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Best Fried Chicken Takeaway Restaurants in Illinois

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76.6
#1

Chicago Illinois

Lucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers

For a relaxed meal, Lucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers is a place to keep in mind.

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76.5
#2

Chicago Illinois

JJ Fish and Chicken

For your next night out, JJ Fish and Chicken is a place to keep in mind.

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74.6
#3

Chicago Illinois

Lucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers

For dinner with friends, Lucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers is one table worth exploring.

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Cities in Illinois
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Top Places in Illinois

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#1

Lucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers

Chicago, Illinois

2
76.6
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#2

JJ Fish and Chicken

Chicago, Illinois

2
76.5
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#3

Lucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers

Chicago, Illinois

1
74.6
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#4

ToreOre

Niles, Illinois

2
68.8
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#5

Wingz it iz

Hickory Hills, Illinois

1
64.1
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#6

Byrds Hot Chicken

Orland Park, Illinois

1
63.4
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#7

Wings And Things Fairview Heights

Fairview Heights, Illinois

1
62.0
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#8

Wing Madness

Chatham, Illinois

4
62.0
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#9

Moe’s Fish chicken and grill

Zion, Illinois

1
59.8
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#10

Harold's Chicken Shack

Crestwood, Illinois

1
57.3
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#11

Mighty’s Fried Chicken - Halal

Zion, Illinois

1
57.1
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#12

Crown's Fish & Chicken

Oak Park, Illinois

1
55.7
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#13

wings and things market

Granite City, Illinois

1
55.0
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#14

J & J Fish and Chicken

Calumet Park, Illinois

1
53.3
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#15

Kennedy FRIED CHICKEN

Decatur, Illinois

1
41.7
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#16

Jorge's Tacos & Harold's Shrimp & Chicken - North Chicago

North Chicago, Illinois

1
40.0
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#1

wings and things market

Granite City, Illinois

55.0
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#2

Lucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers

Chicago, Illinois

74.6
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#3

Crown's Fish & Chicken

Oak Park, Illinois

55.7
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