It’s no surprise that one of the most iconic dishes in Georgia happens to be fried chicken, especially since Georgia is home to the “Poultry Capital of the World.” But this southern specialty has been perfecting the art of delicious fried chicken dishes for ages. Fried chicken is one of the most scrumptious meals you can have in the South, and when it’s done right—tender, juicy, crispy, fatty, crunchy, salty—it’s heavenly. Well, it just so happens that the iconic Georgia dish has been perfected at this one equally iconic restaurant. Get ready to feast at Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Georgia.

Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Georgia has been an Atlanta institution since the 1940s and it’s easy to see why.
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Mary McKenzie was a pioneer for Southern cuisine—opening up a “tea room” since back in those days women simply couldn’t just open a restaurant.
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The restaurant has changed hands over the years and has grown too, but it has always been reliable when it comes to iconic Southern favorites.
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While Mary Mac’s has tons of menu favorites, one of the best dishes you can get during your visit is the scrumptious fried chicken.
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The fried chicken served isn’t anything too out-of-the-ordinary in terms of the recipe, but it sure is delicious.
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The chicken is rubbed with salt and white pepper, then chilled for up to an hour. From there, it is dunked in a wet batter, dredged again in a dry batter, then deep-fried in peanut oil.
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The result ends up being a crispy-skinned piece of tender meat that is oozing with delicious flavor and mouthfeel.
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Mary Mac’s is a go-to dining experience whenever you’re in Atlanta, steeped in history and a love of soul-satisfying food.
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Visit this iconic restaurant in Georgia and feast on a Southern staple that has been perfected for almost 80 years.
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