Best Fast Food Chicken Strips
What are the best fast food, over the counter style fried chicken places. Or who has the best fried chicken strips, tenders, fingers, nuggets, etc.
Chick-Fil-A says that they didn't invent the chicken, just the chicken sandwich, but they act like they invented the chicken and make the best chicken nuggets ever - even better than Wendy's or McDonald's!
Chick-Fil-A has the best and healthiest chicken you can get. The fact that it also comes with incredibly friendly service makes it even better. I only wish they had more locations!
The chicken sandwich is good, and McDonald's copied Chick-Fil-A and made their own chicken sandwich. What?! McDonald's is running out of food ideas. They should shut down their restaurant.

Cane's is EASILY the best chicken strip I've ever had. I'm from Chicago, so I've had KFC, Popeye's, Wendy's, Church's, and Long John Silver's (the second-best in my humble opinion) since I was a kid. I had Cane's for the first time early this year and go back every time I'm in a state where there is a franchise.
Crossing my fingers they'll eventually move to Illinois so we can finally get a quality chicken strip.
It's their fresh marinated chicken with homemade sauce that will make your tongue slap your face! I love the golden fried crinkle-cut French fries with the oh-so-buttery garlic toast! I am getting hungry just writing this! The only problem is that they are not as well known outside of Texas and Louisiana, but they are definitely expanding.

Tried a lot of chicken, always end up back at Popeye's. Their fries and biscuits are legendary, and the spicy tenders are juicy and bomb.
High-quality chicken with an amazing flavor! Hand-breaded and made in-house, which is a huge freshness booster.
Love the spiciness and crispiness of their strips. KFC is way too greasy and soggy around my area.

Batter, not breading, really makes a difference. The best fast food chicken around, in my opinion.

Actual chicken when you break a piece open. Love the slightly crunchy texture. The meat is never dried out or in need of heavy dipping sauce.
Why isn't this #1? I don't know, but I'll count on you to vote for KFC!
The Chicken Kings are 4th? Really?


I love Dairy Queen's chicken. I think I just like chicken too much.
Absolutely the best chicken strips ever. I would place Jack in the Box right behind DQ.
Their honey mustard is why the chicken strips are so good!

I love Hardee's hand-battered fried chicken strips. To me, they're the most tender and always juicy. Plus, I find them to be the least greasy of any of the other fast food restaurants in central North Carolina. I pass by three such restaurants to get my fix of Hardee's hand-battered fried chicken strips.
Their chicken tenders are so good! I love their honey mustard sauce they give with them.
If you get a good store where these are fresh and well-served, they can't be beat.
Zaxby's has the freshest-tasting chicken strips on a bun with lettuce and their special Zax sauce that I have ever tasted! So delicious!
No one has matched the flavor of this chicken and the perfect amount of tenderness. They must have a secret recipe.
You don't know how good Zaxby's tastes? Popeyes? Hell no! They taste fake!
If you know about chicken, you would say Zaxby's has real chicken!
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Oh my God, Golden Chick is... Golden! While the price is arguably steep, the taste and quantity of food are there! Their tenders are delicious, but their spicy tenders are so flavorful! Plus, their fries and bread are amazing! Also, they have a plethora of great sides.
This is not a place you find in most towns, which is probably why it's not on top of the list! Their tenders are freshly prepared, juicy, golden, and crunchy - made with love! As a bonus, they are served with white gravy and sweet rolls! Nom nom!

Culver's is by far one of my favorites for fast food. Their chicken tenders, custard, cheese curds, salads, and everything else are top tier.
The best! Chicken is so tender, and the batter is light and crunchy!
I love Culver's. They have the best chicken, ice cream (custard), and cheese curds.
Not overly spicy, with just the right amount of crunch!
Super tender, and the white gravy is the best, hands down. If you like gravy with your chicken, Church's is the best. Also, try the spicy sprinkle. You won't be disappointed.
Please come to the Hershey, PA area!
Lived in San Antonio, Texas. Church's Chicken was a once-a-week meal, with jalapeno peppers!
Love that marinated taste, especially with a fresh jalapeno.

Would be number 1 or 2 if it wasn't just a regional restaurant.
The chicken tastes so fresh. It's all-around perfection.

The chicken nuggets are best with ranch, and they are great to dip in the Frosty. Have a Sprite on the side and 500 French fries in your mouth! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!
By far, my favorite fast food option.

My friend's father owns a local Sonic, so every time we have a party, he brings Sonic chicken. It tastes super good, and I think that it is reasonably healthy for fried chicken.

My girlfriend and I enjoyed some of these at OGG airport in Maui, and we thought... Wow - not bad for our least favorite fast food joint! She had never eaten at BK before or since... Previously, I enjoyed McDonald's whole breast strips...
I love their chicken fries, but my family, for some reason, is against them.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, why are y'all talking about nuggets? It's a chicken strip list. The old Chicken Selects were the bomb! So crispy!
KFC is so overrated. This is where it is at when it comes to chicken tenders! For regular fried chicken, our local grocery store chain, United, has the best bone-in fried chicken EVER. KFC is good too, just not as good as these.
Chicken Express has the best chicken strips, gravy, and fried okra ever!
Best tenders, best variety of sides, and famous sweet tea. Doesn't get much better than that.
Fresh chicken and turkey, good salads and sandwiches. Better than the other chains, hands down.
They set out to do one thing: make the best chicken tender. They've done it!
Amazing dipping sauces to go with the crispy, juicy chicken!
I am a chicken finger fanatic. I've tried them all, and Guthrie's is the best for a chain restaurant! Also (not a chain but definitely worth mentioning), Speedy Pig in Russellville, AL has the best chicken fingers, fries, and dipping sauce!
Number 1 in my book! The spice they use reminds me of my grandmother's cooking.
Anyone who has had Guthrie's knows what I'm talking about.
They are so good that I order six of them and finish my plate every time.