Big Chicken at Wrentham is currently operating as a food truck while the full retail location gets ready to open, which is worth knowing before you make the trip specifically for it. We walked up to a limited menu that comes with the format, but what is available lands well enough that it is worth stopping for if you are already at the outlets.
The chicken is the obvious centerpiece and when it is fresh it delivers. The crust is crispy in a way that holds up and the chicken itself stays juicy underneath, which is the balance that makes or breaks a fried chicken sandwich. The sandwich is large and the fries and dipping sauces round things out into a complete meal without much effort. Overall though, it was a little bit of a disappointment. Consistency can vary depending on when you show up. Catching the chicken fresh out of the fryer is when it is at its best, and a less fortunate timing can mean something that does not fully live up to what the better visits suggest.
The food truck operates on its own schedule, so checking hours before you go is a good habit, particularly later in the afternoon. We noticed that meals do not automatically come with a drink, which is easy to miss when ordering. Ordering online ahead of time is the smarter move if you want to avoid a wait and pick up without standing in line.
For a quick fried chicken stop at the Wrentham outlets while the permanent location is still under construction, Big Chicken works as a convenient option if you time it right. We would come back once the full restaurant opens, but for now we would check the truck's hours and order ahead to stack the odds in our favor. read more