While the Mount Rushmore state is filled with plenty of wholesome places to sit down and have a quality dinner, this old school spot in Sioux Falls has been serving the best chicken dinners for decades, and they have the history to prove it. Whether you’re ordering to-go, or dining in, this little chicken restaurant has affordable, finger-lickin’ good fried chicken dinners with all the sides you could want or need.

Welcome to The Keg Chicken in Sioux Falls!
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This fried chicken spot has been a South Dakota staple since 1979 and is still frying up the best chicken dinners in town. They originally opened as "Keg Beer Lounge" and their secret recipe for chicken became a hit.
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While The Keg unfortunately closed for a period of time, they reopened on 12th Street and are back serving up the chicken we know and love.
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What makes this chicken the legend that it is, is that the breading is made with a secret recipe and then broasted to perfection. The end result is a crispy outside while keeping the inside juicy.
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If you can't get enough of The Keg's chicken in one sitting, every day they have a "Noon Chicken Buffet" every day from 11a.m. to 2p.m.
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Each chicken dinner comes with a choice of two sides. Their homemade baked beans and fried potato wedges are always a hit.
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Other menu items that are unique to The Keg are their fried gizzards and chislic—in South Dakota fashion.
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If you're looking for an old-school spot with the best chicken dinner in town, The Keg Chicken is a name you can trust.
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The Keg Chicken is located at 4211 W. 12th St, Sioux Falls, SD.

For more information, you can visit their website right here.

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