Must-Try Fried Chicken in Houston

February 23, 2022
| 6:06 PM

There’s nothing like good ol’ southern comfort food like fried chicken, right? The Stuff to Do in Houston team has you covered with the very best Fried Chicken spots in Houston!

From traditional to spicy to savory and sweet fried chicken flavors, these spots will surely satisfy that comfort food craving. We know you’ll love these spots as much as we do! What is your favorite way to eat Fried Chicken?

Bad Chx

Just when you thought you’d been to all the best hot chicken sandwich spots, Bad Chx came blazzin’ in.

They are a fully halal hot chicken food truck offering a variety of hot chicken items that will make your mouth water. Whether you’re in the mood for a sandwich, a sub, a wrap, wings, or delicious sides, Bad Chx has everything you could ever need in a fried chicken food truck!

Hours

SUN–WEDS | 11AM–12AM

THURS–SAT | 11AM–3AM

Location

📍2802 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054

WEBSITE

📷 Frenchy’s Chicken

Frenchy’s Chicken

You can’t beat traditional fried chicken with all of the best sides! Frenchy’s Chicken has Fried Chicken meals large and small to accommodate your needs as well as sides like collard greens and red beans & rice that pair so well with crispy fried chicken!

Frenchy’s also offers boudin, po boys, and of course fried catfish. You can’t go wrong with this favorite spot of ours.

Hours

SUN–THURS | 10AM–11PM

FRI–SAT | 10AM–12AM

Location

📍4646 Scott St, Houston, TX 77004

WEBSITE

📷 Mico’s Hot Chicken

Mico’s Hot Chicken

Kick it up a little with some hot chicken from Mico’s Hot Chicken! Mico’s puts a spicy spin on fried chicken in Houston and we are here for it! Inspired by Nashville’s famous hot chicken, Mico’s has made this dish just for us Houstonians, and it doesn’t disappoint.

You can of course get their traditional hot chicken sandwich, but you should definitely pair it with some loaded waffle fries and a blueberry lemonade!

Hours

MON–SUN | 10:30AM–9:30PM

Location

📍1603 N Durham Dr, Houston, TX 77008

WEBSITE

📷 Dave’s Hot Chicken

Dave’s Hot Chicken

Turn up the heat at the new Dave’s Hot Chicken location on Wallisville Rd! You can taste their delicious Nashville-inspired hot chicken and choose from 7 different spice levels on sliders or tenders! Be sure to pair with their yummy mac and cheese, cheese fries and milkshakes. Also, their graffiti artwork is a must-see! Let’s just say this spot is so good, it’s no wonder it’s Drake-approved!

Hours

MON–THURS | 11AM–11PM

FRI–SUN | 11AM–12AM

Location

📍15245 Wallisville Rd., Houston, TX

WEBSITE

📷 Lucille’s

Lucille’s

Lucille’s definitely knows how to do this southern favorite right! Their “Yardbird” is slow fried with a side of collard greens and honey-spiced gravy. If you haven’t had fried chicken from Lucielle’s, you are absolutely missing out!

Be sure to get a side of their truffled Brussel sprouts and cornbread to get the ultimate southern comfort meal!

Hours

MON | Closed

TUE–THURS | 11AM–3PM & 4PM–9PM

FRI | 11AM–3PM & 5PM–10PM

SAT | 10AM–3PM & 5PM–10PM

SUN | 10AM–3PM

Location

📍5512 La Branch St, Houston, TX 77004

WEBSITE

📷 Breakfast Klub

Breakfast Klub

Get brunch all week long at the Breakfast Klub! Not only does Breakfast Klub have a great breakfast and brunch, but their fried chicken and waffles are fire!

You can pair their chicken with waffles, french toast, or pancakes, but we think you should try it all three ways! Oh, and did we mention, you can also get their waffle and pancake mix, seasoning, and coating so you can make chicken and waffles at home, too!

Hours

MON–FRI | 7AM–2PM

SAT–SUN | 8AM–2PM

Location

📍3711 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002

WEBSITE

📷 La Lucha

La Lucha

La Lucha offers a wide variety of eats, like oysters on the half shell, some southern comforts with a Mexican twist, and of course fried chicken! This Houston spot offers golden fried chicken served with pickles and delicious fluffy biscuits.

Pair your Fried chicken with some deviled eggs and crawfish mac & cheese. Wash it all down with a You’re Welcome for the perfect meal!

Hours

MON–THURS | 4:30PM–9PM

FRI | 4:30PM–10PM

SAT | 11AM–10PM

SUN | 11AM–9PM

Location

📍1801 N Shepherd Dr #A, Houston, TX 77008

WEBSITE

📷 Grace’s

Grace’s

Grace’s on Kirby is another of our favorite places to get fried chicken in Houston. Try Randi’s Fried Chicken, the traditional choice, served with black-eyed peas or choose the Chicken Fried Chicken with cream gravy, mashed potatoes, and of course black-eyed peas.

If you stop by for Brunch try out their Chicken Fried Chicken Biscuit or our favorite, the Waffles and Wings!

Hours

MON–THUS | 11AM–9PM

FRI | 11AM–10PM

SAT | 9AM–10PM

SUN | 9AM–9PM

Location

📍3111 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

WEBSITE

📷 Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is a favorite all over the country, but especially in Houston. You can’t beat their plates that will satisfy any family. Not only do they have delicious fried chicken, but they have some bomb appetizers, too! Who doesn’t love Fried Green Tomatoes and Fried Okra?!

Round out your meal with something sweet from their dessert menu like the Pecan or Coconut Cream pie!

Hours

SUN–THURS | 11AM–9PM

FRI–SAT | 11AM–10PM

Location

📍1815 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

WEBSITE

📷 Max’s Wine Dive

Max’s Wine Dive

Max’s Wind Dive is always one of our favorites for brunch but did you know they have delicious fried chicken, too? Max’s Famous Fried Chicken is gluten-free and full of flavor! Their chicken is marinated in jalapeno buttermilk to give it a little kick and served with either hot sauce or honey-chipotle sauce to give it that sweet and savory flavor profile we all love!

Hours

MON–THUR | 3PM–10PM

FRI–SAT | 11AM–11PM

SUN | 11AM–10PM

Location

📍214 Fairview St Suite 2, Houston, TX 77006

WEBSITE

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Must-Try Fried Chicken in Houston

Bad Chx

Frenchy’s Chicken

Mico’s Hot Chicken

Dave’s Hot Chicken

Lucille’s

Breakfast Klub

La Lucha

Grace’s

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

Max’s Wine Dive

Looking for More Than Fried Chicken in Houston?

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Whitney Ellis | Visit Profile >

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Bad Chx

Frenchy’s Chicken

Mico’s Hot Chicken

Dave’s Hot Chicken

Lucille’s

Breakfast Klub

La Lucha

Grace’s

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

Max’s Wine Dive

Looking for More Than Fried Chicken in Houston?

Curated by

Whitney Ellis | Visit Profile >

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