A State-by-State Guide to America's Favorite Fried Chicken

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Kansas: Da' Chicken Shak & More

Wichita’s top spot for fried chicken is the humble Da’ Chicken Shak & More, where Southern-fried goodness meets a touch of Cajun spice. This small eatery isn’t fancy, but it packs big flavor – their specialty is juicy fried chicken tenders and wings with a kick of Louisiana-style seasoning that keeps folks coming back. The signature house spice blend gives the chicken an addictive heat that one reviewer said is “on point”. In true comfort food fashion, you can get your chicken alongside creamy mac and cheese, collard greens, or even fried okra. Da’ Chicken Shak’s menu “& More” lives up to its name too: besides chicken, they cook up catfish and even alligator, and locals report those are great as well. But it’s the fried chicken – perfectly crispy outside, tender inside – that has made this hole-in-the-wall a community favorite. Don’t be surprised to find a line; Kansans know a good chicken shack when they see one, and this one delivers the goods with a smile and a little spice.