Packin' Heat

The Best Places for a Hot Chicken Sandwich in Houston

The trend might have peaked, but that doesn’t stop these restaurants from serving the spiciest sandos in town.

02/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

SHAQ ATTACK!

Shaquille O’Neal’s Chicken Restaurant Is Headed to Houston

Big Chicken will open its first location in Houston in the Westchase area this fall.

08/31/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

SOUTHERN FRIED

Where to Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day in Houston

From whole chicken specials at Loch Bar to chicken sandwiches at Rosalie Italian Soul, here are our picks for where to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day this year.

07/05/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

A Bang for Your Cluck

Dave’s Hot Chicken Has The Best of Both Worlds

The Cali-based hot chicken sensation has become a huge hit in the Bayou City.

11/30/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Hottie Sauce

We Tried Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottie Sauce at Popeyes

Here’s what we thought.

10/26/2021 By Shelby Stewart Edited by Nandi Howard

Winner winner chicken dinner

Celebrity-Backed Chicken Spot Opens in the Houston Area

Dave's Hot Chicken has received endorsements from Samuel L. Jackson, Drake and Michael Strahan.

09/27/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Nothing Fowl Here

The Bird's the Word: Our Favorite Fried Chicken Sandwiches in Houston

Whether Nashville hot or naked, these are our poultry picks.

05/13/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Hot Thai, Hotter Burgers

Last week we brought the flames. This week we get even warmer.

03/18/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Big Mac-Style Awesomeness, Fried Chicken Night

Do you want a traditional golden and crispy bird? Or would you rather it go in a maki roll?

01/27/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out: Barbecue, Fried Chicken, and Fusion Fries

We also try to balance out all that meat consumption with a kale salad.

10/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Brine Time

Goode Co. Throws Hat into Takeout Fried Chicken Ring

Known for barbecue, Tex-Mex, and seafood, the Houston original gets its wings.

07/10/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Back to basics

The Perfect Fried Chicken Recipe for Your Picnic

Douse it in Bobby Matos's sambal honey, and you've got the ultimate twist on a summertime classic.

06/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Bucket Up

6 Spots for Delectable Fried Chicken ... To-Go

From Korean double-fried perfection to the good stuff slathered in sauce, here's our list.

05/28/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Bye Bye, Birdie

Sam's Fried Chicken & Donuts Closes

The same management company closed a pizza place just two weeks ago.

03/10/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Best Restaurants 2019

The 20 Best Things We Ate in Houston This Year

These dishes from 20 new restaurants are already Houston classics.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm, Gwendolyn Knapp, and Alice Levitt

You're In Cluck

Chicken Strips With Your Daiquiri? Why Not?

On Mondays, Voodoo Queen Daiquiri Dive offers a most un-fowl special.

08/28/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Out With the Old

Food News: Get Southern Favorites at the New Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine

Plus, California sandwich shop Mendocino Farms is ready for customers.

07/04/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Sorry I'm Late!

Remembering Summer Picnics With Punk's

Fried chicken and delicious sides? We're there.

01/04/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Family Dinners and Nostalgic Trips Prevail at La Lucha

Crispy fried chicken and rich fried oyster loaf highlight a voyage across the Gulf.

10/04/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

They Taste Like Burning

Turn Your Fried Chicken Up to 11 at The ToreOre

An homage to the original Korean poultry enterprise on a day of fried chicken appreciation.

07/06/2018 By Timothy Malcolm