The Chicken – American
This vibrant social hub pulses with the irresistible aroma of sizzling fryers and the convivial chatter of a crowd gathered for bold, soulful comfort food. Crispy, sauce-slicked wings and golden-brown onion rings anchor a collection of elevated snacks, from the smoky kick of southwestern egg rolls to the creamy, piquant bite of jalapeño popper deviled eggs. It’s a place where shared platters of zesty voodoo shrimp and loaded nachos turn a casual meal into a festive celebration of crunch, spice, and savory satisfaction.
4221, South Orilla Road, West Des Moines, IA, 50061-5652 +15154102520 https://www.thechickenorilla.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Chicken
Dairy-Free at The Chicken
The Chicken in West Des Moines has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Salad Salad, Chips & Guacamole and Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Chicken
The Chicken in West Des Moines has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Salad Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Chicken
The Chicken in West Des Moines has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mashed Potatoes, Onion Rings and Bang Bang Shrimp Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Chicken
The Chicken in West Des Moines has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Classic Chicken Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Chicken
The Chicken in West Des Moines has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Salad Salad and The Seaside Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Chicken
The Chicken in West Des Moines has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Guacamole, Fries and Sorbet Mimosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Chicken
The Chicken in West Des Moines has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mashed Potatoes, Onion Rings and Sweet Potato Waffle Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Chicken
The Chicken in West Des Moines has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Salad Salad and Brownie. 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 The Chicken
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 27.9 g | 75.4 g |
| Bypass | 3.4 g | 69.2 g |
| Strawberry Refresher | 66.2 g | 53.1 g |
| Chicken Strip Grilled Cheese | 58.4 g | 52.4 g |
| Christmas Dinner Leftover Pizza | 125.4 g | 51.5 g |
| Bacon Cheddar Burger | 2.3 g | 48.9 g |
| Thai Peanut Chicken Pizza | 10.6 g | 39.6 g |
| Southwestern Egg Rolls | 91.5 g | 36.6 g |
| Southwestern Salad | 71.8 g | 33.7 g |
| California BBQ Chicken Pizza | 11.6 g | 33.1 g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich | 28.7 g | 29.6 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Pizza | 18.1 g | 29.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Boneless Wings - $12: Tender, juicy nuggets of breast meat breaded and fried. Served with a choice of dipping sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Voodoo Shrimp - $13: Fried shrimp served with a sweet and spicy sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickle Chips - $12: Breaded and served with ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $10: Lightly floured thin-cut rings fried and served with ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $16: Tossed in your favorite wing sauce with a complimentary ranch or blue cheese dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs - $8: Whipped egg yolks mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, onion, bacon, sriracha, pepper jack cheese, and diced jalapeños. Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Southwestern Egg Rolls - $12: Pulled chicken, black beans, corn, chipotle peppers, and southwestern rice, rolled and fried. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $15: Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, choice of chicken or grinder meat, black beans, jalapeños, banana peppers, corn, black olives, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso, sour cream, and salsa. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Queso - $10: Fresh corn tortilla chips served with warm queso dip and salsa. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Guacamole - $12: Fresh corn tortilla chips served with 6oz guacamole and salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gizzards - $10: Basket of seasoned gizzards breaded and fried crispy. Served with buffalo sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curds - $12: White cheese curds fried with marinara and ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iowa Fire Shrimp - $13: Shrimp, jalapenos, banana peppers, and red peppers in a spicy breading. Dusted with Iowa Hot seasoning and served with Voodoo Sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrooms - $10: Golden hand-breaded fried mushrooms served with creamy ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Tater Tots - $12: A whole pound of crispy tots topped with brisket chili, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Nashville Hot Boneless Fried Chicken - $15: Hand-cut chicken breast fried and tossed in Nashville hot sauce. Served with fries and a biscuit. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Chicken Strips - $14: Hand-cut and fried chicken strips served with fries and a biscuit. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iowa Hot Boneless Fried Chicken - $15: Spicy marinated chicken breast strips fried and tossed in a spicy, buttery seasoning blend. Served with fries and a biscuit. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Chicken Sundae - $15: Fresh biscuit topped with mashed potatoes, boneless fried chicken strips, gravy, and fried onions. Served with sweet corn. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Waffle - $13: Nashville hot boneless chicken strips on top of a large Belgian waffle served with cream cheese sauce and maple syrup. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Chicken Tacos - $13: Two flour tortillas filled with cabbage, fried chicken strip, bang bang sauce, and cilantro. Served with rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos - $13: Two flour tortillas filled with cabbage, grilled gulf white shrimp, bang bang sauce, and cilantro. Served with rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orilla Chicken Bowl - $15: Mashed potatoes, hand cut fried chicken, seasoned corn, diced bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese, topped with gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Noodles - $14: Tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodles served over mashed potatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Gobbler - $15: Italian bread layered with mashed potatoes, slow roasted turkey, gravy, and Nashville cranberry relish. Served with corn. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesorilla Quesadilla - $14: Cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, Nashville chicken in a large tortilla. Served with salsa and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders - $13: Sweet and spicy fried chicken with sliced dill pickles on brioche slider buns. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Chicken Sandwich - $14: Hand breaded fried chicken breast with lettuce and tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich - $15: Grilled chicken breast topped with swiss cheese and two strips of bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grinder Po’ Boy - $13: Graziano's Italian grinder meat, onions, poblano peppers, provolone cheese on a french roll. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sausage Sandwich - $13: Graziano’s Italian sausage patty, onions, poblano peppers, and melted provolone on a french roll. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $12: Ground chuck patty, cheddar cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheddar Burger - $14: Ground chuck patty, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cowboy Burger - $15: Ground chuck patty, bbq sauce, pepper jack cheese, onion crisps, and smoked bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orilla Philly - $14: Chopped grilled chicken, sauteed mushrooms, onions, red peppers, and provolone on a french roll. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Strip Grilled Cheese - $16: Texas toast with American, swiss, provolone, and cheddar cheeses stuffed with fried chicken strips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broasted Tenderloin - $16: 24-hour brined pork tenderloin, crunchy breading, pretzel bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and jalapeno mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Mutha Cluckin’ Buffalo - $18: 8-ounce crispy-fried chicken breast, ghost pepper buffalo sauce, provolone, bacon, coleslaw, and bang bang sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frisc“O”rilla Burger - $16: 8-ounce beef and bacon patty, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and secret “O” sauce on sourdough. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Diavolo Italiano Sandwich - $15: Toasted Italian loaf, Graziano's spicy sausage, sauteed onions, jalapenos, and melted provolone. Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Pizzas
- Thrilla From Orilla - $14: Capicola, black olives, jalapenos, pepperoni, and salami. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old HWY #5 - $14: Italian sausage, mushrooms, poblanos, red onions, and pepperoni. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bypass - $14: Italian sausage, capicola, pepperoni, salami, and bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- California BBQ Chicken Pizza - $14: BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, and mozzarella cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Peanut Chicken Pizza - $14: Peanut sauce, grilled chicken, carrots, onions, celery, mozzarella, and cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Shrimp Pizza - $14: Garlic butter sauce, grilled shrimp, cheese, cilantro, green onion, and bang bang sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $14: Buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, celery, mozzarella, and blue cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grinder Pizza - $14: Grinder meat, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, and banana peppers. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetilla Pizza - $14: Mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onions, and black olives. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza - $15: Pepperoni, cheese, pizza sauce, and hot honey drizzle. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza - $18: Ranch chicken, bacon, pickles, cheese, garlic butter crust, and dill garnish. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Christmas Dinner Leftover Pizza - $18: Turkey gravy, turkey, ham, stuffing, green beans, corn, cheese, fried onions, and Nashville hot cranberry puree. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- Southwestern Salad - $14: Mixed greens, tomato, corn, black beans, tortilla strips, poblano peppers, cilantro, and grilled chicken. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $14: Mixed greens, hardboiled egg, celery, carrots, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and grilled chicken. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Salad - $13: Diced chicken breast, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, celery, shallots, dried cranberries, and walnuts on greens. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $6: Tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodles. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Chili & Cinnamon Roll - $12: Slow simmered chili with smokey brisket and winter spices, served with a cinnamon roll. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac ‘n Cheese - $4: Elbow macaroni in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Waffle Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cheesecake - $5: One piece topped with strawberry or blueberry. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Blue Bunny Ice Cream Sandwich - $2 Dietary tags: Halal
- Apple Crisp - $8: Served with ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brownie - $8: Served with ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Strawberry Refresher - $9: Strawberry vodka and San Pellegrino Limonata
- The Seaside Chicken - $8: Malibu, lime juice, pineapple juice, and a splash of cranberry Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Top Shelf Margarita - $12: Patron Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, and margarita mix.
- Busch Light Draft - $4.5
- Sorbet Mimosa - $9: Choice of raspberry, mango, blood orange, or strawberry mix with champagne. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about The Chicken
- Is The Chicken dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Chicken has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Salad Salad, Chips & Guacamole and Fries.
- What can I eat at The Chicken on a dairy-free diet?
- Chicken Salad Salad, Chips & Guacamole and Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Chicken have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips & Guacamole and Fries.
- Is The Chicken gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 The Chicken?
- Classic Chicken Sandwich, at roughly 75.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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