10 of the best restaurants in Leeds for chicken lovers

KFC may be in the midst of a chicken crisis, but there are plenty of other tempting alternative eateries to visit around Leeds where you can get your poultry fix.

Absurd Bird

Hailed as the home of fried chicken, cocktails waffles and great tunes, Absurd Bird serves a mouth-watering menu of comfort food delights inspired by the American South.

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From loaded burgers and crispy chicken tenders, to spicy monster wings, the food is sure to set taste buds tingling.

Visit: Unit TK5, Trinity Leeds, 27 Albion Street, LS1 5ER – absurdbird.com

Rosie’s Diner

Boasting a tempting menu of American classics, including burgers, ribs, steaks and indulgent desserts, there’s also plenty of chicken dishes to satisfy your cravings, with chargrilled wings, southern fried breast and saucy wings just a few of the bites on offer.

Visit: Unit 6A, Cardigan Fields Road, Kirkstall Road, LS4 2DG – rosies.co.uk

Nation of Shopkeepers

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It’s long been the place to go in Leeds for great food, beer and live music, but it’s also a great haunt for chicken lovers. Choose from juicy whole or half chickens, basted with gravy and served with dipping sauces, fried chicken, boneless bites and marinated wings.

Visit: 26-27 Cookridge Street, LS2 3AG – anationofshopkeepers.com

The Good Luck Club

Tucked away a little off the beaten track on Wellington Place is this cosy eatery, where you can tuck into an array of tasty dishes from the charcoal grill, including wings, burgers and their signature house BBQ chicken.

Visit: 6 Wellington Place, LS1 4AP – thegoodluckclub.co.uk

MEATliquor

Indulge in sauce slathered wings, tender battered fillet strips and loaded fried chicken burgers, washed down with fruity cocktails, beer and boozy slushies.

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Visit: Trinity Centre, Bank Street, LS1 5AT – meatliquor.com

Diners can enjoy an array of tasty chicken dishes around the city (Photo: Shutterstock)

The Pit

Boasting a trending interior, complete with a basement room with ping pong tables, and a mouth-watering American style menu, there’s a huge array of dishes to fuel your chicken cravings.

From finger lickin’ chicken bites to crispy chicken filled tacos, there’s something to satisfy every craving.

Visit: 9 Merrion Street, LS1 6PQ – arcinspirations.com

Almost Famous

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It may be famed for its juicy ground beef burgers, but this popular eatery also has a great chicken offering, with tasty wings and burgers to enjoy alongside a generous helping of fries.

Visit: 23-25 Great George Street, LS1 3AL – almostfamousburgers.com

Smokin’ Bar and Kitchen

Serving a range of smoked and BBQ meats in a vibrant atmosphere, there’s something to please all tastes on the menu. Try the buttermilk chicken burger, topped with mixed leaves, balsamic onions and chipotle aioli, or the grilled chicken and fries for something lighter.

Visit: 24 Park Row, LS1 5QB – smokinbar.co.uk

Chicago Rib Shack

Inspired by classic American recipes, Chicago Rib Shack offers the best in BBQ food, serving everything from tender ribs, to succulent chicken, all to be washed down with a refreshing homemade lemonade or indulgent shake.

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Visit: Trinity Leeds, Albion Street, LS1 5AT – thechicagoribshack.co.uk

Nando’s

It’s known as being the home of chicken, so where better place to go if you’re craving little else? Specialising in Portuguese style chicken dishes marinated in their signature peri-peri marinades, it’s a must-visit for spice lovers.

Visit: The Light, The Headrow, LS1 8TL / 152-154 Lower Briggate, LS1 6BR – nandos.co.uk