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Popular Carolina Restaurant Home to Some of the Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.

Author Randi Moultrie
Crispy fried chicken in the basket.

If there is one thing we can all agree on, it’s the fact that fried chicken is one of the best meal options. I mean it’s fried chicken, what else do you really think when you hear fried chicken? Probably nothing besides… yummm!

Some of the best fried chicken you can probably taste in the world comes from right here down in the South. It’s an art when it comes to cooking fried chicken and I would know, because I learned at an early age. It’s about the seasonings, the fried batter, the oil temperature, and the part of the chicken, all wrapped into one! If you take your time and really craft each step then you can come out with something so golden brown and delicious you won’t want to bite anything else. But, who has the best fried chicken?

Best Fried Chicken in the U.S.

Eat This! Not That! curated a list of the 25 best fried chicken spots in the U.S. and of course the Carolinas made the list. One spot with multiple locations spanning both North and South Carolina came in at #16. Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack is home to some of the best fried chicken in America.

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack is a chicken spot that focuses on Nashville style chicken and class southern soul food. You can bite into chicken with spices ranging from mild to extra spicy! They have been open since 2009 and serve up some of the best crunch you can imagine. The menu consists of nearly every chicken option fried you can imagine such as wings, tenders, thighs, legs, and you can even get fried “not chick” breaded cutlets. With 3 locations in Asheville, NC, Arden, SC, and Greenville, SC there are plenty of spots for you to try out.

Wondering what other chicken spots topped the list of best fried chicken restaurants in the U.S.? Check out the full list here and see where else you may want to try.

Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!

This is the BEST Fried Chicken in North & South Carolina

Now, if there’s one thing I know how to do… that’s eat! I enjoy eating and indulging. I love food and trying new foods. Whether I am going to a restaurant or just cooking it up myself, I love it. One of my favorite foods is chicken. I know, pretty basic because who doesn’t enjoy chicken? In just about any form chicken can be great because it can be cooked in so many ways or mixed with so many different ingredients. It goes with just about everything!

Well, Taste of Home is naming some of the best fried chicken in every state. As soon as I saw it, I had to take a look for myself. Because when someone says “best friend chicken” you have to see what they are talking about. They took every state and did a deep dive to find the best fried chicken in each state. From Alaska and Hawaii to right here in the Carolinas. But, where do you think has the BEST fried chicken in North and South Carolina? Let’s take a look at the two spots with the best fried chicken in North and South Carolina and see what it’s really hitting on. See the full list here of every state to see what other restaurants you can try when traveling this year.

  • South Carolina

    First off, we’re starting in South Carolina. According to this list, Yogi Bear’s Honey Fried Chicken in Hartsville, SC is the BEST fried chicken in the state. Imagine crispy, fried chicken being dipped in a sweet, savory syrup… perfection! I have never been here but I know of Hartsville and I know they have some great, great food! You can get multiple dinner pieces, pork chops, gizzards, seafood, and more all in one spot. Sounds like we might need to take a little visit to Hartsville soon.

  • North Carolina

    Now, lets take a trip to the Tar Heel state for some crispy chicken. If you’re heading to Chapel Hill, then you may want to visit Mama Dips in Chapel Hill. Home to some down right, Southern home cooking you can enjoy crispy, tasty chicken at Mama Dips. Get fried chicken, fried pork chops, fried chicken livers, and so much more. Their famous fried chicken is cooked classically with not to many ingredients and just the perfect balance of salt, pepper, flour, and love. I judge fried chicken based on a picture and trust me, you can see the crunch in the pic!

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