Best Fried Chicken in New Orleans
Where to Find the Very Best Fried Chicken in NOLA
Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2022 2:31 PM by Lauren Saizan
Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2022 2:31 PM by Lauren Saizan
Fried chicken may not be unique to New Orleans, but it’s one of the many dishes that we do best. There’s even a festival for it every year. When it comes to seeking out that perfectly crisped bird, you can't go wrong sticking to the classics like Willie Mae’s and Dooky Chase. Or you could try the new(er) kids on the block like Picnic Provisions or Morrow’s. Feeling fancy? Get wild and treat yourself to the buttermilk fried chicken at Miss River–it's presented whole and then carved in the middle of the restaurant, so you get dinner AND a show. Put on your stretchy pants and prepare for a feast – here are the best places for fried chicken in New Orleans.
Lauren Saizan is a New Orleans native raised in the Gentilly neighborhood. In addition to being the editorial and online content manager for New Orleans & Company, she is also a member of Mélange Dance Company. Lauren has performed professionally in many venues across the city, including the Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, the New Orleans Museum of Art, Longue Vue House & Gardens, and Marigny Opera House. When not writing or dancing, she can be spotted sipping the Blue Eyes tea at French Truck, attending a concert downtown, or visiting a local library.