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Slim Chickens

2.9 (100 reviews)

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Casual
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Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Jacob W.

What's happening to this place? Came in last week through the drive thru and when I got home, I had someone else's order. Called in and they wrote my name down for a free meal and a jar dessert, awesome. Went in today to get that free meal and was met by a group of what appeared to be corporate management. One of them took my order. I just got home and my order is wrong again. Wrong side. I call in now, pretty frustrated. I was just told that I can come in for that side. I live in Urbana. I'm not driving all the way over there again to pick up a correction to another mess up. Come on now. Even the managers can't get an order right? Wow. Quite possibly won't be back. Update: guess what I just found in the cole slaw I didn't order.... see photo.

3 and 3 tenders and wings with fries
Trisdon M.

Slim Chickens is a cool spot on Neil with a simplistic menu and some tasty options at a good price. After some deliberation, I went with the 3 and 3 for $9.99 which included 3 chicken strips and 3 chicken wings. They had quite a few sauce options but I opted for the cajun ranch and the gravy. The wings were plump and juicy with a nice crispy exterior and a beautiful glistening white interior. The meat slid off the bone and the cajun ranch was delicious. The wing itself desperately needed seasoned, however. It was cooked perfectly, but was rather bland. The ranch saved it for sure. The tenders were also very good and cooked to perfection. Like their bone-in brethren, however, they also needed more seasoning. The gravy was somewhat bland (tastes canned) so I ended up using the cajun ranch for these as well. I chose the fries as my side (a difficult choice given the number of options) and they were pretty good (but also a bit bland). Overall, I was pleased with the amount of food I got for the price and I ultimately enjoyed it all. To get to the next level, this place needs to work on their seasoning both for the meat and the breading. A little more salt also goes a long way! Will try again. 3.5 stars.

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John W.

I've been eating at Slim Chickens in Arkansas and Oklahoma for a few years, but I've spent the past few years in locations without them. Having recently moved to Illinois I see one nearby and notice they've also finally added sandwiches to their menu! I had to give one a try and it was delicious. Their fries were also the right level of crispy on the outside. I look forward to trying the rest of their sandwiches.

Patricia O.

I order the Cayenne Ranch Chicken Sandwich Meal, it is flavourful, however, the piece of chicken was small. It is a good option if you are not very hungry. $7.29 630-1340 Calories A fried chicken breast with Cayenne Ranch, lettuce, pickles, homemade fried onions, Cayenne seasoning on a toasted bun, served with a side, and a drink cup for you to fill at the Drink Shack. Follow me on Instagram: @tryatreat

3 piece tender/ 3 wings meal with a side of cole slaw
Angie N.

First time here while in Champaign. With all the hype of Popeye's & Chick Fil A going on, I was interested in trying a chain not familiar up in the Chicagoland area. I had the 3 piece wing/3 tender meal. I added a side of coleslaw. I opted for the Korean Bbq sauce on my wings. Perfect amount of zest. Slim Chickens was quite tasty and everything was hot and fresh. The side of BBQ sauce though was a little runny and could have skipped that. I would definitely return when back in the area. Window employee was courteous enough but needs brushing up on the menu.

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Nelson M.

Restaurant review Although central Illinois doesn't have a Chick-fil-a, this would be sort of the closest thing around here. Everything is always made fresh and cooked to order which means a slight delay in getting your food. There is a wide selection of tenders, wings, sandwich, salads, and wraps. I have been here about 3 times and I would say that the food is just okay. For my first meal, I got the cayenne ranch chicken sandwich plate which comes with fries and a medium drink. You can swap your side for any other side. The sandwich reminds me of the spicy chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-a. It is quite delicious, however I don't remember if it has any cheese... My next meal was the 5 and 5 plate with fiver wings and fiver tenders. There are multiple dipping sauces and the slim sauce and the honey mustard were delicious, however the tenders themselves were over fried and crunchy and the wings were also small and dry as well. I don't know if they are just overfrying the food, but my second experience was exactly the same. I ended my meal with there famous jar dessert where you get to keep a mason jar as a keepsake. Overall I would recommend the sandwich and the dessert, but the wings and tenders fall from the mark. Pros: best fried chicken sandwich in town, food made to order Cons: cook fresh usually means more wait time, dry tenders and wings Hidden deals: You can get any item on the menu without the drink which will cut down on the cost, this is not on the menu board with the price Health code rating: A. Clean and well kept. http://il.healthinspections.us/champaign/estab.cfm?facilityID=2499

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About an average chicken fast food place. They should diversify their menu a bit and the portions of fries could be bigger

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First and only time we plan on coming here. Service was terrible. Rude cashier. Food is overpriced for the quality.

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Not impressed. Chicken didn't seem fresh...it was kind of chewy. Fries were lackluster, and the dipping sauces were ho-hum.

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