Harold's Chicken Shack – American
The air is thick with the savory scent of bubbling oil and tangy mild sauce at this iconic neighborhood staple, where the rhythmic thud of the cleaver signals another order of golden-brown perfection. Guests walk away with steaming boxes of crispy wings and tender quarters perched atop slices of soft white bread, offering a soulful, unpretentious feast that captures the true flavor of the city.
8635, South State Street, Chicago, IL, 60619 https://www.haroldschicken55.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Harold's Chicken Shack
Dairy-Free at Harold's Chicken Shack
Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mild Sauce On Bucket, 75 Wings and 100 Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Harold's Chicken Shack
Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mild Sauce On Bucket, 75 Wings and 100 Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Harold's Chicken Shack
Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Large Bag Of Fries, Tray Of Fries and Small Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Harold's Chicken Shack
Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago has 10 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catfish & Wing Combo, Catfish & Chicken Dark Combo and 100 Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Harold's Chicken Shack
Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago has 10 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catfish & Wing Combo, Catfish & Chicken Dark Combo and 100 Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Harold's Chicken Shack
Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago has 15 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catfish & Wing Combo, Catfish & Chicken Dark Combo and 50 Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Harold's Chicken Shack
Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago has 5 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mild Sauce On Bucket, 75 Wings and 100 Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Harold's Chicken Shack
Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Large Bag Of Fries, Tray Of Fries and Small Bucket Of Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Harold's Chicken Shack
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Catfish & Chicken Dark Combo | 0 g | 67.9 g |
| Catfish & Breast Combo | 0 g | 53.2 g |
| Catfish & Wing Combo | 0 g | 34.3 g |
| Gizzards & Wing | 0 g | 32.4 g |
| Catfish Dinner | 54.4 g | 31.4 g |
| Catfish Sandwich | 27.6 g | 30.1 g |
| 100 Wings | 0 g | 22 g |
| Special (Get 3 Wings Free) | 8.8 g | 20.6 g |
| Perch Dinner | 20.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Perch Sandwich | 2.4 g | 18.2 g |
| Lemon Pepper | 1 g | 15.7 g |
| Pizza Puff | 6.1 g | 14.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Chicken Dinners
- 1/4 White - $9.6 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/4 Dark - $8.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 White - $11.86 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- 1/2 Dark - $10.65 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Mix - $11.2
- 2 Breast - $9.6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- (2) 2PC. Dark - $12.38 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special (Get 3 Wings Free) - $9.6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Wing Dinners
- 2 Wing - $6.6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 Wing - $9.93 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 5 Wing - $10.54 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- 6 Wing - $11.09 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- 7 Wing - $11.64 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Extra Wing - $3 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Wing Buckets
- 12 Wings - $19.85 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 18 Wings - $26.52 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- 24 Wings - $35.45 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Gizzards and Livers
- Small Gizzards - $9.16 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Large Gizzards - $10.48 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Gizzards & Wing - $11.36 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Giblet - $11.36 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Small Liver - $9.16 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Large Liver - $10.48 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Liver & Wing - $11.36 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Mix Chicken and Nuggets
- 8 Piece Mix Chicken - $14.6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- 16 Piece Mix Chicken - $27.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- 24 Piece Mix Chicken - $37.82 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- 6 Piece Nuggets - $6.85 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- 9 Piece Nuggets - $7.39 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- 20 Piece Nuggets - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
Fish Dinners and Combos
- Catfish Sandwich - $11.18 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Catfish Dinner - $14.11 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- 3PC. Catfish Fillet - $15.59 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Perch Sandwich - $11.18 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Perch Dinner - $14.42 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Perch & Catfish Combo - $14.42 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Perch & Wing Combo - $14.42 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Perch & Breast Combo - $14.42 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Perch & Chicken Combo - $14.42 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Catfish & Wing Combo - $14.42 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Catfish & Breast Combo - $14.42 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Catfish & Chicken Dark Combo - $14.42 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Party Packs
- 50 Wings - $70.46 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 75 Wings - $93.07 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- 100 Wings - $114.56 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Pizza Puffs
- Pizza Puff - $4.7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pizza Puff & Fries - $5.6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Sides and Add-ons
- Hot Peppers - $0.4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Okra - $3
- Mild Sauce On Bucket - $2.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Small Slaw - $0.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Medium Slaw - $1.8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Extra Bread - $0.15 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Mild Sauce - $0.9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Lemon Pepper - $0.45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Large Bag Of Fries - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Tray Of Fries - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Small Bucket Of Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Large Bucket Of Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Harold's Chicken Shack
- Is Harold's Chicken Shack dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Harold's Chicken Shack has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mild Sauce On Bucket, 75 Wings and 100 Wings.
- What can I eat at Harold's Chicken Shack on a dairy-free diet?
- Mild Sauce On Bucket, 75 Wings and 100 Wings carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Harold's Chicken Shack have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Large Bag Of Fries and Tray Of Fries.
- Is Harold's Chicken Shack gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Harold's Chicken Shack?
- Catfish & Chicken Dark Combo, at roughly 67.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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