Food is always fresh.. salad is amazing.. chicken is very tender and such friendly folks working there.

A year ago, I gave chicken planet and awesome review. I want to update my review to say that it's still awesome. Kind of a boring update. The service is still 100% awesome. The place is clean. read more

Had a good meal at this spot. Chicken was well cooked and relatively good value. I had the mash potatoes as well. Small restaurant with some seating. Seems more like a to go place. Very friendly staff. read more

Grilled chicken perfection at some of the best prices you'll find in Chicago. It's a no frills place where you can get a delicious meal. Staff are also some of the kindest and friendliest people you could ever hope to meet. I love this place. read more

Super fan of fresh chicken and rice, so this place was top tier. The flavor you get here, especially with the hot sauce is phenomenal. The employees are super easygoing and eager to get you great service. The shop itself isn't too big, but super efficient! 10/10 recommend if you're job the area! read more

Chicken Planet - Half Chicken Meal with Drink - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is our first stop in chicago and was kinda disappointed. I saw a lot of good reviews and we were hungry so we gave it a try. We got the half chicken meal with Cole slaw. It also came with pita bread. The price is pretty good because you do get a decent size portion. Service was also pretty good as well. Food wise: chicken was kinda dry and bland, Cole slaw has too much dressing and pita bread was ok. The chicken needed the sauce or else it doesn't have any flavor. The sauce was either bbq or salsa which is a weird combo/option. Overall, ok food but definitely had better. read more

Chicken Planet - Half chicken meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friend showed me this place and I can't get enough of it. My rec: order the chicken roll with hot sauce if you're extra hungry get a side of potatoes or rice. My God these people can cook. Family-owned business, reasonable prices, quick service, incredible serving sizes. read more

Solid product!! The chicken is always on point and the service is fast and efficient!! A must try

I met friends here for lunch on a Tuesday. The food is okay, but not great. This is a good, fast and inexpensive restaurant perfect for a fast lunch with counter service. I ordered half a chicken with mashed potatoes and did not leave hungry. However, the grilled chicken is somewhat dry and in need of barbecue or some other seasoning. A little cup of Barbecue sauce comes with the meal if you request it, but there should be more seasoning and/or some sauce to address the dryness of the chicken. I suspect that the issue may be that the cooks pre cook the chicken and leave it on the grill to keep it warm. The mashed potato side was bland and needed some salt. The food tasted generally good and I would return here for lunch. read more

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I was definitely expecting more from this chicken place. I work in the loop and my co-workers are always talking about how great it is so I decided to go by for lunch. I got the half chicken and asked for a side of rice. I was told they were out of rice so opted for mashed potatoes (first bad sign). Their chicken was significantly lacking flavor despite appearing as if it were well seasoned. It didn't taste very fresh, like it could have been leftovers from the other day. The only thing that somewhat made it better was large quantities of their hot sauce that they have. Similarly, their mashed potatoes left a lot to be desired. They were very chunky, and solidified very quickly, and were quite bland. Overall, I wouldn't say my experience was that great. Would much rather have Chicken Hut up in Lakeview which seems to be a fairly comparable restaurant. Not sure I'll be going back but who knows maybe I'll give it another try. read more

I would actually give this place a better rating if not for the meat flavor. This place is small, maybe not a great idea for dine in but you could get out fast if you take out. The menu is good and simple. Best part is you get to eat healthy, the chicken is grilled not fried. That's the main reason I'd want to give this place a shot and the prices are really great. I got the quarter chicken with corn in the cob as side, with this you get a half pita too. For the price you pay and the amount of food you get this is actually a great value. The service is fast too. Chicken I got tasted very dry, I was bit disappointed by that. And the other thing that saddened me is I asked for mild sauce and what I got is ketchup.I didn't expect that at all. Everything else is good with this place. read more

Chicken Planet - Quarter Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ordered the chicken roll with a side of bbq sauce and it was so big, they really filled it up. The chicken had great flavor and the bbq sauce reminds me of chicago mild sauce. 10/10 recommend and super reasonable prices. Service was also quick and helpful. read more

This place was great for the price. I got a half chicken (white meat) with rice, pita bread, and a drink for about $7. The bbq sauce was a joke. It was basically watered down ketchup. Other than that it was great. Seemed to get pretty busy during the lunch hour, but they were prepared and efficient with getting people moved through the line to order and receive their food. read more

Chicken Planet - Half chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What do you call a chicken crossing the road? "Poultry in Motion" Chicken Planet is truly "Poultry In Motion" It's a tiny, frenetic, drafty hole in wall that you could easily miss. But don't. It's simple, delicious and cheap. When people ask me what kind of chicken it is, I'm totally stumped. The chicken is seasoned but I can't tell what the seasoning is. The owners appear to be of Indian descent but the chicken doesn't taste like any Indian spice I know. If anything, it tastes Latin American. But then they fool you because it comes with a piece of pita! Anyway, it's one of those puzzles you'll probably never figure out. They have a simple menu: roasted chicken. You can get a quarter or a half. You can get it in a wrap or a styrofoam container. You can get it with rice or mashed potatoes. That's about it for your choices. Oh yeah, they have a salsa that's mild but fresh tasting. And don't forget, chicken tastes better if you eat it with your fingers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ OK, here's four more chicken jokes as a reward for reading this far. +On which side does a chicken have the most feathers? On the outside. +Why couldn't the chicken find her eggs? Because she mislaid them. +What did the chicken do when she saw a bucket of fried chicken? She kicked the bucket. +Why did the chicken go to KFC? She wanted to see a chicken strip. read more

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Have you ever seen a restaurant's website that runs Google Ads? Have you ever seen pictures of half-eaten food featured prominently on a restaurant's website? I have, and I took it as a sign that Chicken Planet does things how Chicken Planet wants. This is an unbelievably inexpensive meal devoid of frills. The white meat is generally quite moist and the dark meat is killer. A long time passed before I finally decided to eat here because the name doesn't quite jive with me. I now realize that I am simply incapable, and possibly undeserving, of understanding what this restaurant truly represents. read more

By far the best lunch place in the loop! They are consistent. They make chicken and make it extremely well! Chicken roll is a great inexpensive lunch. The half or fully chicken meals are delicious! read more

Always great food with the best value in the area. Ask for a punch card and come back for more.

Perfect lunch spot. The food is very fast (I waited one minute), fresh, and cheap! Only giving four stars because I would have liked the chicken to be a bit juicier but I did carry it back to my office. Mashed potatoes honestly tasted homemade, corn was juicy and hot, chicken was perfectly charred and dame with a sweet bbq sauce. Order: quarter chicken with corn on the cob and mashed potatoes + pita bread read more

Chicken Planet - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hands down the best deal you can get downtown! You can get half chick and sides for $15. They cook the chicken fresh every day, and the service is great! read more

Honestly can't beat the price to taste and let's be honest, portion size. They messed up my 1/4 chicken order once and corrected it by upgrading me expeditiously ... so basically I had lunch for two days :-) The chicken is very well flavored, smoky charred almost, and juicy but if you want an extra kick, grab some of the green sauce. The sides are more than acceptable but don't expect them to be the focus. They are there as sides and nothing more, nothing less. Honestly for downtown, this place is beyond 5 stars and beyond wonderful. Not everyone has a well paying job and this lets you get more bang for your buck. read more

Holy smokes! This is my new favorite lunch spot (as if I ever had one). It was nearly 0 degrees out and I dragged my lunch mate on a 15-minute walk for some grilled chicken. We each had an order of quarter chicken with dark meat, pita bread, and side of mashed potatoes and gravy. All that for less than $5! The chicken was well seasoned, moist, tender, distinctive, mouthwatering, enticing, etc. Okay, I'm running out of adjectives. Just try it and thank me later. The only downside is it's messy and you will leave smelling like a grill. Don't take your office crush here. Note to self: I have to return and try the different bottles of sauce! read more

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I love this place so much. I came across it because there was an amazing smell coming from my work break room. I asked my coworker what he was eating and he told me it was Chicken Planet. He told me the pricing is very reasonable as well and that it is his favorite place. I kept it in mind for months but never went because I assumed it was far from my office. One day I was wanting to take a walk so I thought I might as well walk to Chicken Planet and check it out. Turns out, the place is basically across the street from my work! It's a very humble shop with a few places to sit and menu boards. The man working the register, whom I assume is the owner, was SO nice. He was telling me their salsa is very spicy and I told him I drink hot sauce so he gave me an extra one for free! Their salsa...TO DIE FOR. I love it so much you don't understand. I could eat it EVERY DAY, but alas, I am rarely in the office. You can bet though, when I'm downtown and in the office, this is my GO-TO lunch spot! The prices are great, the food is amazing...you cannot go wrong!!! I think their chicken roll is my favorite but their grilled chicken is just so good. AHHH! I can't choose!! Please try this place if you're looking for delicious food at a reasonable cost. I promise you won't regret it. read more

SO CHEAP. Came here for lunch during my work trip to Chicago and was amazed by how good and cheap this place was. I literally spent $5.25 for a quarter chicken (dark meat) with a side of mashed potatoes and half a pita. Unheard if you worked in downtown Los Angeles. There's a line, but it moves quick. The chicken is juicy and tender, the sides are great. My coworkers went 2 days in a row. Oh yeah, did I mention how cheap this place was?! read more

Chicken Planet - $5.25 - quarter chicken dark meat with one side and 1/2 pita - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the new location of chicken planet. I spent forever walking around on the other side of the street before realizing a large truck had parked itself in front of the new location. Girlfriend ordered the chicken roll. It comes with lots of vegetables with plenty of chicken wrapped in a freshly made pita bread. I ordered the half chicken with mashed potatoes and that comes with 2 pieces of pita bread. I had the chicken with a sweet sauce, which made it delicious. It was a bit dry without it. The mashed potatoes are freshly mashed since it isn't super consistent and there are chunks of potatoes. Cheap lunch place that is worth the trek. read more

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I LOVE the gem!! I always get the chicken roll. When I tried it with cheese I was hooked!!! They don't offer fries so I on my way back to work I stop at McDonald's and have their chicken roll fries and mild sauce!! MMMMMM read more

The food is well cooked, and the wait is relatively short for the quality. This place caters to a to go lunch crowd so you won't be impressed if you dine in. The chairs, the old school dingy floor tiles and the long lines wrapped around the seating areas are sure you make you feel like you are back in middle school. But with that being said grilled or baked chicken is a much healthier lunch than the other options around so enjoy. read more

Wow, why does this restaurant have such amazing reviews? - It's efficient. - It's dirt cheap. - It's good chicken. I mean, it's not the most amazing chicken in the world, but I think if I worked in the loop and I only had an hour for lunch, this is actually a pretty nice lunch option that I would probably frequent quite a bit. Because it's decent and it's fast, even with that line out the door. However, because I don't work in the loop, I had to somehow scrounge up time in the middle of the day during a weekday and go out of my way to come here. I wanted to try this restaurant because of the amazing reviews and the long lines out the door, and I am glad I tried it. It's decently cooked chicken, it's just not worth going out of way for. read more

May not look like a fancy restaurant. But it's Great buy for the buck and extremely delicious chicken flame broiled and it's wonderful! Give it a try he used to be on Jackson and Dearborn and it's still the same. read more

Chicken Planet - Flame broiled chicken and mashed potatoes and pita bread. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A top lunch spot in the loop under 8$. The chicken roll is good and filling and like 5 bucks but I usually get the half chicken with rice and both sauces. It's quick, cheap, a lot of food, tasty and the people inside are mad cool with a rewards card. A no brainer for people who don't bring their lunch every day. Definitely recommend read more

Chicken Planet - Half chicken with rice and pita! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Price. CHECK Flavor. CHECK Fast Service. CHECK There is nothing you can dislike about this place other than the fact that it is so damn popular and you'll likely have a decent wait around lunch time (like with any place in the Loop). Lunch Special ($6.50): Half Chicken + Rice + Pita Bread. Rice is full of flavor but can be a tad bit of too much oil. Pita Bread goes so well with the chicken + rice + the green sauce they provide on the side (ask for it if they don't). Chicken Roll ($5.50): Fresh, clean, flavorful, delicious, all in one!!!! read more

Probably my go-to lunch spot in the loop. It's fast and affordable and doesn't make you feel all dirty afterwards like a fast food chain. The options are a bit limited which is fine by me. I normally opt for a quarter white chicken, with a side of rice. The chicken is tasty and comes with a lil slice of pita. The staff is efficient and will kick out your meal in no time, so don't let a lil line scare you away....ya chicken. read more

Oh, my goodness take my money! I now understand why this place is so popular. Every time I go to Chicken Planet during my lunch break, the line is always out the door! Food: I order the dark meat Half chicken. Comes with 1 pita bread and a side. -The Chicken is so tender, juicy, and flavourful - Pita bread is soft and fluffy. - Side: I have tried mash potato, corn on cob, and rice (all delicious). - Also, get both sauces - BBQ -Salsa Chicken planet never disappoints. It's cheap, filling, and delicious. read more

Chicken Planet - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A hidden gem in the loop. If you like grilled chicken over a wrap or salad this is the place! But be aware, like most inner loop places, this place is only Monday-Friday during standard business hours... also must try the fresh housemate green salsa. Perfect with the tender chicken! And service is great. I talk to the owner anytime he is in and always concerned with how the food is doing with customers read more

I've been coming to this place for five years and I feel like I'm getting away with a murder every time. Half a charbroiled chicken, their homemade salsa, a side dish, thick pita bread, and a drink for nine bucks. It is one of the greatest lunch values ever and it's even more amazing considering it's in the loop. The chicken is well seasoned and always cooked perfectly. I've never had it underdone or overdone. They have their BBQ sauce and green salsa, but go with the salsa. It reminds me of a mixture between tomatillo salsa with a little Jamaican jerk influence. It works absolutely perfectly with the chicken. I even pour the salsa on the bread or mix it in with the rice. But sometimes, I'll do mashed potatoes and gravy and they're always very smooth. Even thought it's a 1 mile walk from work, I'm still making the time to come down here now and then. Great food, great value, decent atmosphere, great service. read more

I ordered Chicken Salad with Drink and Chicken Roll with Drink. Chicken Salad with Drink is a fresh grilled chicken breast served over fresh chopped iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and a boiled egg. Served with choice of salad dressing. Chicken Roll with Drink is a fresh off the grill chicken breast with mayo, lettuce, onions and tomatoes wrapped in a grilled pita. I like how the taste of Chicken Roll is. It is delicious and yummy. The staff was great. They will help you and assisted you very well. They even great you a warm welcome. If you need anything you will call them and they will respond immediately. So overall the service and food was really good. read more

It's tough to find the words to describe how much I love Chicken Planet. The aroma of fresh grilled chicken, the line of eager customers, and the sticker price shock on how affordable the meal is. So when I reconnected with the new location (after being a huge of the Jackson location when I was a young, broke college student) I prayed that everything would remain the same. Thank goodness they did. The menu is limited basically to their namesake. I usually get half a dark chicken with a side of mashed potatoes and pita while washing it down with a soda... all for around $6.00. Grilled Chicken - The chicken is taken straight off the grill, into the box, and straight into my mouth. The crispy brown roasted skin, the juicy tender meat, all topped with a tangy flavorful house made salsa (if you're not dousing or dipping your chicken in salsa, you're doing it wrong). Just typing that made me want to go out and grab a bite. It is not overly seasoned, you can definitely still taste the chicken even after the grilling and the spices. I've gotten white and dark meat and although I prefer the dark meat, I still found the white meat juicy, flavorful, and tender. The sides (potato salad, mashed potatoes, corn, rice) are nothing to write home about. I've pretty much settled on just getting mashed potatoes every time because textures go well with the delicious chicken. But I would say, it's not really a traditional mashed potato, but more of a potato puree with chicken gravy (which is delicious). You can try them all, none of them really wow me. I've had the lemon chicken soup before and it was awesome. I had a cold that day and it cleared it right up (or maybe psychologically made me feel better). I would recommend it if you're starting to feel under the weather (and don't wanna make it yourself). Overall, I just love this place. The owner and his staff are always really nice, even with a crazy line or a completely empty restaurant. While you can eat it with the BBQ sauce, I think you have to at least try using the salsa while eating this meal. It is incredibly affordable (especially for Loop prices), they deliver, and the food is good even after you bring it home. I'm on a mission to make sure this place never closes, I hope to get chicken from them from now until the end of time. read more

Pigeon Planet has an amazing production line. The queue is always wrapped around the restaurant but you are in and out in minutes with a fresh product. Pigeon Planet however does not taste good. It is very dry and only edible with plain sauces they provide. But if you want a fast, cheap, healthy lunch, this is your go-to place. Better option than McDonald's. read more

great price, delicious chicken -can't ask for more. Don't be intimidated by the line it moves fast.

$10 got me a chicken roll (an entire chicken breast in a pita roll) with cheese, a side of cole slaw, and a fountain drink. That's a lot of food for the price. The chicken is a bit on the drier side but they do give you two choices of sauce to enjoy it with, a tangy, mild sauce and a spicy green jalapeno pepper sauce. Not bad at all! Also, they're open until 5. read more

I'd never been to the original Jackson location, but I'd heard good things, and was happy to see it move closer to home/work. The price is very good for what you get. A bunch of so-juicy-it's-messy chicken, a side (still trying to figure out which is the best), some pita (surprisingly good for something thrown in as a side) and sauce. Always ask for both sauces...their slightly spicy BBQ and their salsa which I think leans more toward gazpacho, which is great since I love that stuff. And less than $.50 for a drink? You won't find that anywhere in the loop. Godlike. I'll be back soon with co-workers in tow. read more