11 places to get the best fried chicken in Calgary
There are so many great spots to consider when looking for the best fried chicken in Calgary.
With tender meat and an addictive amount of salt, fat, and crunch, it makes sense this is a favourite dish for so many people and why there are so many spots.
From budget-friendly eateries to more refined establishments, here are 11 spots in Calgary offering up their own lip-smacking versions of fried chicken.
Chicko Chicken
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Located in the community of Harvest Hills, this is now a go-to restaurant for authentic Korean fried chicken dishes with ingredients that are imported straight from Korea.
Serving fried chicken dishes to order, this spot uses Koreaâs famous beta-mix, marinades, sauces, and more to create a menu of all kinds of sweet, savoury, and spicy items.
Address: 9650 Harvest Hills Boulevard N, Calgary
Zilford’s Fried Chicken
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Zilford’s cruises around YYC in a food truck (lovingly nicknamed “Jazzabel”), bringing the delicious flavours and textures of Nashville to Calgarians.
This spicy chicken marinates in a specialty brine for at least 12 hours to ensure that juicy meat is covered in a crunchy crust. Zilford’s also shares a brick-and-mortar location with Taiko Canteen to share these southern staples with even more locals.
Address: Taiko Canteen â 3851 Manchester Road SE
Phone: 403-454-1843
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Chicken on the Way
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If fried chicken is what you want, then fried chicken is what you shall receive at Chicken on the Way. This longstanding eatery (family-owned and operated since 1958) offers fast, fresh, and delicious fried chicken. Purchase by the piece or as a combo.
Address: 1443 Kensington Road NW
Phone: 403-283-5545
Address: 3235 17th Avenue SE
Phone:Â 403-265-1350
Address: 9673 Macleod Trail SW
Phone:Â 403-452-7118
Address: 27 McKenzie Towne Avenue SE
Phone:Â 403-720-2367
Address: #114 â 5401 Temple Drive NE
Phone:Â 403-453-5557
Address: #207 â 150 Crowfoot Crescent NW
Phone:Â 587-356-2689
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Cluck ânâ Cleaver
Unsurprisingly, itâs all about the bird at these Beltline and West Springs outposts.
Cluck ânâ Cleaverâs chicken, which is supplied by local Alberta farms, is offered by the piece (think crispy, moist Southern-style fried chicken) and in quarter, half, and whole portions (rotisserie birds).
Address:Â 1511 14th Street SW
Phone: 403-266-2067
Address:Â #100 â 917 85th Street SW (inside the West Springs Co-op)
Phone:Â 403-910-0052
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Model Milk
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For an elevated fried chicken meal, head to Model Milk.
The 17th Avenue eatery offers up a mouthwatering Nashville Hot Chicken — a shared plate made up of a deliciously crispy deep-fried all-natural bird, warm buttermilk waffles, coleslaw, and pickles.
Address: 308 17th Avenue SW
Phone: 403-265-7343
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Waffles & Chix
If you like your fried chicken to come with waffles, be sure to track down the Waffles & Chix food truck or visit their new location in Avenida.
Once you do, you’ll find a traditional chicken and waffle plate, offered alongside sandwiched versions of the Southern staple, like the mouth-stretching Cheezy Waffle Sandwich. This enormous feed comprises southern fried chicken (which boasts a crunchy crust), creamy coleslaw, and maple syrup pressed between two cheese Brussels waffles.
Address: 12245 Lake Fraser Drive SE (Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens), or find the food truck on YYC’s streets and at select events.
Phone: 403-612-6610 or 403-617-7147
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The Beltliner
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This modern diner offers patrons a staggering amount of edible temptations, including the Fried Chicken Benedict and the eatery’s ever-popular Fried Chicken and Waffles.
This drool-inducing food mash-up comprises crispy chicken thighs, fluffy buttermilk waffles, and a thick white gravy.
Address: 243 12th Avenue SW
Phone:Â 587-955-1555
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Ogam Chicken
Crunch crunch crunch! Korean fried chicken with a crisp coating and just the right amount of grease is what you’ll find at Ogam Chicken. Heavy in flavour, choose between soy garlic, hot soy garlic, seasoned, or creamy garlic varieties.
Address: #108 â 6008 Macleod Trail SW
Phone: 403-454-6101
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
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This fried chicken fast-food chain is popular for a reason. In addition to their signature chicken, Popeyes serves ghost pepper wings, Cajun crispy shrimp, and strawberry cream cheese fried pie. Hungry? Grab one of their chicken meals, which come with eight, 12, or 16 pieces.
Address:Â 395 Heritage Drive SE
Phone: 403-386-8241
Address: 1304 17th Avenue SW
Phone: 403-244-4882
Address: 3575 20th Avenue NE
Phone: 825-910-0142
Address: 3909 17th Avenue SE
Phone: 587-356-1821
Address: #102 â 425 Aviation Road NE
Phone: 587-535-8323
Address: #110 â 11680 Sarcee Trail NW
Phone: 587-535-3675
Address: 2060 Symons Valley Parkway NW
Phone: 587-356-3756
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Jinbar
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The concept specializes in Korean-influenced cuisine but in bold and exciting ways. Korean fried chicken is a must-have, but there are also pizzas, snacks, and more.
Address: 24 4th Street NE, Calgary
Seoul Fried Chicken
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Known for its menu filled with various flavours of Korean fried chicken, sides, salads, and beer, this will be one of the best-fried chicken spots in Calgary. There is even a patio.
Address: 2100 4th Street SW, Calgary
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