Ghazi wrote:BR wrote:I've had the broasted chicken at Charcoal Delights and I think it's pretty good . . . but no broasted chicken can come close to measuring up with a brined and then pan-fried chicken. And I have just not found a very good pan-fried chicken at a restaurant in Chicago.
For those of us who love to eat, and know nothing of cookingcould you please explain brining? Is it just soaking the chicken in a salty solution for a few hours or does it entail more than that?
Ghazi wrote:Ram4 wrote:Speaking of broasted chicken, I was a big fan of The Babyback LTD in Northbrook. They had a great seasoning to their chicken, even if it might have been inconsistant. Are there any places that have a similar taste?
I also like to go to Little Red Hen in Glencoe for fried chicken that isn't a chain location and it's close to home. Sometimes it's really, really good, and other times it's a little dried out. Good tasting breading. I love their steak fries.
Little Red Hen
653 Vernon Ave
Glencoe IL 60022
847-835-4900
I know the JD Kadds in Park Ridge and Nano's Pizza in Morton Grove have broasted chicken, but I'm not sure of anything north of Golf. Also check out Chicken Inn.
(Gotta run so I can't find the addresses but do a search on LTH)
Cathy2 wrote:Hi,
North of Golf Road is the Full Moon, which is a licensed broasted chicken location on 41 just south of Buckley Road on the border of Lake Bluff and North Chicago.
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jildo wrote:Why is broasted chicken called broasted? It's an odd brand name, I think. It makes the end result sound like a cross between roasted and broiled.
Wikipedia wrote:In 1939, Sanders altered the cooking process for his fried chicken to use a pressure fryer, resulting in a greatly reduced cooking time comparable to that of deep frying.
Wikipedia wrote:Many modern fried chicken chains such as KFC use a comparable method but use different recipes or equipment from one of several alternate suppliers.
Mhays wrote:Tried the Evanston Chicken Shack for the first time tonight. Good chicken - I don't like it sauced, but I could understand the appeal, got the mild sauce on the side: it's a nice tomato-y, (but not ketchup-y) vinagery sauce. Crinkle-cut fries I could do without, but the cole slaw was fresh and crunchy.
Frankly, Evanston Chicken Shack, Hecky's, and Bob's BBQ (fried) chicken are all running about neck-and-neck for me. All are very good on a good day, all can be awful if you get them on a bad day.
JimTheBeerGuy wrote:Been meaning to try that place, can't miss it, giant chicken head on the roof
I don't go to any of those places any more. I stick to the Harold's in RP. I like the crunchy type breading. They also have a dark meat special that is really cheap, which is what I like. I've heard that the Fish Keg actually makes good chicken, but I'll bet it tastes a little like fish.Mhays wrote:Frankly, Evanston Chicken Shack, Hecky's, and Bob's BBQ (fried) chicken are all running about neck-and-neck for me. All are very good on a good day, all can be awful if you get them on a bad day.
d4v3 wrote:I've heard that the Fish Keg actually makes good chicken, but I'll bet it tastes a little like fish.
Ram4 wrote:Mhays wrote:Tried the Evanston Chicken Shack for the first time tonight. Good chicken - I don't like it sauced,
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Frankly, Evanston Chicken Shack, Hecky's, and Bob's BBQ (fried) chicken are all running about neck-and-neck for me. All are very good on a good day, all can be awful if you get them on a bad day.
My friend lives in Evanston now and we've yet to try any of these places. I guess we'll have to do a fried chicken tour.
m8000 wrote:
If anyone knows of other Lasalle county quality fired chicken places near chicagoland please post. And I'm not talking good fried chicken I want the best in the area. White fence farm, chicken in a basket, are good chicken but they don't rate like the stuff out west.
jazzman wrote:I'll add another to visit while in LaSalle County... .
Maples Supper Club (815) 223-1938
1401 Shooting Park Rd
Peru, IL 61354
Another great place for Fried Chicken... PLUS a great buffet !
http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3714390338/maples-supper-club-peru