Want to add some historical eats to your next road trip to the shores of Lake Huron? Stop at this incredible hidden gem of a Michigan fried chicken spot. Located in Port Huron, Palm’s Krystal Bar & Grill/Chicken in the Rough has been serving up the original fried chicken basket since 1936 – and it’s one of the only two places in the country still serving what is considered to be the first fried chicken meal in the United States!

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You know it’s bound to be incredible when a restaurant has been serving the same recipe for almost 100 years. That’s what you’ll get with every basket of fried chicken at Palm’s Krystal Bar & Grill/Chicken in the Rough. I know I’ll return to this Michigan fried chicken spot for more mushroom soup and a basket next time I find myself rock hunting on one of Port Huron’s beaches. Might as well make a weekend of it with a stay at an 1875 Victorian Manor – keep the history going.

Do you know of any unique fried chicken spots? Tell us about them in the comments!

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