Best Damn Fried Chicken Ever!

With a name like Erin Go Bragh, you might not think my first blog would be about fried chicken. However, I have always been an avid connoisseur of chicken fingers. I just love them. Especially when dipped in a perfect honey mustard sauce. Not too sweet, not too hot.

When I moved out west years ago (I was never supposed to be here this long!), I heard rumors of a place called Ezell's. Supposedly, Oprah thought it was so good that she had some flown into Chicago. My first taste of the infamous chicken was good, but didn't wow me. It was at a tailgate party. Maybe the sitting out in the cold thing ruined the tastiness of this otherwise perfect chicken.

We later moved north of the city and were surprised to find the only other Ezell's right down the street. We gave it a try, and have been back regularly for years. The batter is perfectly light and crispy, and the chicken is fresh and delicious. I always get the large chicken finger basket, which they fry to order. It comes with a delicious biscuit/popover. My man usually gets any one of the combo platters. You can choose breast, wing, dark, white, spicy or original. We also get the mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, and the beans.

Like I said before, I love chicken fingers. These are the absolute bomb. I love the mashed potatoes, and even love the gravy! (I don't ever eat gravy). I am a picky coleslaw eater, and I have to say Ezell's has this nailed too. All in all, an incredibly yummy comfort food establishment that gets 10 stars in my book. The true test, however, is that my three year old loves it too, and she only eats about 5 foods known to man.

If you ever make it out to Seattle, it is definitely worth the trip. It is just take out, so plan for a picnic or a feast at home. Cheers!