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Big Chicken

2.8 (34 reviews)

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Christy T.

Kansas City Airport was not too small not too big. Few food options and Big Chicken caught my eyes because of the crowd/long line and its store front. Service was quick and accurate. Ambiance was just a store front: no sit down tables or chairs. I just got my food and shake and sat at the gate. Chicken was pretty good! The smoothie tasted good: not too sweet. Pretty good for airport food!

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Dan R.

Big chicken is good for what it is. The menu is short, but what they do is good. I would like to see a little bit more variety and I would like to see lunch served earlier in the day. It is definitely in my rotation of places to grab something to eat on my way out of Kansas City on an early morning flight

Robert Z.

The food is average, no line so service is quick, and it's grab and go with no seating, so not really worth it unless you need something to go, quick though!

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Jamal W.

Located in the airport i don't know what to expect. It is brightly lit. The service was fast and friendly. The chicken sandwich was decent. You can taste the pepper in the seasoning. The fries were a large portion. They were crinkle cut and crispy. I needed something to eat. It was good.

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Alex L.

I was wondering why the sauces and burgers were called Shaq - I didn't know he owned a burger joint? Kansas City airport doesn't have a ton of food options and big chicken had a line so I figured it was as worth a try. Burger was around $14 and came out fairly quick, good if you're in a rush. I got the Nashville hot - extra hot, and it didn't taste spicy at all.. their Shaq sauce is basically a thick creamy mayo, which tasted a bit sweet. Can't say I had high expectations for airport food, but this was a little disappointing.

Jasmine D.

I had about an hour until my flight, so I figured I would find a nice goldilocks of a meal- not too big, not too small. Right next to my gate was a Big Chicken. Upon a quick Google search I learned it's Shaqs chicken establishment. I asked the lady at the register what he favorite thing to get was, and she said the superman sandwich. I took her advice and ordered it. That sandwich was so damn good! Chicken could have been a fatter breast, but it really was the perfect option for a travel day! This sandwich was fried chicken, Swiss cheese, smashed avocado, and ranch on a brioche bun. It was delicious! And it made me feel healthy with the avocado on it, even though I know it was NOT healthy! If there were a Big Chicken nearby, I would definitely be going back! Alas, there is no big chicken in my town.

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Sam S.

I probably should've checked the yelp rating for this place before coming. I got the Shaq sandwich which was alright but nothing special. I know airport food is usually pricey and not great quality, but I guess I just hoped it would be a bit better tasting. The chicken patty was a pretty flat. The menu said it should be a bit spicy but honestly it was more sweet than spicy.

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My lunch at the MCI airport. Brisket sandwich with chips.

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