Stuff your face with this epic fried chicken road trip!
What’s more Southern than fried chicken? Not much! Check out the best our state has to offer with the ultimate VA fried chicken road trip!Start:
Handsome Biscuit | Norfolk
[caption id="attachment_7956" align="alignnone" width="960"] Courtesy of Handsome Biscuit's Facebook[/caption] Start your VA fried chicken road trip with the best chicken biscuit you’ve ever had… well, aside from your momma’s of course. Handsome Biscuit has tons of delicious breakfast and lunch options, but you’d be doing yourself a grave, grave disservice if you skip out on the Hella Fitzgerald. Crispy fried chicken with bacon, cheddar and red eye sausage gravy… my mouth is watering already. Honey Butter's Kitchen | Williamsburg [caption id="attachment_7957" align="alignnone" width="960"] Courtesy of Honey Butter's Kitchen Facebook[/caption] Nothing says Southern home cookin’ like honey butter. Honey Butter's has a classic American Southern menu that would make your mammy smile. Their fried chicken will bring you back to your childhood. Of course, you can always explore the rest of the menu, but what fun is that on a road trip dedicated exclusively to fried chicken?!
Mama J’s | Richmond
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Velma Johnson (aka Mama J) was one of 14 children. When she was growing up, every child had to take part in the chores, and Velma shined bright in the kitchen helping her mother and grandmother cook for the family. That's where it all began. When Velma’s son was attempting to revamp their historically black neighborhood, he knew his mom’s cooking coupled with passed down family recipes would be a hit. Mama J’s has tons of accolades for being the “best;” you just have to try her chicken and find out for yourself!
Wayside Takeout & Catering |Charlottesville
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Wayside has been forking over the delicious chicken for 50 years. Featuring Ole Virginia Fried Chicken, this has been a favorite spot in Charlottesville, serving up “some of the best fried chicken in the South.” Wayside was even listed in Southern Living’s “Best of the South.” And when it comes to fried chicken? Well, that’s a huge honor. A definite must on the VA fried chicken road trip.
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken | Washington, D.C. & Falls Church, VA
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Doughnuts.and.Fried.Chicken… Need I say more? Astro sources ingredients from local farmers and purveyors. Ever hear of an Old Bay fried chicken sandwich? They got it. They even have Kkorean bbq wings if you want to switch up your fried chicken palate. Just the thought makes my mouth water.