milehiiu Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 I like them all. But... Popeyes is my fave. Sadly, the Popeyes closest to me closed a few years back. Our local grocery store cooks up some Chester's fried chicken every day... which is pretty good as well. So... Hoosier Sports Nation.... what's your fave.. and regular or crunchy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Forgot about Chick-fil-lay. I know many like them. Have eaten there only once. Here's a vid of my fav: What Really Makes Popeyes Chicken So Delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 KFC use to be so good but whatever they did to the recipe a few years ago I don't care for it. Chick Fil A is my favorite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) You can't throw a rock in Texas without hitting a Popeye's (or a Sonic, or a Whataburger, or a Jack in the Box). I love their chicken, but they have the absolute worst customer service ever (and that's after ordering from them in 5 different states). Leave without checking your order at your own peril. We actually went to one in Montgomery, Illinois where the girl who took our order immediately went into the little hallway by the bathrooms and started making out with what I guess was her boyfriend... Scott's right...KFC has lost something...Last 2 times I went in, the chicken was substandard, and both places (one in Humble, and one in Miami, Fl) were filthy... Like Chick-fil-a. Great customer service always, and a pretty good sandwich, although not as good as Popeye's (if you don't get a lemon pie instead of a sandwich that is). My favorite is a place called Slim Chickens. Killer chicken tenders and great sides. And desserts like strawberry shortcake in a Mason jar...A lot of them here in Texas...Colorado has 2 (Centennial and Aurora)...None in Indiana though... And you couldn't pay me to eat at Church's... Edited September 19, 2020 by IUFLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, IUFLA said: My favorite is a place called Slim Chickens. Killer chicken tenders and great sides. And desserts like strawberry shortcake in a Mason jar...A lot of them here in Texas...Colorado has 2 (Centennial and Aurora)...None in Indiana though... Slim Chickens. Never heard of them. Gonna have to try them, upon your recommendation. Checked their website. One open in Aurora, Colorado. The other much closer to my house is "soon" to open. Will keep checking. Thanks for telling me about Slim Chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Chik-fil-A hands down. Speaking of KFC, Colonel Sanders is actually a Hoosier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Chik-fil-A hands down. Though I only been there once.....I love the fact that they are closed on Sundays. Growing up in Gary, Indiana.... most businesses were closed on Sunday. What ever happened to that ? Edited September 19, 2020 by milehiiu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 16 minutes ago, milehiiu said: Though I only been there once.....I love the fact that they are closed on Sundays. Growing up in Gary, Indiana.... most businesses were closed on Sunday. What ever happened to that ? $$$$$$$_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 A shout out for a couple of Chicago area places... Brown's and Harold's chicken joints (both franchises) are both pretty good...AND they both have Chicken Livers (which I love...only thing better than chicken livers is beef liver) and Gizzards (which I don't care for)... Houston's local place is called Frenchy's...The chicken was tough and tasteless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowling Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) Popeye's spicy. Go Hoosiers! Edited September 19, 2020 by snowling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, snowling said: Popeye's spicy. Yes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: $$$$$$$_ I believe you nailed it. Anyone do Boston Market ? Rotisserie Chicken & Local Catering | Boston Market Edited September 20, 2020 by milehiiu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 2 hours ago, 5fouls said: Chik-fil-A hands down. Speaking of KFC, Colonel Sanders is actually a Hoosier. From Henryville and an alleged bootlegger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 I've had all 3 mentioned, KFC used to be king but of those 3 today, Popeye's. I dont have access to any of them right now so Its Gabes Deli fried chicken at the local IGA. Very good. And I like mine crunchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: I've had all 3 mentioned, KFC used to be king but of those 3 today, Popeye's. I dont have access to any of them right now so Its Gabes Deli fried chicken at the local IGA. Very good. And I like mine crunchy. No Gabes Deli or IGA in Colorado, to my knowledge. But did check out their website. And looks delicious to me. Gabe's Deli - Welcome to MyIGA.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 35 minutes ago, milehiiu said: No Gabes Deli or IGA in Colorado, to my knowledge. But did check out their website. And looks delicious to me. Gabe's Deli - Welcome to MyIGA.com Pretty sure IGA is a southwest Indiana chain. Great fried chicken. But around here, if you want some good broasted fried chicken, or a good burger or drive up experience its Bo - Macs in the small town Shoals. Also have Mason's in my hometown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronkonagurski Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, milehiiu said: I believe you nailed it. Anyone do Boston Market ? Rotisserie Chicken & Local Catering | Boston Market When I worked in Indy 20 years ago (dang I feel old saying that) there was Boston Market in the Castleton area I would go to for lunch sometimes. It was good stuff but I don't think they have ever had one up here in Fort Wayne. I do get the Boston Market frozen meals here and there when they are on sale. To the topic question, KFC isn't what it used to be. I prefer Popeye's. Never had Churches. Edited September 20, 2020 by bronkonagurski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Lee's Famous Recipe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Kind of hoping this test market sandwich makes the cut https://www.al.com/life/2020/09/chick-fil-a-tests-chicken-sandwich-with-pimento-cheese.html?outputType=amp made a copy cat version yesterday, it was pretty dang good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 10 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: Pretty sure IGA is a southwest Indiana chain. Great fried chicken. But around here, if you want some good broasted fried chicken, or a good burger or drive up experience its Bo - Macs in the small town Shoals. Also have Mason's in my hometown. Last IGA I saw was in Oberlin, Ohio. I went to the Cleveland ARTCC (right the Sunday after the infamous Chicago ARTCC fire) about 5 years ago, and it was right across the street. Back when I was a kid growing up in Martinsville, Schwab's IGA was the only grocer in town. And to tie it into the thread, they had a KFC kiosk in the corner of the store. On Thursdays, they had liver and gizzards. Mom would pick me up a pint of livers, and Dad a pint of gizzards. Dad would eat anything. Depression kid. He told me you could eat anything on a pig but the squeal... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 There is a chicken place in Enochsburg, Indiana that has the best fried chicken I have ever eaten. Not sure if it is still open as it has about 5 years since I feasted there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 14 minutes ago, jefftheref said: There is a chicken place in Enochsburg, Indiana that has the best fried chicken I have ever eaten. Not sure if it is still open as it has about 5 years since I feasted there. Jeff. Looks like it is still there. But closed on Sundays. Fireside Inn, Enochsburg Greensburg, IN 47240 - Menu, 77 Reviews and Photos - Restaurantji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, milehiiu said: Jeff. Looks like it is still there. But closed on Sundays. Fireside Inn, Enochsburg Greensburg, IN 47240 - Menu, 77 Reviews and Photos - Restaurantji Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted September 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 If anyone is into Chicken fingers... this might be your go to place : Raising Cane's | Chicken Fingers | Cane's Sauce | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, milehiiu said: If anyone is into Chicken fingers... this might be your go to place : Raising Cane's | Chicken Fingers | Cane's Sauce | They have a lot of them around the Houston area... I've had them, but there's a reason I didn't bring them up...Not that good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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