The Top 5 Chicken Chains in America

The chain's unusual fried chicken gets regularly high praise, in large part because the company prepares its chicken for 12 hours until frying in traditional savory Louisiana herbs and spices.

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Popeyes also offers a fiery Cajun taste for those who like to add a little fire. It's difficult to think the chicken sandwich is only a few years old given all the fanfare.

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Few restaurant businesses can compete with Nashville's Hattie B's when it comes to spicy chicken.

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The little neighborhood eatery serves barbecued and fried chicken prepared with the spicy herbs of the patrons' choosing. Fans of hot chicken must travel to Nashville to enjoy it because it's so authentic.

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El Pollo Loco is distinguished by its excellent grilled chicken. The fast food restaurant business with Mexican influences highlights its fire-grilled chicken as a standout item.

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Everything from tacos and tortillas to salads and full-plated meals contain it. It's important to note that the franchise also offers excellent shrimp tacos and meals made entirely from beef.

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In 1952, Church's Chicken discovered a winning formula and has remained with it ever since. The chain's menu, which is certainly on the smaller side, uses real chicken meat throughout; yet, sometimes the best things come in little packages.

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