Our Southern senses crave the savory taste and bold crunch of fried chicken. Luckily, these North Carolina joints are experts in appetite satisfaction.
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Tangy Fried Chicken Sandwich
The key to this crispy, juicy chicken sandwich is Texas Pete, which is mixed into the breading — and into a Duke’s mayonnaise spread.
Let’s Do Lunch: 4 Sandwich Recipes That Really Stack Up
Sandwiches follow a simple formula, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
A buttermilk soak promises fried chicken that’s crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Local Landmark: The World’s Largest Frying Pan
Duplin County's giant frying pan has served up fried chicken for the masses for more than 50 years.
4 Gas Stations with Pit Stop-Worthy Fried Chicken (Seriously)
So, you want to go on a pilgrimage to find the best fried chicken in North Carolina? Plan to stop at these gas stations. No, really.
Why Is the Best Fried Chicken Often Found at Barbecue Joints?
Is it sacrilege to order fried chicken at a barbecue joint? Hardly. The best baskets of crispy, salty poultry goodness are often found at places better known for pork.
The Bucket List: 26 Carolina Chicken Joints
From chefs’ tables to take-out boxes, we ate our way across the state in search of the best places to satisfy that anytime, anywhere hankering for Southern fried perfection.
Keaton’s Barbecue: Where the Chicken is Dipped in a Secret Sauce — and Lore
B.W. Keaton got people’s attention when he started serving barbecue-sauced fried chicken at his restaurant in Rowan County. People are still talking, and the first question is always the same: How do I find this place?
