Dublin's best fried chicken

What’s special about fried chicken? For some of us, it tastes so good because it reminds us of our childhood when our parents treated us to this tasty meal, for others it’s simply the unique combination of crunchiness and tenderness. Plus, preparation techniques vary from culture to culture so it’s impossible to ever get bored of it. Here are five places in Dublin where you can have some of the best fried chicken you’ve ever tried.

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Up for feeling nostalgic? All Bar Chicken has it all; from 90s music to superb menu options, and the restaurant promises that whatever you try, it’ll be love at first bite. The menu highlights include wings, tenders and cauliflower florets that can be paired with different sauces (think BBQ or satay). You can also have chicken in a burger; our personal favourite is the Ragin Cajun with coleslaw, red onion, jalapeños, Cajun mayo and lettuce. If the food turns out too spicy for you, treat yourself to  cookie dough with ice cream afterward. Come and express your love for chicken in a friendly and upbeat atmosphere with throwback tunes playing in the background.

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Sometimes the best way to satisfy your cravings is to go for classic fried chicken – crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Hillbilly’s boasts several locations across the city and owns its popularity to a recipe discovered in South America that remains unchanged to this day. The menu is designed to satisfy every chicken lover; you can have plain chicken, choose from various breasts in a bun (think buffalo breast or chilli cheese) or try the signature combo of chicken and gravy.

One of the best things about fried chicken is that it’s to be shared – there’s nothing better than munching on your favourites with a group of friends and The Village Inn Finglas provides the perfect setting to do so. Branded as the community pub, the venue is the place where you can enjoy homestyle American classics, often while watching football and kickstarting your weekend with a pint. One of the menu highlights that makes people come back for more is the buttermilk Cajun chicken served on a bun with spicy mayo. But there’s a lot more to choose from: for example, you can have chunks of chicken in a curry or chicken stripes in pasta. Come for delicious food, stay for great vibes. 

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Fowl Play is a restaurant where you can truly indulge in your favourites, whilst also trying new flavours. For fried chicken lovers, we recommend the crispy chicken croquettes and for those who want to try something new, there are Cherrywood smoked free-range chicken wings with blue cheese sauce on the menu, and yes, they’re as tasty as they sound. If you’re visiting with a group of friends, you can borrow board games to entertain yourselves with. And if you have a competitive side, the restaurant organises an exciting hot wings challenge you can take part in every Friday and there’s money to be won! But if you find that you can’t handle the spice, don’t worry, there are no losers and every participant gets a free participation pint. 

If you’re looking for an upgrade on the chicken you know, consider familiarising yourself with how it’s prepared in the East Asian culture. In South Korea, chicken is more than just a meal, it’s a trend and a tradition in one that tastes best paired with beer. Korean chicken stands out from the crowd because it tends to be lighter and crispier than in other cuisines. But it’s not just about the crunch. What makes it so special is the coating – signature hot sauce and K-BBQ sauce give it a unique and strong flavour. At Chimac, you can choose from wings, cauliflower wings and nugs, or have it in a burger and set on an exciting culinary journey. Be warned though: once you try this irresistible chicken, you’ll struggle to resist the cravings!

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