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Best Fried Chicken in New Orleans, Louisiana

Ranked by 3 community votes for 2026. FoodMedals members award Gold, Silver & Bronze medals to their favorites.

As of May 11, 2026, Dooky Chase's Restaurant leads the fried chicken rankings in New Orleans, Louisiana with 4 points from community votes, followed by Lil Dizzys Cafe at 2 points and Willie Mae's NOLA at 1 points.

Looking for the best fried chicken in New Orleans? FoodMedals tracks 4 restaurants across New Orleans, Louisiana serving fried chicken, with 3 community votes cast in 2026. Dooky Chase's Restaurant currently leads the 2026 rankings.

#1
Dooky Chase's Restaurant
2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA
Gold14 pts
#2
Lil Dizzys Cafe
1500 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA
Silver12 pts
#3
Willie Mae's NOLA
898 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA
Bronze11 pts

Full Rankings

4
Willie Maes NOLA
0 pts

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