Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Hermosa, Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket and Nonna's Goodlife Pizza, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for fried chicken in Chicago. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
Chicago's Cheap Fried Chicken Destinations
Chicago’s diverse culinary landscape offers an incredible array of affordable fried chicken that satisfies every craving without stretching your budget. This curated selection spans the city, featuring everything from classic American comfort at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket and The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern to vibrant Caribbean flavors at 14 Parish. You can explore unique international twists on crispy poultry at spots like Silk Road of Chicago or Caffè Oliva, alongside hearty Italian-inspired bites from Nonna's Goodlife Pizza. Whether you are looking for a casual sports pub atmosphere or a quick Mediterranean snack, these local gems provide a delicious and wallet-friendly tour of Chicago's best fried chicken.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Fried Chicken in Chicago | Top Cheap Spots
- Hermosa · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket · rated 4/5: American.
- Nonna's Goodlife Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Fatpour Tap Works · rated 4/5: American.
- The Garage Bar & Sandwiches · rated 4/5: American.
- Kenny's Irish Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Jefferson Tap & Grille · rated 4/5: American.
- Maison Cuisine · rated 3/5: French.
- Fattoush · rated 1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Soul Veg City: American.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: American.
- The Izakaya at Momotaro: Japanese.
- Perilla Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- PERILLA fare: Korean.
- 14 Parish: Caribbean.
- No Vacancy: American.
- Timothy O'Toole's Pub: American.
- Caffè Oliva: Mediterranean.
- Caffè Oliva concession: Mediterranean.
- Lou Malnati's Pizzeria: Italian.
- Atwood: American.
- The Dearborn: American.
- Half Sour: American.
- Roanoke Restaurant: American.
- West Town Bakery: American.
- Recess: American.
- Bar La Rue: French.
- Silk Road of Chicago: Chinese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
