What are the best chicken dishes in New York?

Based on diner recommendations, the best chicken dish in New York is at Tonchin. We compared 60 restaurants serving chicken dishes.

How much do chicken dishes cost in New York?

Chicken dish prices in New York range from $4.50 to $72.00 across 60 restaurants.

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Best Chicken Dishes in New York

60 restaurants compared

Price range: $4.50 – $72.00

Avg recommendation: 93%

Top 5 Chicken Dishes in New York (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 60 restaurants:

Ban Ban Chicken at Tonchin, $22.00 (Midtown West)
Daily Ajiaco at Colombia Con Sabor, $10.95 (Jackson Heights)
Chicken Crossbridge Rice Noodle Soup at Yunnan Noodle, $12.50 (Chinatown)
Salted Chicken Bites at Yunnan Noodle, $7.50 (Chinatown)
Quinoa Salad with Chicken at Bolivian Llama Party, $11.00 (Sunnyside)

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

All 60 Chicken Dishes

Ban Ban Chicken

Tonchin

Midtown West·$$

$22.00

Poached chicken in a sesame-peanut dressing with cold noodles.

Tip: Order this as an appetizer if it's warm outside. The cold noodles and cool chicken balance nicely before hot ramen.

Daily Ajiaco

Colombia Con Sabor

Jackson Heights·$$

$10.95

Bogotá-style potato and chicken soup with corn, cream, and capers.

Chicken Crossbridge Rice Noodle Soup

Yunnan Noodle

Chinatown·$

$12.50

Chicken broth version with 12 side dishes including poached chicken.

Salted Chicken Bites

Yunnan Noodle

Chinatown·$

$7.50

Tender, poached chicken bites in a light salted broth.

Quinoa Salad with Chicken

Bolivian Llama Party

Sunnyside·$

$11.00

Quinoa with chicken, avocado, and fresh vegetables.

Chicken in Chili Oil

Little Alley

Murray Hill·$$$

$16.00

Tender poached chicken in numbing, spiced oil.

Tip: Order this early in the meal. The spice wakes up your palate for heavier dishes to follow.

Chicken & Spare Ribs Combo

Caravan Chicken

Astoria·$

$15.50

Roasted chicken and spare ribs with fried rice and salad.

#899% recommend

Big Rowdy Sandwich

Rowdy Rooster

East Village·$$

$16.80

Crispy fried chicken thigh drenched in spice, served with pickles and slaw on a bun.

Tip: Level 3 is their 'medium' and it has a serious kick. If you're a heat seeker, go for Level 4, but be prepared—it's one of the spiciest sandwiches in the city. The pickles are essential for balance.

#999% recommend

Sylvia's World Famous Fried Chicken

Sylvia's

Harlem·$$$

$25.00

Classic Southern fried chicken served with choice of traditional sides.

Tip: Get it 'smothered' in gravy if you want the full experience. The gravy is incredibly rich and flavor-dense. For sides, the collard greens and mac & cheese are the mandatory choices.

#1099% recommend

Chicken & Rice Platter

The Halal Guys

Midtown East·$

$15.99

Savory grilled chicken over fragrant orange rice with salad and pita.

Tip: The 'White Sauce' is essential—use plenty of it. But be incredibly careful with the 'Red Sauce.' It is one of the hottest condiments in the world. Most people only need a tiny drop or two for the entire platter.

#1199% recommend

Matzo Ball Ramen

Shalom Japan

Williamsburg·$$$

$19.00

Chicken-based ramen with a large fluffy matzo ball, bok choy, and a soft-boiled egg.

Tip: Don't treat this as a novelty—it's a seriously good bowl of noodles. The matzo ball is the lightest in the city. Make sure to break it apart slightly to let it soak up more of the broth.

#1299% recommend

The Rev. Al Sharpton

Amy Ruth's

Harlem·$$

$24.50

The signature dish of fried or smothered chicken served with a large, fluffy waffle.

Tip: Get the fried chicken, not the smothered, if you want to experience the crunch of the skin against the soft waffle. One order is more than enough for a large meal.

#1399% recommend

Pan-Fried Chicken

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken

Harlem·$$

$18.95

Chef Charles' legendary chicken, fried by hand in large cast-iron skillets.

Tip: This is different from deep-fried chicken—don't expect a thick, craggy crust. The beauty is in the thin, seasoned skin. The dark meat (thighs and legs) is the best way to experience his technique.

#1498% recommend

Hira Anna Fried Chicken

Kanyakumari

Union Square·$$$

$22.00

Crispy South Indian fried chicken served with green mango chutney.

Tip: This is non-negotiable. Even if you're there for the seafood, order this for the table. The curry leaf aroma is incredible.

#1598% recommend

Roast Chicken for Two

Sailor

Fort Greene·$$$

$72.00

A whole roasted chicken served with chard and parmesan potatoes.

Tip: This chicken sells out almost every night. If you want it, book an early table or ask your server to reserve one as soon as you sit down.

#1698% recommend

Honey Chicken & Pickles Biscuit

Jacob's Pickles

Upper West Side·$$

$22.00

Buttermilk fried chicken, hot honey, and sour pickles on a massive biscuit.

Tip: This is enough for two people if you're not starving. The pickles are essential—they cut through the richness of the honey and fried chicken perfectly.

#1797% recommend

Big Plate Chicken (Da Pan Ji)

Old Sport Food

Forest Hills·$$

$19.49

Hearty bone-in chicken stew with potatoes, chilies, and hand-pulled wide noodles.

Tip: The potatoes are the best part—they soak up all the chili oil and spice. It's a huge portion, so order it for the table to share. Ask for Level 3 spice if you like a real kick.

#1897% recommend

Fried Chicken Bowl

Rowdy Rooster

East Village·$$

$16.80

Pieces of spiced fried chicken served over aromatic basmati rice with daily sides.

Tip: The bowl is much easier to eat than the sandwich if you're on the go. The daily sides are often where the kitchen gets to experiment—don't treat them as an afterthought.

#1997% recommend

Combo Platter

The Halal Guys

Midtown East·$

$15.99

A mix of grilled chicken and savory beef gyro meat over rice.

Tip: Make sure you're at the original cart on the SOUTHWEST corner of 53rd & 6th. There are many imitators nearby with similar names, but the one with the longest line is the real legend.

#2097% recommend

Chicken Karahi

Dera

Jackson Heights·$$

$11.00

Chicken cooked in a traditional thick tomato and ginger-based gravy.

Tip: Make sure to get plenty of fresh ginger on top. It provides a bright lift to the rich, oily sauce. Pair it with their freshly baked naan.

#2197% recommend

Palestinian Musakhan

Levant

Astoria·$$

$26.00

Roasted chicken with sumac, caramelized onions, and pine nuts on flatbread.

Tip: The sumac gives it a bright, almost citrusy kick. Don't leave the bread behind—it's the best part after it has absorbed all the roasting juices.

#2296% recommend

Salt & Pepper Chicken with Scallion Biscuits

Potluck Club

Chinatown·$$$

$28.00

Crispy-skinned fried chicken with Southern-style biscuits and chili crisp jam.

Tip: This dish defines the restaurant—Cantonese technique meets American comfort food. Order it.

#2396% recommend

Chicken Schnitzel

Sami & Susu

Lower East Side·$$

$24.00

Thinly pounded, crispy fried chicken breast served with lemon and slaw.

Tip: Get it as a sandwich for lunch or a plate for dinner. The schnitzel sandwich on challah is a neighborhood icon.

#2496% recommend

The Tommy Tomita

Amy Ruth's

Harlem·$$

$27.95

Three large fried chicken wings served with a fluffy waffle.

#2595% recommend

Matzo Ball Soup

Russ & Daughters Cafe

Lower East Side·$$$

$14.00

Clear chicken broth with a single, massive, fluffy matzo ball.

#2695% recommend

Poulet au Vin Jaune

Le Veau d'Or

Upper East Side·$$$$

$46.00

Chicken braised in yellow wine with morels and crème fraîche.

Tip: The sauce is the star here. Ask for extra bread specifically to make sure you don't leave any of that yellow wine gravy on the plate.

#2795% recommend

Fried Chicken with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Atoboy

NoMad·$$$

$24.00

Crispy Korean fried chicken served with a bold, spicy peanut dipping sauce.

#2895% recommend

Chicken Shawarma Hummus

Miss Ada

Fort Greene·$$$

$18.00

Silky hummus topped with tender pieces of spice-rubbed grilled chicken.

#2995% recommend

Fried Chicken & Pancakes

Bubby's

Tribeca·$$$

$29.00

Buttermilk fried chicken served atop a stack of James Beard pancakes.

#3095% recommend

Saffron Half Chicken

Eyval

Bushwick·$$$

$38.00

Wood-grilled chicken infused with saffron and served with barberry rice.

#3195% recommend

Half Rotisserie Chicken

Malecon

Washington Heights·$$

$8.50

Half bird with skin that tastes like it's coated in brown sugar, served with rice and beans.

#3295% recommend

Nurungji Chicken Soup

Her Name is Han

Koreatown·$$

$22.00

Crispy rice and tender chicken in a deep, aromatic broth.

Tip: Don't stir the rice in immediately! Let the bottom layer stay crispy for a bit so you get that toasted crunch along with the broth.

#3394% recommend

Chicken Strips (3 pc)

Rowdy Rooster

East Village·$$

$10.80

Three large hand-breaded chicken strips seasoned with regional Indian spices.

#3494% recommend

Roasted Half Chicken

Union Square Cafe

Union Square·$$$$

$38.00

Seasonal roasted chicken served with pan juices and market vegetables.

#3594% recommend

Chicky Sandwich

Salty Lunch Lady's Little Luncheonette

Ridgewood·$$

$18.00

Roasted chicken breast with avocado, bacon, and herb mayo on a roll.

#3694% recommend

La-Zi Chicken

Szechuan Mountain House

East Village·$$$

$28.00

Deep-fried chicken pieces buried in a mountain of dried red chilies and Szechuan peppercorns.

#3794% recommend

Half Brick Chicken

Miss Ada

Fort Greene·$$$

$30.00

Tender chicken cooked under a weight for crispy skin, served with seasonal vegetables.

#3894% recommend

Coq au Vin

Buvette

West Village·$$$

$32.00

Chicken slow-cooked in red wine with pearl onions, mushrooms, and bacon.

#3994% recommend

Pollo a Las Brasas

Oxomoco

Greenpoint·$$

$32.00

Wood-fired half-chicken with salsa and pickled onions.

Tip: Tear into the chicken with your hands, wrap in warm tortillas, and add salsa and pickled onions. The char is the whole point.

#4094% recommend

Pollo Asado Quesadilla

Quesadillas Doña Maty

East Harlem·$$

$7.50

Handmade corn tortilla filled with grilled chicken, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and melted queso Oaxaca.

#4193% recommend

Roast Chicken

Frenchette

Tribeca·$$$

$28.00

Quarter or half chicken spit-roasted with herbs and finished with beurre blanc.

#4293% recommend

Whole Pollo a la Brasa

Caravan Chicken

Astoria·$

$20.00

Peruvian rotisserie chicken with crackly, intensely seasoned skin.

#4392% recommend

Chicken Katsu Club

Golden Diner

Chinatown·$$

$20.00

Crispy fried chicken breast with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and kewpie mayo.

#4492% recommend

Piri Piri Chicken

Cervo's

Lower East Side·$$$

$32.00

Half chicken roasted with spicy piri piri sauce and served with fries.

Tip: The fries soak up the piri piri juices from the chicken. Make sure to get a bite of both together—it's the best flavor combination on the plate.

#4592% recommend

Chicken Parmigiana

Arthur & Sons

West Village·$$

$18.00

Breaded chicken breast with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.

#4692% recommend

Crispy Chicken Thighs

Lola's

NoMad·$$$

$28.00

Chicken marinated in adobo-style sauce, served with house pickles and fermented hot honey.

#4792% recommend

Khao Soi

Soothr

East Village·$$

$14.00

Northern Thai curry noodle soup with chicken, finished with crispy fried noodles and pickled mustard greens.

Tip: Ask for Thai spicy ('pet nit noi') — the default is mild, but Soothr can deliver real kick if you request it.

#4891% recommend

Big Chicken Bun

Win Son

East Williamsburg·$$

$14.00

Fried chicken leg meat with fermented tofu mayo on a steamed bun.

#4991% recommend

Chicken Bastilla

Dar Lbahja

Astoria·$$

$14.00

Crispy pastry pie with chicken, sweet and savory, dusted with powdered sugar.

#5091% recommend

Chicken Tatsuta-age

Raku

East Village·$$

$14.00

Crispy fried chicken marinated in soy and ginger, served with lemon and dipping sauce.

#5188% recommend

Half Chicken with Fried Rice & Salad

Caravan Chicken

Astoria·$

$13.50

Half rotisserie chicken with pork fried rice and fresh salad.

#5288% recommend

Chicken Paratha Roll

Kolachi

East Village·$

$6.50

Marinated grilled chicken in flaky paratha with mint-yogurt sauce and red onions.

#5388% recommend

Diablada Broster

Bolivian Llama Party

Sunnyside·$

$12.50

Fried chicken sandwich with fiery locoto chile sauce.

#5486% recommend

Cemita

Taqueria Coatzingo

Jackson Heights·$

$12.50

A pressed sesame-seed bun filled with breaded chicken, avocado, and chipotles.

Tip: The bread matters as much as the filling. It's baked here and it shows.

#5585% recommend

Chicken Schnitzel

K'FAR

Williamsburg·$$$

$26.00

Breaded poultry with kataifi crust, served with pickles.

Tip: Order the pickles on the side rather than eating them straight from the plate—they cut through the richness of each bite.

#5685% recommend

Spicy Chicken Empanada

Empanada Mama

Hell's Kitchen·$$

$4.50

Shredded chicken with Latin spices and heat, fried in a crispy corn shell.

#5785% recommend

Anarkali Chicken

Bungalow

East Village·$$$

$18.00

Chicken with a sweet pomegranate glaze and crispy edges.

#5883% recommend

Coq au Vin

Maison Passerelle

Financial District·$$$

$45.00

Braised chicken with red wine, bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions.

Tip: Pair with a Pinot Noir from Burgundy — the wine that braises the chicken pairs beautifully with it.

#5980% recommend

Butter Chicken Experience

Adda

East Village·$$$

$42.00

House-churned butter choices with tableside smoking technique, served with chicken.

Tip: Skeptical about butter chicken at a fine dining restaurant? This version proves why Adda gets the hype. The tableside smoking and butter selection make it a performance, not just a plate.

#6072% recommend

Chicken & Vegetable Plain Rice Noodles

Yunan Rice Noodle House

Chinatown·$$

$11.50

Shredded boneless chicken served cold with chili and peanut sauces on the side.