The bread-on-breading
combo of a fried chicken sandwich may seem like it might not fly in a sometimes
carb-averse town like Los Angeles. But thankfully chefs around the city have
recently raised the bird to the paleo police and given the people what they
want: unique takes on the formerly humble (and always-delicious) fried chicken
sandwich. From new birds in the hen house to several that are still ruling the
roost, here are the best fried chicken sandwiches in LA that are worth a cluck.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar
& Grill
You may know this
NY-import for its top notch sushi and Japanese small plates (Oxtail fried
rice!), but those in the know set their sights on the glorious fried chicken.
Now available in convenient sandwich form, the Fried Chicken Slider stands out
from most with a light and crunchy crust made from matzo meal and spiced with
togarashi and other Japanese spices. It’s topped with wasabi mayo and uniquely
served on crispy rice patties instead of a bun.