Best fried chicken places in Singapore: Summer Hill, Chix Hot Chicken, Oven and Fried Chicken, and more
Feeling peckish
Take the health-conscious and vegans out of the equation and it's universally agreed upon that fried chicken is good for the soul. With every crunchy, saucy, saturated bite, everything in the world feels right again. And it's especially poignant because we're celebraing Fried Chicken Day (6 July) today. While some of us may cling to our loyalties when it comes to choosing from the many different types of fried chicken out there, we acknowledge that all kinds of fried chicken are equally comforting and that there is no wrong camp with your preferences.
Whether you enjoy Korean fried chicken with a little extra kick, or something from down in the American South, we've assembled a list of the best fried chicken places in Singapore that are worth indulging in today, tomorrow, and all the days after.
For the discerning diners
Summer Hill
What comes to mind when you think of French fried chicken? For us, it's an utter amount of care and preparation. Hormone and antibiotic-free birds are used in Summer Hill's recipe, and they're brined for up to 24 hours and marinated in buttermilk before being fried. They are then drenched in a herb, lemon and butter concoction that makes this meal extra comforting.
Now available for dine-in and online delivery here.
For those in the K-trope
Oven and Fried Chicken
If you can't decide between different sauce mixes for your fried chicken, Oven and Fried Chicken is where you can experience the best of both worlds. Not only do they do a whole range of sauces that coat their fried chicken (including, but not limited to flavours like padi garlic, soy and jambalaya), they also provide complimentary pickled radish to cleanse your palate so you can experience the full flavour of your next bite.
Now available for dine-in and online delivery here.
For those who love the heat
Chix Hot Chicken
When we say this spicy fried chicken packs a punch, boy do we mean it. Started up by none other than homegrown talent Taufik Batisah, it offers a spicy halal fried chicken that will leave you in tears. Literally. This fiery fried chicken is coated in a secret batter and ghost pepper, and is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Ready tissues and a gallon of water.
Now available for dine-in and online delivery here.
For a bougie occasion
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
Situated in the swanky Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Yardbird is perfect for those who want to experience a fancy twist on fried chicken. Besides the impeccable presentation of the food, a huge helping of deep-fried chicken served in a chicken-shaped basket as well as a side of waffles. Authentic soul food from the American South straight to your table.
Now available for dine-in.
For a lazy night in
Arnold's Chicken
Simplicity is best, and we're counting on good ol' Arnold's to take us back to the basics. They've been in business for almost 30 years now, which goes to prove that they're the OG fried chicken experts who have always been at the top of their game. Do us a favour, and savour their chicken skin on its own.
