I got the whole chicken dinner with pita bread, mashed potatoes, and a side of rice. I was super impressed with the quality and the taste of the food and will definitely be going back again in the future! They have multiple chickens already cooking at the same time during lunch hour so it only took less than 5 minutes for our order to be ready. The chicken was super tender, well seasoned, and exceeded my expectations. The seasoned rice and the mashed potatoes were also both excellent! read more

This was my second time back, and wont be the last. Service was super quick and friendly, I ordered ahead but there was no need as they still pack it fresh in front of you. The chicken is cooked very nicely, moist and the skin gives a great flavor. Definitely give the side of salsa a try to really up the flavor. The sides are simple, no guesswork, a little more on the plain side but we're here for the chicken anyway. The half chicken portion could have easily fed two. read more

Chicken Hut - Half Chicken with One Side - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for some gosh darn good chicken at a good price, you found it. Not only is it a good price, it's one of the best around. The sides are perfect with it. The fresh tomato sauce gives it an extra layer of flavor. This is a neighborhood joint so it's chill - you'll see hard working folk getting their lunch before getting back out on those tough jobs. Serisouly this so far one of my best chicken and rice spots. Incredible. And the service is provided by some great people! read more

We did take out-- ordered a quarter of chicken. The person on the phone was helpful and answered all our questions. The chicken was delivered cold (Chicago winter) so I heated it up on the air fryer and I think it ruin the chicken because it was dry. But the side of yellow rice was delicious with the pita bread. I'll have to try the chicken again because I wasn't impressed but sometimes delivered food isn't always the best read more

Had whole chicken & bunch sides. Absolutely delicious and way too much for 2. Yay leftovers! Very nice people working there. Please open a store in the Gold Coast near us. You would crush! read more

You walk down Belmont and immediately see hit with the smell of fresh, juicy, waiting to be devoured chicken. Whenever our fridge is low on groceries, my partner and I walk to Chicken Hut and have dinner ready in 3 minutes flat. The family that runs the joint is always happy and hardworking. The atmosphere is simple and if you want to stay and eat they have huge windows for people watching. The chicken is never dry! NEVER! The potato salad is tasty and I enjoy the mashed potatoes from time to time too. I love their bbq sauce and always get an extra to use throughout the rest of the week with my other dinners. Just solid!! read more

Some of the best chicken ive had! The seasoning is amazing and the skin is super crispy - I do prefer the darker meat pieces since they are more juicier. Their pita is addicting too! Great sides. Highly recommend eating there as it is steaming hot! Friendly staff. Definitely not a fancy place but thats how you know the food is gonna be good! read more

Chicken Hut - people in the kitchen preparing food - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time AND DAYUMM. Will be back tomorrow and many days after. Phenomenal. Got the half chicken with pita and rice. Quick and easy. Amazing and fresh. LOVELY read more

fire food. crispy chicken skin and good ambiance. would recommend, quick service and friendly staff. read more

Chicken Hut - quarter chicken with mashed potatoes and pita - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

as advertised , really nothing but chicken and a few sides chicken was outstanding , staff was very friendly read more

Stopped by on a hot day. Got the half chicken with Cole slaw and a fountain drink. The salsa sauce was refreshing with the chicken. Next time I'll eat it with some hot sauce. The chicken was at a great price, perfect grilled bbq chicken, and addicting Cole slaw. What's there not to like! 12/10 would recommend. Go!! read more

Chicken Hut - 1/2 Half Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This spot is always a hit. I have been coming here since 2004 and the flavor has never changed. By far the best rotisserie chicken in Lakeview, Lincoln Park. Consistent fresh and delicious!!! read more

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One time, walking up and down Broadway, we could not resist the smell of the grilled chicken out of this corner restaurant. We decided to walk in and order...the menu is pretty simple...whole chicken, half chicken, quarter chicken...then you pick your side....easy. The chicken was so delicious....the portion was large and the flavor profile of the marinate was right on point.... The place is like a diner, so it's no frills, very casual, almost what you see in Latin America. But the taste will have you come back...again and again.... read more

Chicken Hut - Great tasting chicken. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is close to our gym and we had been wanting to try it out. Nothing better than a pile of protein after a good workout! It was delicious!! We ordered the whole chicken meal to split and have some leftovers. We got the mashed potatoes and rice as sides. My partner said he'd probably swap his rice for mashed potatoes next time. We loved the chicken! It was a good value for the amount of food we got. We'll definitely be back! read more

Chicken Hut - Whole Chicken Dinner Special - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Flavor? Good. Meat? So dry I could barely eat it. You'd be better getting a rotisserie chicken at Jewel, and buying sides.

Edited: my first experience here was fine but I got the worst food poisoning of my life the second time around... not returning. If you want to quickly lose five pounds then eat here. read more

Chicken Hut - 1/2 Half 1/2 Chicken with 1 Side - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is probably one of the best places you can get a rotisserie chicken meal at a reasonable price in Chicago. I typically get the half chicken with their yellow rice. Chicken is always super flavorful and not dry. I don't know the kind of rice they use but its fantastic. The employees are always super friendly and helpful. It's no wonder this place has been around for a long time. read more

There are a handful of grilled chicken restaurants like Chicken Hut across the city. They either have gas or charcoal grills. As you would expect, I'm partial to the charcoal option. Pollo Express in Pilsen is probably my favorite. Charcoal just imparts more flavor. Chicken Hut cooks Purdue chickens on gas grills. They do a great job with temps, but the chicken isn't seasoned well. There's enough salt, but they need a better spice mix. .. garlic maybe. ..even Adobo would be a major improvement. There's also something off about the oil they use for grilling. Orders are fulfilled quickly. Don't expect much from the pita or sides. Overall a reasonably priced option for a filling meal. 2.75 stars. read more

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Best chicken in the city, but I wish the sides were better. I have to type more words so Yelp accepts my review - you can otherwise ignore this sentence read more

Such a classic spot! I've been coming here since I was a kid. Simple, but perfect! Perfect meal of grilled fresh chicken, mash potatoes, and flatbread. Sides of salsa and BBQ are a must. Staff are kind and friendly! Definitely a hidden gem in the city. Chicago local approve! read more

Chicken Hut...WHAT?!?!?! I always kinda wanted to try this place because I figured if it has been open for so long on that busy corner, it must be good. But then I'd scare myself away. Finally ordered this weekend for delivery through Doordash (was feeling too lazy to walk a mile). The order arrived in under 15 minutes! The chicken was still piping hot when we opened it up. We got a half chicken, upgraded to all white meat (don't judge). It was two breasts and two wings, and MASSIVE ones at that. Plus rice and mashed potatoes and it came with a surprise salsa and pita. Confusing vibes but it all somehow works. Mashed potatoes weren't my favorite ever but I liked the rice. We were stuffed and sooo impressed. Definitely coming back here. read more

This place is everything! I've been coming here for 15 years. The chicken is always fresh. It's healthy. Service and takeout is always fast. Although you can sit and eat, it's more of a takeout venue. read more

I was encouraged by all the great reviews but what I had tonight from the Chicken Hut wasn't great at all. I ordered the half chicken combo and while the dark meat pieces were fairly juicy, the white meat pieces were overcooked and terribly dry. Not enough seasoning on the chicken either. The rice side was just 'meh'. Even the Hawaiian Punch tasted watery. Very disappointed. read more

It's neat that you can see them cook the Chicken, it's also cool they provide pita bread, salsa and some version of potato's. The portion size is quite generous. I wasn't a fan of the taste and flavor though. The savory part is the skin but I could say that about chicken anywhere. The potato salad I had was devoid of flavor. The redeeming factor of this place was the salsa. I believe it was made using Chiles, by the texture and taste. read more

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My wife and I love this spot on the northwest corner of Belmont and Broadway. A very simple menu, but boy do they nail it. Roast chicken, flatbread, coleslaw, homemade salsa. All done very very well. Eat there or take it home. One of the great joys of living in Lakeview. read more

I was confused if the chicken was grilled or fried. It was dry and they offered only one side with your half chicken plate. If you wanted another side, there would be an up-charge for the extra side. The chicken was burnt over and dry, wasn't really a fan. People did say the chicken was good so I gave them a try, but wasn't to my liking. read more

If you don't like it you're not eating it right. I recommend getting dark meat or just getting a whole chicken meal for two and then here's the crucial part. Lots of extra pita and extra salsas. Ya put the sauce on the pita with the chicken and you've got yourself the most delicious chicken-pita-salsa sandwich. Don't be shy with the salsa, that's why you ordered extra. I get 6 salsas total for a whole chicken and 4 pitas (1 or 2 automatically comes with). If you eat it in the restaurant the pita will have a little crisp, if not then it'll be soft but still good for the sandwich. The sides here never really mattered to me much but I usually get corn on the cob and mashed taters. Get what you like, but it's all about that chicken sandwich n that delicious red sauce. read more

Best grilled chicken on Broadway. Eat in or takeout, fair price. Parking is tough, best to walk.

I really hate to give them this review coz I love their chicken n sides....However earlier my gf ordered at 12ish pm to be deliver by 7:30pm....the order was for whole chicken with bunch of sides for delivery thru DoorDash! The delivery was great and place where they were told to leave by the door! And Have to say whenever we have eaten there the order is always correct! So in that case my gf did not check the order and left it in the bag since she was getting off work soon to drive home.... When she got home We were excited to preheat the chicken in my air fryer to my surprise wasn't a whole chicken but 4 legs and 4 thighs! WTF!!! Yes I like legs n gf like thighs but we want a whole chicken! Grant chicken was good but where's. My wings and breasts dammit!!! read more

Chicken Hut - 4legs n 4 thighs where's my whole chicken!!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The chicken was somewhat dry but nice blend of seasoning and the coleslaw was maybe the best I've ever had. I was looking for chicken that was grilled; not fried, and without a lot of additives that you sometimes get with grocery store roasted chickens. I got the whole chicken and overall was pretty satisfied. So I've got to say this place delivered exactly what I wanted. In the future I'd stick with the legs and thighs though. read more

Guess what... chicken butt. Just kidding :) it's chicken hut. I love this place for the scrummy grilled chicken and sides. If I had to go back, I would get the cole slaw. The contrast between the hot juice chicken and creamy ice cold cabbage salad would likely be to die for. All around 5s read more

Best Chicken in the city!!! Homemade Salsa & Pita make great snack too! Get a whole chicken, you will eat it. Dont kid yourself. read more

I was craving rotisserie chicken and this place did not disappoint. I ordered the whole chicken meal that comes with rice and a pita. The chicken itself is so juicy and flavorful. The skin of the chicken was nice and crispy. It was really good chicken. The rice was aright nothing special. And the pita was kind of soggy because it was to take out and under the chicken. But overall the food was good. The food is also very affordable. Paid around 20 bucks for this meal. I definitely can see myself ordering the chicken in the future. read more

Chicken Hut - chicken in a styrofoam container - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food great prices great service thank you chicken hut you da best thanks excellent

The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, with delicious seasoning on the skin. Over the years, the owner has maintained a classic and sophisticated dining experience. Their chicken is consistently cooked to perfection, with a sauce to suit every taste. The staff are exceptionally friendly. Whenever we're in town, we'll definitely return--it's always a fantastic experience! I highly recommend it for its freshness, value, and delicious chicken. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this charming, family-run restaurant with great food and staff is worth a visit. read more

Fresh sides and good chicken. You get what you pay for and it's definitely worth it for a food meal!

I lived in Chicago in the late 80s and 90s. I lived on the North side and traveled to the downtown pretty much everyday, often on the Clark or Broadway bus. I remember when this new place that sold chicken opened up...30 years ago! I no longer live in Chicago, but I'm close enough to visit whenever I want. First thing I do when I get there is head up to Broadway and Belmont to eat at Chicken Hut! I always get the half-chicken dinner with potato salad, an extra pita bread grilled a little extra crispy and a Coke. I love the smell of the fire-grilled chicken while I sit at the window counter watching the city go by. After about 5 minutes my food was ready and I was almost giddy with anticipation. I haven't been here for over a year...way TOO LONG! I bit off a piece of warm, slightly crunchy pita. I popped the lid off my dipping salsa. I tore the first bit of chicken off the wing and dipped it in the salsa...DAMN, THAT'S GOOD! The zesty salsa...the ever so slightly charred chicken skin... the warm, seasoned meat burning my fingers just a little. My mouth is watering as my stomach growls just writing this! The potato salad is good , but it seems a little different from how I remember it. I went to the counter and bought a second salsa (yeh, it's that good!). It isn't like taco salsa, it's lighter with different seasonings. You gotta try it. I finished both happy and sad. I had a great meal, but I also knew it would probably be months before I got to eat here again. My meal as pictured with a Coke was a little over $11.00. I have literally been eating here for 30 years, I hope I have another 30 years to keep eating here. This is some of the best of REAL Chicago! read more

Chicken Hut - One of my favorite meals ever! I would eat here once a week if it were possible! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best chicken in the state of Illinois. How they get the bread to taste so good. From the outside this place does not look like anything special but you have to go. read more

Good basic chicken. We've walked by Chicken Hut many times and finally decided to order carryout. We got the 1/2 chicken with sides of coleslaw and potato salad. The chicken was exactly what it was supposed to be. Chicken. Could probably use a little salt. The sides were nothing to write home about. Next time we will try the mashed potatoes. I sometimes like basic chicken without a lot of sauces. I generally prefer smoked chicken from a local BBQ place, but it is twice the price. Nice to get simple grilled chicken for a good price. read more

The chicken and mashed potatoes were amazing. The portion of chicken was great for the price and the pita bread was a nice surprise in my delivery order. read more