When you’re craving comfort food, there’s nothing better than some juicy, crispy, perfectly-seasoned fried chicken. Arkansas has no shortage of great restaurants serving chicken, but just one bite of the award-winning chicken at this spot in Springdale will hook you for life.

AQ Chicken House has been serving up delicious fried chicken since 1947. You'll find the restaurant at 1207 N. Thompson Street in Springdale.
Kathy W./Yelp
When you walk in the door, you'll be greeted by this huge chicken.
Lauren D./Yelp
The dining room is warm and cozy. You'll feel like you're at Grandma's house... but the fried chicken is even better than hers.
Lauren D./Yelp
The homemade rolls just melt in your mouth.
AQ Chicken House/Facebook
The traditional, pan-fried chicken is what made this restaurant famous. It's fried up in a cast iron skillet and seasoned to perfection.
AQ Chicken House/Facebook

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Just one bite of this award-winning chicken, and you'll definitely be hooked.
Jennifer/Yelp
The traditional fried chicken isn't the only favorite dish here. You've got to try the chicken fried chicken with country gravy; the boneless chicken breast is tender and juicy and the rich, creamy gravy complements it perfectly.
lorinotlori/Tripadvisor
AQ Chicken House also has another special chicken recipe: Chicken Over The Coals. It's seasoned with a lemon pepper mix and tastes like it came right from your bbq grill to the table.
Christine R./Yelp
You won't feel like you have room for dessert, but you'll want to order it anyway. The homemade blackberry cobbler or "Ozark chocolate mess" are well worth it.
AQ Chicken House/Facebook
People come from all over the country to sink their teeth into this amazing fried chicken.
Lauren D./Yelp
Visit AQ Chicken House Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.. The restaurant is closed on Sunday.
Jennifer/Yelp

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