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Fried chicken may be strongly associated with indulgent Southern comfort cuisine and heartwarming soul food, but you can find the crispiest, tastiest bites all over the country, from Nashville hot chicken smothered in spicy sauce to filling sandwiches loaded with slaw and even sweet and savory combinations like chicken and waffles.
According to a list compiled by Taste of Home, the best friend chicken in all of Missouri can be found at Hodak's Restaurant & Bar in St. Louis. This popular eatery is considered an institution in STL and serves up some of the best chicken you'll ever have, in part because of a unique ingredient. Hodak's, located at 2100 Gravois Avenue, has a 4.5 star rating on Google and more than 5,500 reviews. Learn more at the restaurant's website.
Here's what Taste of Home had to say about the fried chicken served at this beloved establishment:
"Not all fried chicken is created equal. And Hodak's half-bird special certainly stands apart from the rest. Not only is it piled on plates in giant portions, it also bucks the tradition and instead has a cornmeal crust, reminiscent of Grandma's best cornbread."
See the full list at Taste of Home to read up on other restaurants across the country dishing out incredible fried chicken.