flame create a delicious result. With a claim of over 6,000 chickens sold every month, it's easy to see why they made it onto the list.
Lettie’s Kitchen, Hockessin, DE
Voted “Best of Delaware 2014 Editor's Choice” for “Best Fried Chicken,” Lettie’s is owned by mother and son culinary team, Susan and Tom Alexander. The small kitchen is run with a big heart, and the food joint’s namesake is in honor of Susan’s late mother, who was born in the town in 1922. As the story goes, she cooked up a storm for friends and neighbor and her eight kids until her death in 2003, and now her progeny do the same.
Walt’s Flavor Crisp Chicken Express, Wilmington, DE
Established in 2004, Walt’s Flavor Crisp Chicken was founded by Larry Fletcher and his wife, Beverly. Using a secret fried chicken recipe developed by Walt Sheppard, the food joint go on to wins local accolated, including the coveted “Best in Delaware” title. The combination of a special marinating, unique spice rubs, and a light breading make Walt’s juicy and delicious.
New York Fried Chicken, Multiple Locations
The menu is distinctly Southern, and the items are a la carte. Order dinners, to-go boxes, buckets, or just get a wing or two. You can also get fish, burgers, and more, but why would you want to? The delicate cornmeal breading on the chicken is made fresh each day and season perfectly. Plus, sides include decadent mac & cheese, corn on the cob, and collards.
Kick n’ Chicken, Multiple Locations
At Kick n’ Chicken the chicken, breading, and spices are freshly prepared with every order. Their chicken is never frozen and their recipe is authentic, producing an end result that is moist, crispy, and packed with flavor.
L&G Soul Food, New Castle, DE
Established in 2009, L&G is a Christian family-owned business that slings Southern-style cuisine "just like mama makes it.” The recipes have been handed down through generations, and the ingredients are always fresh. Rather than opting for a ginormous menu, the folks at L&G do fried chicken, fried seafood, slow-smoked ribs, and sides.
Royal Farms, Multiple locations
Royal Farms has gas stations and convenience stores all along the mid-Atlantic. The company opened their first store just over the water in Maryland in 1959, and has a pretty unique idea as far as convenience stores go: stop in, fuel up, and get a freshly prepared breakfast sandwich or snack for your travels. In fact, they are all but famous in the area for their fried chicken sandwiches.
The Metro Diner, Multiple locations
You knew we had to go there. You can’t have a fried chicken “Best of” piece without throwing in a diner. The Metro Diner offers American comfort food, and they clearly cook because they love food, Their chicken and waffles dish shows that clearly, and you get half a crispy, spicy chicken on top of a fluffy, crunchy Belgian waffle, topped with sweet strawberry butter and a sweet-and-spicy sauce.
