You'll Find The Best Fried Chicken On The Planet At This Inconspicuous Tennessee Restaurant
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Meghan Kraft
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When it comes to fried chicken, the south has their own secret recipes down pat. You can head anywhere from the diner down the street to your neighbor’s house and find something yummy, crunchy and all sorts of savory. We stumbled across Chandler’s Deli in Knoxville, and we simply couldn’t believe that this low-key restaurant hid such flavorful heft behind its humble counter. We fell in love immediately, and there’s no doubt you will too – ready to indulge?
Chandler's Deli is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it's an unassuming restaurant that has (respectfully) gained a cult-following in East Tennessee. Well, who are we kidding - if you visit Chandler's, you're in love for life.
The cafeteria-style restaurant focuses on fried chicken, but they serve up a southern meat-and-three like nobody's business.
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If you're not the biggest fried chicken person (how is that possible?), you can invest in long bone ribs slathered in some of the tastiest sauce this side of the Mississippi.
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The decor is simple and easy, with meals available cafeteria-style. Chandler's focuses on southern favorites and soul food, making every visit somehow indulgent.
Their fried chicken is an award-winning addition to their southern menu, and is arguably one of the most popular items on the menu. Made from scratch daily, it's our favorite, too!
Also, can we take a moment to appreciate these fried green tomatoes? They were fantastic and we could have eaten them all day. *Please note, that's not recommended or endorsed. Even if it sounds like fun...
This is where the food conversations are simple. You come to eat well and enjoy the company, to leave your worries at the door and fully indulge in the beauty of our great state's culinary chops. You can visit Chandler's Deli for yourself at 3101 E Magnolia Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee.
If you’d rather indulge in something yummy south of the border, then we’d recommend some of the best tacos in Tennessee. They’re unbelievable!
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