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.

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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.

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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.