Mass Ave / 310 Massachusetts Ave
Found at the entrance to Mass Ave, this rockabilly restaurant uses cage-free, free-range chickens brined and coated with special seasoning, served with signature hot honey. Choose from a small-but-varied selection of sides and snacks, and grab a brew or two from the expansive beer list. Whether it's dinner for one or for the whole family; The Eagle is the spot to satisfy those finger-lickin' urges.
Herron-Morton / 1831 N College Ave.
Kountry Kitchen has been serving the near Northside community for over 20 years. Starting as a small, six-seat diner, the restaurant has since become nationally recognized for its soul food selection. Enjoy your fried chicken with a fresh waffle for breakfast, or have it served with two country sides for lunch or dinner. Just make sure you save enough room for Ms. Jessie's Lip Smacking Cobblers or Cynthia's Fabulous Caramel Pound Cake for dessert!
Far Eastside / 6916 East 30th St
Wanting to offer the very best in first-class soul food, Chef James "Mackie" Jones and his wife Shawn carefully hand-crafted every item on the menu. The Red Velvet Waffles & Chicken will satisfy your sweet tooth and savory cravings, while the homemade brown gravy that comes atop their fried chicken will leave you fat and happy. There's a reason it's landed on the Indy A-List for four years running.
SoBro / 1938 East 46th St
One of the rarer finds on this list is Papa Bear's. If you're looking for true mom-and-pop cooking, look no further. This small eatery offers amazing prices and great service, and those signature wings are really something else. The hours of operation vary day-to-day, so be sure to call ahead or check their Instagram to see the spot's hours and food specials!
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SoBro / 2170 E 54th St
Mississippi Belle switches things up by pan-frying their chicken, meaning you get more of that juicy meat and less of the crunchy coating. "The way it should be." It's cash only, so make a stop by the ATM first!
Carmel / 2554 E 146th St
Castleton / 4715 East 96th St
Specializing in award-winning hot chicken and Southern charm, this quick-service spot found the perfect blend of spices to give its chicken a playful kick. Vegans rejoice - Joella's Hot Chicken offers both traditional and vegan options. And that Broad Ripple location that's coming soon is bound to be hoppin'.
Keystone / 8110 N College Ave
Hollyhock Hill has been serving fried chicken in Indy for 90 years. Offering what they call a true experience of private dining, the restaurant offers plenty of food for one person or the entire family. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner can always be expected to serve classic meals with vibrant flavors.
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Watson-McCord / 3351 Central Ave
SouthPaw Soul Kitchen is another great option for fried chicken in Indy and even offers daily specials along with Soulful Sundays where they serve a Soul Food Dinner. The portions are especially generous, too.
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Fountain Square / 1004 Virginia Ave
West Carmel / 4335 W 106th St
World Famous Hotboys Chicken is relatively new to Indy and is one of the first expansions past California for the joint. They're well-known for offering one of the best chicken sandwiches in California. Stop by for world-famous Oakland hot chicken.
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International Market Place / 4930 Lafayette Rd.
Located inside Chapati, Shani's Secret Chicken really is a secret. Recently Yelp named Shani's the best local spot for fried chicken! Some secrets are just too good to keep, especially when it comes to fried chicken.
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