Case in point: Huck’s in Crofton, Kentucky.

I was in Crofton on a hunting trip and just happened to come across Huck’s.

It really reminded me of the most perfect, home-cooked Southern fried chicken.

Southern Living Mamas Fried Chicken on a platter to serve

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Manchu Food Store is particularly famous for their fried chicken wings with gorgeously-seasoned meat and crispy breading.

He believes that having such amazing talent cooking such humble food is refreshing to see in this industry.

Don’t skip the dirty rice.

Southern Living Crispy Fried Chicken draining after frying

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Their chicken is so crispy and comes out golden brown.

Also, Lucretia is the nicest and welcomes you in like family.

Always hot & crazy juicy.

We always pick up a box on the way to the Gulf Coast.

[Its] a great old-school spot, Maxey says.

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Popeyes

Yes, Popeyes is now an international fast-food chain.

My introduction to Popeyes fried chicken was inLafayette, Louisiana, in 2014 after a wet and muddy boucherie.

Publix has the best grocery store fried chicken because its so consistent and seasoned well.