The chicken and waffles is so good! The bubble waffle was tasty and the mac salad on the side was a good contrast for the spice. Will be ordering again. (: read more

Kickin Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Kickin Chicken makes some good chicken and sauce. We both got the medium spice chicken tenders - one with fries, kickin sauce, buffalo ranch and one with mexican corn, kickin sauce, jalapeno honey mustard. The tenders are huge and totally worth the price. The chicken tasted rather mild even though we ordered medium spice. I didn't catch even a hint of spice. The mexican corn was delicious, but a lot of corn for a meal, perfect for corn lovers. I think their slaw or fries is the way to go, a perfect companion for the chicken. The jalapeno honey mustard was the best sauce - just a little zing (not too spicy) and well balanced with the sweetness of honey mustard. read more

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We ordered to-go from kickin chicken at 12 pm on a Tuesday. They told us it'd be a 10 minute wait and it was a 10 minute wait, even with their lunch rush. The chicken katsu was very crispy and the meat was moist. The sauce on top was tasty. It was interesting paired with the macaroni salad and fried rice; the macaroni was nothing special, something you'd find at a grocery store, the fried rice was also pretty average. Mixed together, they make a nice bed of carbs for the crispy, saucy chicken. The rum raisin bread pudding was good, however it lacked raisins. It would be 10/10 if they added some raisins in the pudding itself instead of on just on top. $31 pre-tip got us two large, filling meals and the bread pudding, which is pretty great. I'll be back to try the chicken waffle. read more

Kickin Chicken - Rum raisin bread pudding - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Love a simple menu from a restaurant that focuses on what they do right! I've love the choice of sauces and sides! I'll definitely be back!

My sister and I have been driving past this little chicken store for two years heading to the Bristlecone shooting range. Today, we finally stopped and checked it out. It's a very small restaurant and I found it very pleasant and especially personable. The young woman at the counter with purple and yellow hair was as friendly as friendly could be. She helped decide on what level of spice and which sides we may choose to go with. Ultimately, I ordered the chicken sandwich on Texas toast with medium sauce. It came with pickles and coleslaw on it as well. I ordered street corn as my dude and my sister ordered the identical sandwich but she got French fries instead of street corn. This may have been the very best fast food fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. I am not exaggerating. It's a huge piece of chicken and the sauce is mouthwatering. I had to mash it down just to be able to get a good bite into it. I love their little kickin chicken mascot and next time I go I'm going to buy a t shirt. If you see this tiny chicken place, I highly suggest you stop in and give them a try. I was absolutely impressed. Yummy yummy yummy. read more

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Great costumer service. LOVED the waffles!! So tasty and flavorful. I can't wait to come back! Highly recommend. read more

Kickin Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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We got the chicken katsu which was tasty as always. It came on fried rice so I would not recommend getting a side of fried rice with it lol. Fried ice was ok. We got the chicken sandwich and it was okay. We'd get the chicken katsu over it for sure. Fries were ok. Nice servers. read more

The chicken is delicious, tender and full of flavor. The service is nice. It's great value and good portions. Highly recommend

"The food was absolutely delicious, the service warm and attentive, and the ambiance cozy and elegant. A true gem!"

Chicken wasnt tender at all. They were hard and overcooked for me. Just be aware unless you like them fixed that way. The staff were very friendly and attentive though. read more

This is the most delicious chicken spot! I am gluten intolerant and the chicken being made with rice flour made me sooo happy! It is difficult to find this type of option so I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to eat it! All of the sides and coffee/teas are delicious as well!! I work at the hospital and having both locations near UCHealth Anschutz and St Anthony's is so convenient! All of the staff are nice and the food quality can be counted on to be top notch every time! read more

Legit some of the best damn food in Denver. Easily worth the $20 I spent. The only thing I was on the fence about was the cream cheese in the waffles, or whatever it was, but it was still good. Chicken was crispy and tasty with the syrup / mild sauce, churros were delicious - maybe could do with their own sauce, but not necessary - and THANK YOU for putting the corn in the bowl. I never like it when places serve it on the cob. read more

Kickin Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

What a great group of people when you walk in. You're instantly greeted with a smile and a friendly "hello" which could easily brighten your day. The staff here are extremely nice and ready to help. We happened to catch them after normal lunch hours so it wasn't really busy. There were about 10 other people eating lunch and a few open tables. I can imagine that their lunch rush fills a lot of the chairs. The tenders are big, juicy, and packed full of flavor. Fries were cooked to a good crisp, just the way that I like it. Food took about 10 minutes to come out after we ordered and that's pretty good knowing that everything is made to order here and they bring it to your table. Next time I'm in the area, I want to come back and give a few other items on the menu a try. It was the charm and hospitality of the staff that drives me to support this business. Keep doing your thing Kickin Chicken! read more

Kickin Chicken - Tenders - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Kickin Chicken was recommended by a friend to try out in the Lakewood area, and as someone who loves fried chicken in all it's forms - I definitely wanted to check this place out! We went on a Thursday around noon, where it wasn't too busy and we were able to get our orders placed immediately. To note, parking is quite difficult at the restaurant - spaces are very limited and fill up fast, as Kickin Chicken shares parking spaces with other small business in the area. I personally had some trouble finding a place to park when I visited, and I would try and get there a little bit earlier to find a spot. Ambiance is fast casual, as the restaurant is self-service, you order at the cashier and you can pick any available table to sit at, and you also bus your own table after you are finished. I got the chicken kastsu for $13.25, which I thought was an alright deal for the amount of food you get, as I personally would have preferred a bigger portion. I noticed that chicken tenders or the chicken and waffles looked a bit more generous with the same price, so I'll probably give those a try the next time I'm in Lakewood. But otherwise, the flavor is pretty solid! Each of the components of this entree is tasty. The chicken is sauced and seasoned well, and the texture is nice and crispy. The fried rice has a complex flavor, sort of like a garlic and smoked flavor that is pleasing. The corn is soft and the sauce is slightly tangy and provides a nice acidity to the decadent chicken. I like that the menu at Kickin Chicken is pretty straightforward and you come to this restaurant knowing exactly what to expect. The flavors are pretty solid and I would try and order a bit more the next time I come around. But I would definitely revisit Kickin Chicken to try their other interesting options! read more

Kickin Chicken - Menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Go for the chicken, stay for their Vietnamese coleslaw! So so good! Plus the quirky art is fun in the space. Oh, and they are crazy fast and polite! read more

Great service , fast food but very fresh . Chicken was done well and was juicy . recommended

Clean environment,welcoming at the front counter and full of knowledge on sauce Presentation on the food is excellent and it tastes amazing read more

Kickin Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Kickin' Chicken has to have to be one of the best places for huge portions and small dent in your wallet. Their menu is simple but everything is so good. We went one Saturday night for dinner and immediately, the smells had my mouth watering. We ordered the katsu, chicken & waffles and for sides extra fried rice & the elote. We went back for super bowl & picked up some of their jumbo wings with the Mango hobenaro and parm garlic sauce. The wings were crispy with the perfect amount of sauce. I wish they had the wings all time. The staff is amazing, the place is clean and plenty of parking. read more

Great chicken with a really cool variety of choices. I got the chicken katsu (which is a heck of a deal as it comes with Mac salad, fried rice AND a side of your choice) and it was delicious! Can't wait to go back and try more items! As a bonus, the employees were super nice and welcoming too! Give this place a shot, you won't regret it! read more

Kickin Chicken - Chicken Katsu, spicy. Slaw on the side. Katsu comes with the fried rice and Mac salad plus a side of your choice. All three rocked! - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Fast food with a kick. Nothing fancy but worth the try Ate the rice bowl with chicken thighs. Oddly enough it comes with a side of Mac salad that surprisingly goes with the dish. Fried Rice was a tad salty. Don't recommend the slaw. read more

Kickin Chicken - Rice bowl with chicken thighs, fried rice and side of Mac salad. Cole slaw as well. - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Caught their truck at Sloans Lake during Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. I got their spicy chicken tenders with two options of sauce. I did not wait long, which is a plus- while theirs are one of the popular one at this event. Very good, is a big portion for 1 person, I guess more like shareable during event. Chicken breast were fried to perfection, still juicy not too dry and good amount of seasoning. I will go their restaurant next time and try to dine-in. read more

Kickin Chicken - Spicy Chicken Tenders - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Amazing food especially for the value. Chicken was super juicy and flavorful. I have been there multiple times and they never d read more

I was really excited to try Kickin Chicken after reading the reviews on Yelp. Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed. My boyfriend and I were visiting and had to drive a decent bit out of our way to get here. I was hoping for flavorful, spicy chicken, but it was pretty bland for my taste. My boyfriend liked the chicken katsu, but it wasn't anything special. The mac salad and Mexican street corn were also a bit underwhelming. It could just be my taste, but I wouldn't go back. read more

Kickin Chicken - Chicken tenders and fries, spicy - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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I visit Denver about every other month and I'm always looking for great food. A local recommended this place and a must try. Came in shortly after they opened at 10:30am and was surprised to see more than a few customers. I ordered the chicken sandwich with a side of fried rice. They fried chicken was crunchy and tasteful. The sauce, slaw, kickin sauce, and Texas Toast all complete this great chicken sandwich. The fried rice was alittle bland, could have used some soy sauce. read more

Kickin Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Soooo good :) I got the chicken katsu and Thai iced tea. Amazing food. Large portions. read more

Kickin Chicken - Chicken katsu :D - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

I love this place! As others have said, the food is fresh, flavorful, and the portions are generous. This is an easy go-to in Lakewood that I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick bite that's also affordable (by today's standards). read more

My friend and I both agreed that the chicken was sooooo good. I got the chicken katsu, and the crunch was AMAZING. The flavor and sauce was great too. The fried rice was a softer variety, but I personally liked it and thought it was flavorful without being too salty. Personally, I didn't think the mac salad and Vietnamese slaw were the best, but that may just be personal preference for the mac salad and the fact that I don't like red onions munch, which were in the slaw. Preferences aside, I wouldn't say they were anything special, but there wasn't anything objectively bad about them necessarily. Also, the service went above and beyond my expectations! At an order-at-the-front place like this, you wouldn't expect great service, so I was pleasantly surprised. When I was standing inside, waiting for my friend to come in so we could order, one worker politely asked if I had been helped. The servers called numbers as if we needed to come pick up the orders, but when we raised our hands, they came to our table and gave us the food. They also checked on us twice during the meal and politely thanked and greeted us when we left. To be fair, it wasn't very busy when we were there, so I'm not sure how the service would be when it's busy. Nevertheless, the workers all had a very polite, calm attitude. Lastly, it was clean inside, and I liked how many of the tables were in a little inlet, set apart from the ordering counter and doors. The art on the walls is also super fun and comedic without being non-kid-friendly (as far as I noticed). read more

Kickin Chicken - Chicken Katsu with side of Vietnamese slaw - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Best chicken fingers! And the sides were great as well...the Mexican grill corn is excellent, as is the Korean Cole slaw. Service was fast and friendly, couldn't ask for more! read more

Customer service was amazing! Very nice people! The area was really clean and with good music! The windows gave good lighting(: Food looks and tastes amazing!!! read more

Kickin Chicken - Chicken Sandwich with Mac and cheese! Delicious(: - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Food poisoning twice from here, I don't know if it's the sauces or the chicken but something is being left out for way too long. Definitely not a coincidence. read more

Came here at 10:30 AM after I gave myself mold toxicity by blasting 2 humidifiers in my apartment with the windows closed (relatable) It's like the music is inside my head like an insidious worm. To the heartbroken person on aux - pop country is never the answer. Chicken was good, I continue to search for the cure to my condition. read more

We stopped here after arriving in Denver. This place did not disappoint. The chicken tenders are very good, the corn was nothing to ride home about. The sandwich is really where it's at. If i were to come back I would get the chicken sandwich 100%. The fried rice as a side wasn't anything special either but the chicken is really good and worth trying. read more

Kickin Chicken - Chicken tenders with corn and chicken sandwhich with fried rice - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

So amazing! The 3 tenders were so good we all had to get the same thing, and wow wasn't let down at all. We had leftovers too cause the chicken strips are super fulfilling and I loved the value you get for the prices they have. The chicken is all over $11.50 but so worth it for the amazing flavoring and seasoning. The employees here are also super kind and friendly and get the food out promptly! Will be coming back and so dangerous that I now live so close to this place, will definitely be gaining weight thanks to this place read more

Kickin Chicken - 3 tenders! - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

This is a basic no-frills strip mall chicken joint. It's a decent bite to eat when you're in the area and the staff was super friendly and helpful, but it has some acceptable flaws such that I didn't think it was worth going out of my way for. The food is not bad by any means, but I did not understand the hype. We got the spicy chicken tenders with fries and Mac Salad as sides. For sauces we got the buffalo ranch, sweet/spicy and the kickin' sauce. Honestly I think the thing this place has going for it is the sauces, they are extremely tasty and if they sold them by the gallon I'd buy. The "spicy" chicken did not feel very spicy to us, but the chicken pulled apart nicely and tasted great. However, we did think that the breading was a little too thick in places, making it crunchy and sometimes hard to eat. Also, the tenders are very thick and large, which may sound like a plus but it made them a bit more difficult to eat and towards the end made the meal feel monotonous. I found the drink selection and sides to be the most disappointing about this joint. Fountain drink options were your basic Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite/etc. The fries are cut incredibly thin to the point where eating them was like eating out of a basket of crumbs. And then the Mac Salad was nothing special at all... if you were to tell me it was from King Soopers I'd believe you. But let me just reiterate that the food is good. The flavors are also unique and can get quite tasty. If you are fried chicken fan and you're in the area, I would recommend checking the place out. But this being the 2nd highest Yelp rated restaurant in Denver makes it easy to forget to manage your expectations. Also, someone should tell the owner to run the old lint roller over the shirt they have hanging on the wall by the drink section :) read more

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Would you drive 27 minutes to eat killa chicken? I Do. Very small menu. Every thing is unique in flavor. Big portions as well. Service is great. Plenty of parking. read more

Kickin Chicken - My route and travel time Sorry, I ate the meal too quick. No evidence. - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Honestly, I was a little meh about going to "another chicken place" in denver. I am grateful my friend gave me the strong arm to go. THE BEST WAFFLE I HAVE HAD! Crispy, soft, and with bubbles. A little spicy, a lot amazing. The service was impeccable. Street corn... perfect Chicken thighs tender and crispy. This place is worth it. It's not just another chicken place.. it's better. read more

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I tried the OG Chicken Sandwich "spicy" and the Mexican Street Corn for my side. This extra crispy Korean style chicken tenders was delicious. I liked the heavy hand of fresh pickles and slaw mix to cool the heat of the spicy breading. I also enjoyed the thick toasted bread the sandwich was served on. My street corn was sweet and had a very citrus lime flavor. I would preferred a bit more char on the corn but it was still tasty and I did not waste a kernal. read more

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Very Friendly, family owned chicken shop with stellar sides. Total hidden gem and a must try in the lakewood area. The food is so fresh and hot every time and it blows my mind how juicy the chicken is every time. read more

Kickin Chicken - Chicken tenders with fried rice, house buffalo ranch - Sandwiches Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

This place is legit!! The chicken was the crispiest & tastiest chicken tender i've ever eaten. I got the tenders with the mac salad, buffalo ranch, garlic bleu cheese, and thai tea. The chicken is delicious on it's own, but the sauces are amazing. I personally enjoyed the garlic bleu cheese the most. I wasn't a fan of the kickin' sauce, but their other flavors are great. The thai tea was genuinely one of the best ones i've had. It wasn't overly sweet and it's a great drink option over soda!! I cannot wait to come back to this place & I hope they open one closer to my house. read more

Love the concept, but actually --in good conscience and for the good of the public health: PLEASE HOLD THE SALT!