As American as Fried Chicken: Top 7 Spots In Miami
July 4th is around the corner as is National Fried Chicken Day on July 6th. Fried Chicken is one of America’s favorite summer dishes along with apple pie, ice cream, and BBQ.
There are lots of options in Miami, from classic Southern Fried and battered to Middle Eastern and spicy Korean Fried Chicken, so here are our tasty MIAbites picks.
KYU- 251 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
KYU’s KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is one of the top items at KYU. Crispy and fried Japanese barbecue-style inside a wood-fired grill and served on a bed of braised spinach and a sweet and spicy red chili butter this is a sure-fire winner.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill - The Plymouth Hotel, 336 21st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
What looks like an odd menu addition on the Asian and Sushi menu at Blue Ribbon on Miami Beach is the Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken. Created by Eric and Bruce Bromberg, the dish made popular in their NYC outpost is crispy with a side of sweet chili honey. This is the dish sure to please the non-sushi lovers in your party. And you can watch the Brombergs even prepare on You Tube
Joe’s Stone Crab- 11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Even though Joe’s is closed for the season, and fresh stone crabs don’t reappear until mid-October, Joe’s Takeaway still has their crispy Fried Chicken at $8.95 and it is still one of the best deals in town.
Red Rooster Overtown- 920 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Leading the way frying up some birds, is “Chopped” Champs, Chefs Tristen Epps and Anthony Jones whose Fried Yardbird features a sour orange honey topping and side order of pigeon peas.
Sweet Liberty-237 20th St suite b, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Chef Michelle Bernstein’s Michys Fried Chicken sandwich is made with fried chicken soaked in tarragon buttermilk, and topped with cabbage fennel slaw, tarragon aioli and on a seeded brioche bun. Comes with a side of Greek watermelon salad..
Byblos- 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Byblos Middle Eastern Fried Chicken created by Executive Chef Abel Veulens offers a flavorful take on fried chicken with lots of Middle Eastern spices and topped with a Za’atar herb blend.
Stiltsville Fish Bar- 1787 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Chef Jeff McInnis created a classic Southern Fried Chicken for Stiltsville Fish Bar in Sunset Harbor that is crispy and has a nice side addition of a refreshing watermelon pickle salad.
With so many incredible options for fried chicken in Miami, there’s no reason not to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day.