Whether you’re after a succulent burger or crispy wings, here’s where to go to get the best fried chicken in Leeds.
Forget your average takeaway. These top Leeds spots let you worship at the shrine of fried chicken. You can devour anything from Korean fried chicken, smothered in all manner of sauces, to oh-so-crispy buttermilk fried chicken that’s been marinated for 24 hours. Whatever you’re craving, these restaurants pull out all the stops to give you an almighty finger-lickin’ feed.
Wingstop
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Let Wingstop take you on a flight of flavour. Start your journey by choosing between wings, boneless wings or crispy tenders then kick things into high gear by picking your flavour. Spanning from buttery garlic parmesan to seriously hot Atomic sauce, they cater for all tastebuds. We’re big fans of the Louisiana Rub!
Of course, no chicken feast is complete without a dip. Wingstop give you a choice of ranch, honey mustard or blue cheese. And with a Big Flavour Burger, a selection of fries (included loaded) and churros to finish, there’s guaranteed to be sticky fingers and satisfied stomachs.
Where? Wingstop, 61 Boar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HW, Unit 6B, Cardigan Fields, Kirkstall Rd, Burley, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS4 2DG & Units 102-103, Upper Level, White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8LU.
When? 11am to 10pm daily at White Rose. Cardigan Fields is open 11am to 11am Sunday to Thursday and 11am to 12:30am Friday and Saturday. Boar Lane is open 11am to 11pm Monday to Thursday, 11am to 1am on Friday and Saturday, and 11am to 10:30pm Sunday.
Find out more: wingstop.co.uk
Slim Chickens
With locations all over the world, fried chicken fans rejoiced when Slim Chickens found a home at Trinity Leeds. They offer good old Southern hospitality, serving mouth-watering, cooked-to-order fried chicken with a side of blues music.
Keep it classic with their wings, available in batches of six, eight or 10 with your choice of sauces – will it be sriracha garlic or mango habanero? Elsewhere, their fresh chicken sandwich meals are a veritable delight, with a plant-based buffalo burger for veggies.
Where? Slim Chickens, Trinity, 413 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AY.
When? 10:30am to 10pm daily.
Find out more: slimchickens.co.uk
Popeye’s
From Louisiana to Leeds, Popeyes brought their deliciously crunchy fried chicken from the Boulevards of New Orleans to Commercial Street in spring 2025, and they’ve been a mainstay amongst Leeds’ fried chicken fans ever since.
In true Cajun style, it’s all about bold spices at Popeyes. They’ve had over 45 years in the ‘biz, perfecting the seasoning and crispiness of their batter and it shows – where else can you get that shatter crunch in every bite, and a lip-smacking flavour you’ll want to savour? Our personal favourite is the Spicy Chicken Sandwich with fries and their signature hot honey dip for an extra kick of sweetness.
Where? Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, 5-6 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6AL.
When? 8am to 11pm Sunday to Thursday, 8am to 12am Friday and Saturday.
Find out more: Popeyesuk.com
Ji the Chicken Shop
Ji the Chicken Shop doesn’t serve fried chicken as you know it. Oh no, this is next-level, extra crispy, Taiwanese fried chicken, right here in Leeds. A true street food icon, they take their fried goods seriously – so much so the menu is pretty much chicken and nothing but.
They’ve got all the usual cuts, from protein-packed chicken breast to boneless thigh and juicy leg. Then there’s popcorn, strips and nuggets too. Nothing gets wasted either – the fried chicken skin is a real treat while the garlic chicken gizzard is a delicacy everyone should try.
Where? Ji the Chicken Shop, 25-27 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6PU.
When? 12pm to 8:45pm daily.
Find out more:jileeds.co.uk
Meat:Stack
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Meat:Stack serve up some of the best burgers in Leeds – and their fried chicken is no slouch! They rotate special guest chicken burgers – including chicken parmigiana and their plant-based Slugger burger, which features fried ‘chick’n’ with Chipotle-lime sauce.
Their sizzling sweet-tea brined chicken tenders are always available as a side, accompanied by the perfect housemade dip. Not content with lunch and dinner, fried chicken also makes an appearance on the Meat:Stack breakfast menu. Tuck into a Nashville Chicken & Egg breakfast sandwich or top your fluffy American pancakes with two tenders. It’s an all-day affair!
Where? Meat:Stack, 3 Bishopgate Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DY.
When? 11am to 10pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, and 9am to 9pm on Sunday.
Find out more: meat-stack.com
Farsley Fire and Smoke
Farsley Fire and Smoke is Leeds’ very own smokehouse, bringing a taste of Texas to Sunny Bank Mills. They get all their meat directly from local Yorkshire farms, and their fried chicken is a thing of beauty.
You can get whole thighs or tenders, brined in buttermilk and hand-breaded before being dipped in hot oil to get that satisfyingly crisp crust. Fancy a burger? They stuff thighs between a seeded bun and top it with gherkins and American cheese. The only thing left to decide is the sauce – sweet Texas, sweet chilli or Franks Hot? This is southern fried done right.
Where? Farsely Fire and Smoke, Sunnybank Mills, Unit 4 Red Lane Mill, Water Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5SJ.
When? 5pm to 9pm Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 5pm to 10pm on Friday and Saturday. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Find out more: farsleyfiresmoke.com
YUZU Street Food
YUZU Street Food have mastered the art of Korean fried chicken and brought it to Leeds. Oh yes, it’s serious business over in South Korea, where ‘chimaek’ – meaning chicken and beer – has become its own thing.
They take chicken (wings or strips), coat it in batter and deep fry it until crisp, before tossing it in a range of tasty, sticky sauces. The sweet chilli is a surefire hit, the Korean BBQ full of umami, while the teriyaki brings in a sweet, Japanese-inspired touch. Do it properly and pair yours with a pint of Northern Monk beer.
Where? YUZU Street Food – Northern Market, The Northern Market, 12 Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3ED.
When? 4pm to 9pm Tuesday, 3pm to 9pm Wednesday to Friday, 12pm to 10pm Saturday, 12pm to 9pm on Sunday. Closed on Mondays.
Find out more: yuzustreetfood.com
