What are the best chicken dishes in Boston?

Based on diner recommendations, the best chicken dish in Boston is at Myers + Chang. We compared 24 restaurants serving chicken dishes.

How much do chicken dishes cost in Boston?

Chicken dish prices in Boston range from $8.00 to $30.00 across 24 restaurants.

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Best Chicken Dishes in Boston

24 restaurants compared

Price range: $8.00 – $30.00

Avg recommendation: 86%

Top 5 Chicken Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 24 restaurants:

Crispy Chicken with Sesame Waffles at Myers + Chang, $13.00 (South End)
Fried Chicken with Waffle at Brassica Kitchen + Café, $17.00 (Jamaica Plain)
Hot Chicken Bun at Eventide Fenway, $12.00 (Fenway)
Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos at Citrus & Salt, $13.00 (Fort Point)
French Toast with Fried Chicken at Brassica Kitchen + Café, $18.00 (Jamaica Plain)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 24 Chicken Dishes

Crispy Chicken with Sesame Waffles

Myers + Chang

South End·$$

$13.00

Fried chicken served over crispy sesame seed waffles.

Tip: Order this family-style to share — it's meant for tearing apart and eating with your hands alongside other dishes.

Fried Chicken with Waffle

Brassica Kitchen + Café

Jamaica Plain·$$

$17.00

Crispy fried chicken served on a warm waffle with hot maple syrup.

Tip: A comforting combination that works every time. Share if you're not very hungry.

Hot Chicken Bun

Eventide Fenway

Fenway·$$

$12.00

Fried chicken breast on a soft bun with pickles and hot sauce.

Tip: A great non-seafood option if someone in your party isn't adventurous. Still excellent and Eventide's signature approach to a hot sandwich.

Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos

Citrus & Salt

Fort Point·$$

$13.00

Crispy chicken breast tossed in Nashville-style spice, served on soft flour tortillas with pickled vegetables.

Tip: Ask for extra spice or the sauce on the side if you want to control the heat. The Nashville spice blend is not subtle.

French Toast with Fried Chicken

Brassica Kitchen + Café

Jamaica Plain·$$

$18.00

Brioche French toast with crispy fried chicken and maple drizzle.

Tip: This combines two breakfast favorites in an unexpected way. The fried chicken keeps it from being too sweet.

Roasted Chicken

Zaftig's Delicatessen

Brookline·$$

$28.00

Whole or half roasted chicken served with potatoes and vegetables.

Tip: Great for family meals or to-go. Call ahead on weekends if ordering multiple whole chickens.

Giannone Chicken

Little Sage

North End·$$$

$30.00

Brick-oven roasted whole chicken served with roasted vegetables and pan jus.

Tip: Order this family-style to share — the portion feeds 2-3 people generously.

Tinga de Pollo Tostadas

Angela's Café

East Boston·$

$13.50

Fried tortilla crisp topped with shredded chicken in a chipotle-tomato sauce, lettuce, and crema.

Tip: Tinga is popular on Saturday afternoons. Call ahead if you want to ensure it's available.

Crispy Brick-Pressed Cornish Hen

Toscano

Beacon Hill·$$$

$28.00

Half Cornish hen pressed under a brick to crisp the skin, served with roasted root vegetables.

Tip: This feeds one person generously and is lighter than the steak if you want something hearty but not excessive.

#10

Tikka Masala

Punjabi Dhaba

Cambridge·$

$15.99

Marinated chicken chunks in a tomato-cream sauce with aromatic spices.

Tip: A safe, familiar choice if you're not sure what to order. It's a crowd-pleaser for good reason.

#11

Cavatelli with Chicken Sausage

Coppa

South End·$$

$16.00

Handmade cavatelli pasta with house-made chicken sausage.

Tip: This pairs beautifully with any of Coppa's natural red wines — ask for a wine recommendation when you order.

#12

Empanada de Pollo (Chicken Empanada)

Toro

South End·$$$

$9.00

Crispy pastry-wrapped chicken with charred tomato salsa.

Tip: Grab these at the bar while ordering your first glass of wine — they're quick to eat and perfect for taking the edge off hunger.

#13

Chicken with Crispy Skin

Oliveira's Steak House

Somerville·$$$

Grilled chicken breast with seasoned skin, served tableside.

Tip: A lighter option to balance rich beef cuts. You can order as much or as little as you want.

#1494% recommend

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk & Bourbon

Back Bay·$$

$22.00

House fried chicken brined and fried until golden, available Nashville hot, classic BBQ, white BBQ, or sweet and spicy.

Tip: This is the signature dish — if you come for one thing, come for this.

#1592% recommend

Mole Poblano de Angela

Angela's Café

East Boston·$

$16.95

Chicken or turkey in a dark, earthy sauce made from dried chiles, nuts, and seeds with chocolate.

Tip: Come before 1 pm on weekdays if you want a quiet meal. Lunch crowd thins out after lunch rush.

#1690% recommend

Mole Poblano

The Painted Burro

Somerville·$$

$22.00

Slow-roasted chicken in traditional mole with chocolate, chiles, and spices.

Tip: This is the dish to order if you're trying one thing — it showcases the kitchen's technique.

#1788% recommend

Grilled Pollo Asado Tacos

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

Back Bay·$$

$12.00

Marinated grilled chicken with house-made tortillas, salsa verde, onion, and cilantro.

Tip: Start with this — it's the foundation of Mexican cooking and Lolita does it well.

#1888% recommend

Tandoori Chicken

Punjabi Dhaba

Cambridge·$

$16.49

Marinated chicken cooked in a clay oven with yogurt and spices.

Tip: The tandoori chicken rice plate is a solid lunch choice—huge portion for the price and fills you up.

#1987% recommend

Pho Ga (Chicken Pho)

Pho Pasteur

Chinatown·$

$8.75

Rice noodle soup with lighter chicken broth and shredded chicken.

Tip: This is a lighter, more delicate option than beef - good for lunch or if you want something less heavy.

#2087% recommend

Enchiladas de Mole

Angela's Café

East Boston·$

$15.50

Corn tortillas rolled with chicken or turkey and topped with the same complex mole sauce and cheese.

Tip: Order two plates to share between four people—portions are generous and designed for sharing.

#2185% recommend

Chicken Parmesan

Tresca North End

North End·$$$

$29.00

Pounded chicken breast breaded and fried, topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese.

Tip: Order it 'The #1' style — that's how the Bruins order it, and servers know exactly what you mean.

#2282% recommend

Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich

Parish Café

Back Bay·$$

$15.00

Baked buttermilk chicken with tomato, lettuce, cheddar, applewood bacon, house pickles, and chipotle aioli on a deluxe roll.

Tip: A reliable lunch choice — hearty without being too heavy, and the potato salad is made fresh daily.

#2380% recommend

Roasted Chicken over Rice

Hong Kong Eatery

Chinatown·$

$8.00

Half roasted chicken with skin over rice and light soy glaze.

Tip: This is a lighter option than duck - good if you want something satisfying but not too heavy.

#2478% recommend

Phở Gà

Phở Lê

Dorchester·$

$11.95

Rice noodle soup with shredded chicken in a broth made from chicken bones and aromatics.

Tip: Chicken pho is less intense than beef. Start here if you want to understand phở without the deep umami.