There are so many great spots to consider when looking for the best fried chicken in Calgary.
With tender meat and the perfect amount of salt, fat, and crunch, fried chicken is a pretty delicious art form and one we crave regularly.
From budget-friendly eateries to more refined establishments, here are 10 spots in Calgary offering up their own lip-smacking versions of fried chicken.
Located in the communities of Harvest Hills, Heritage and Royal Oak, this is now a go-to restaurant for authentic Korean fried chicken dishes with ingredients that are imported straight from Korea.
Serving fried chicken dishes to order, this spot uses Korea’s famous beta-mix, marinades, sauces, and more to create a menu of all kinds of sweet, savoury, and spicy items.
Address: 9650 Harvest Hills Boulevard N, Calgary
Address: Unit 145 8835 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary
Address: 2150 – 2 Royal Vista Link NW, Calgary
Zilford’s cruises around YYC in a food truck, bringing the delicious flavours and textures of Nashville to Calgarians.
This spicy chicken marinates in a specialty brine for at least 12 hours to ensure that juicy meat is covered in a crunchy crust. Zilford’s also shares a brick-and-mortar location with Taiko Canteen to share these southern staples with even more locals.
Address: Taiko Canteen — 3851 Manchester Road SE, Calgary
When it comes to fried chicken in YYC, Chicken on the Way might just be the most iconic brand around. This longstanding eatery (family-owned and operated since 1958) offers fast, fresh, and delicious fried chicken. Purchase by the piece or as a combo.
Address: 1443 Kensington Road NW, Calgary
Address: 3235 17th Avenue SE, Calgary
Address: 9673 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary
Address: 27 McKenzie Towne Avenue SE, Calgary
Address: #114 – 5401 Temple Drive NE, Calgary
Address: #207 – 150 Crowfoot Crescent NW, Calgary
Unsurprisingly, it’s all about the bird at Cluck ‘n’ Cleaver,
Its chicken, which is supplied by local Alberta farms, is offered by the piece (think crispy, moist Southern-style fried chicken) and in quarter, half, and whole portions (rotisserie birds).
Address: 1511 14th Street SW, Calgary
Address: 151 Walden Gate SE, #210, Calgary
For an elevated fried chicken meal, head to Model Milk.
The 17th Avenue eatery serves mouthwatering Hot Honey Fried Chicken with buttermilk biscuits, dill pickle, and wedge salad.
Address: 308 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
This modern diner offers patrons a staggering amount of edible temptations, including the Fried Chicken Benny and the eatery’s ever-popular Chicken and Waffles.
This drool-inducing food mash-up comprises crispy chicken thighs, Belgian waffles, maple chilli syrup and chicken gravy.
Address: 243 12th Avenue SW, Calgary
Crunch crunch crunch! Korean fried chicken with a crisp coating and just the right amount of grease is what you’ll find at Ogam Chicken. Heavy in flavour, choose between soy garlic, hot soy garlic, seasoned, or creamy garlic varieties.
Address: #108 – 6008 Macleod Trail SW
The concept specializes in Korean-influenced cuisine but in bold and exciting ways. Korean fried chicken is a must-have, with flavours such as honey garlic butter, Korean chili glaze and Buldak.
Address: 24 4th Street NE, Calgary
Known for its menu filled with various flavours of Korean fried chicken, sides, salads, and beer, don’t miss out on Seoul Fried Chicken.
Address: 2100 4th Street SW, Calgary
Address: 176 Bedford Drive NE #6, Calgary
Chicken Omnibus
Bowness’ Chicken Omnibus offers some of the best Korean fried chicken around. The spot offers chicken sandwiches, fried chicken, katsu and so much more.
Address: 6404 Bowness Road NW, Calgary