Best Fried Chicken Sandwich

The crispy chicken sandwich wars — who does it best?

Updated April 17, 2026

Looking for the best fried chicken sandwich? FoodMedals ranks 99 restaurants serving fried chicken sandwich based on 161 community votes cast in 2026. Pretty Bird Hot Chicken in Salt Lake City currently leads the 2026 rankings.

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Howlin' Ray's

Los Angeles, CA

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Pretty Bird Hot Chicken

Salt Lake City, UT

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Howlin Rays

Las Vegas, NV

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Full Standings — 2026

#	Restaurant					Score
	Pretty Bird Hot ChickenSalt Lake City, UT	8	2	—	8	36
	Howlin' Ray'sLos Angeles, CA	6	1	—	6	26
	Howlin RaysLas Vegas, NV	5	2	—	4	23
4	Houston TX Hot ChickenSalt Lake City, UT	1	7	3	1	21
5	The Eagle OTRCincinnati, OH	4	1	—	4	18
6	Dave's Hot ChickenNew York, NY	4	1	—	—	14
7	Dave's Hot ChickenLos Angeles, CA	1	4	2	1	14
8	How Crispy ExpressAtlanta, GA	2	2	2	—	12
9	BruxieAnaheim, CA	2	2	—	1	11
9	Dave's Hot ChickenSalt Lake City, UT	2	1	2	1	11
11	Chi-Kin Korean Fried ChickenOrlando, FL	2	1	—	2	10
11	Dave's Hot ChickenAnaheim, CA	2	1	1	1	10
13	Buxton Chicken PalaceAsheville, NC	3	—	—	—	9
13	Crispy GaiPortland, ME	3	—	—	—	9
13	Lillie PearlRichmond, VA	3	—	—	—	9
13	Royals Hot ChickenLouisville, KY	3	—	—	—	9
17	Bobwhite CounterNew York, NY	1	2	2	—	9
17	MilkmanCincinnati, OH	1	2	2	—	9
19	The Crack Shack - Little ItalySan Diego, CA	2	1	—	—	8
20	Daves Hot ChickenLas Vegas, NV	1	2	1	—	8
21	Bon Chon OrlandoOrlando, FL	1	2	—	—	7
22	6 'N The Mornin'Cincinnati, OH	—	2	3	—	7
23	Dave's Hot ChickenSan Diego, CA	1	1	1	—	6
24	BirdiesLos Angeles, CA	—	2	2	—	6
25	Bok Bok Korean Fried ChickenSalt Lake City, UT	—	1	3	—	5
25	ComfortlandNew York, NY	—	2	1	—	5
27	BAWK by Urban RootsSacramento, CA	1	—	—	1	4
27	Bok a Bok ChickenSeattle, WA	1	—	—	1	4
27	Crunchik'nPhiladelphia, PA	1	—	—	1	4
30	FryYaySan Diego, CA	—	1	2	—	4
30	Habibi's Hot ChickenAnaheim, CA	—	1	2	—	4
32	Maxine's on ShineOrlando, FL	—	—	3	—	3
32	The Crack ShackLas Vegas, NV	—	1	1	—	3
34	Cookie's Country ChickenSeattle, WA	—	1	—	—	2
34	Federal DonutsPhiladelphia, PA	—	1	—	—	2
34	Fluffies Hot Chicken - LESNew York, NY	—	—	2	—	2
34	Nash and ProperSacramento, CA	—	1	—	—	2
34	Tennessee Hot Chicken THCLos Angeles, CA	—	—	2	—	2
39	Blue Ox TavernLas Vegas, NV	—	—	1	—	1
39	ChickQueenSalt Lake City, UT	—	—	1	—	1
39	Cookie’s Country ChickenSeattle, WA	—	—	1	—	1
39	HallPassSalt Lake City, UT	—	—	1	—	1
39	Honey SaltLas Vegas, NV	—	—	1	—	1
39	IshkabibblesPhiladelphia, PA	—	—	1	—	1
39	Roscoe's House of Chicken and WafflesAnaheim, CA	—	—	1	—	1
39	The Kluckin’ Chicken - HollywoodLos Angeles, CA	—	—	1	—	1
39	World Famous HotboysSacramento, CA	—	—	1	—	1
48	bb.q Chicken FullertonFullerton, CA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Bird Bird BiscuitAustin, TX	—	—	—	—	0
48	Bolton's Spicy Chicken and FishNashville, TN	—	—	—	—	0
48	Brassica KitchenBoston, MA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Bunny's Buckets and BubblesBaltimore, MD	—	—	—	—	0
48	Buttermilk and BourbonBoston, MA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Cheever's CafeOklahoma City, OK	—	—	—	—	0
48	Communal RestaurantProvo, UT	—	—	—	—	0
48	Cubby's (Provo)Provo, UT	—	—	—	—	0
48	Dave's Hot ChickenSeattle, WA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Dog HausSandy, UT	—	—	—	—	0
48	EkibenBaltimore, MD	—	—	—	—	0
48	Eugene's Hot ChickenBirmingham, AL	—	—	—	—	0
48	Even Stevens SandwichesSalt Lake City, UT	—	—	—	—	0
48	Fat's Chicken and WafflesSeattle, WA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Federal DonutsPhiladelphia, PA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Filly Luv - the best fried chicken sandwich and boba teaBrooklyn, NY	—	—	—	—	0
48	Fixins Soul KitchenDetroit, MI	—	—	—	—	0
48	HaberdishCharlotte, NC	—	—	—	—	0
48	Hattie B's Hot ChickenBirmingham, AL	—	—	—	—	0
48	Holdaak Fried ChickenFullerton, CA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Honeymoon ChickenWashington, DC	—	—	—	—	0
48	Hot Chix BostonCambridge, MA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Humble BirdNorth Hollywood, CA	—	—	—	—	0
48	K Soul ChickenSan Francisco, CA	—	—	—	—	0
48	King of the CoopTampa, FL	—	—	—	—	0
48	Leons Oyster ShopCharleston, SC	—	—	—	—	0
48	Love and Honey Fried ChickenPhiladelphia, PA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Lucky 13Salt Lake City, UT	—	—	—	—	0
48	Nash and ProperSacramento, CA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Pepperfire Hot ChickenNashville, TN	—	—	—	—	0
48	SAW's BBQBirmingham, AL	—	—	—	—	0
48	SAW's Soul KitchenBirmingham, AL	—	—	—	—	0
48	Shanks OriginalPhiladelphia, PA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Soul Chicken HawaiiHonolulu, HI	—	—	—	—	0
48	Spicy Boys Fried ChickenAustin, TX	—	—	—	—	0
48	Station 22Provo, UT	—	—	—	—	0
48	The BirdSan Francisco, CA	—	—	—	—	0
48	The Golden EaterySanta Ana, CA	—	—	—	—	0
48	Turkey and the WolfNew Orleans, LA	—	—	—	—	0

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