These 3 Fried Chicken Spots Are Officially New Jersey Favorites

New Jersey has no shortage of incredible food. Pizza? Absolutely. Cheesesteaks? You bet. Diner food? Don't even get me started.

But fried chicken deserves a spot near the top of that list.

There is just something about a great piece of fried chicken. That first crunch when you bite through the breading, followed by juicy, tender chicken underneath, that's the good stuff.

And apparently, I'm not the only one who feels that way. We asked you, our listeners, where to find some of the best fried chicken in New Jersey, and three names kept coming up.

So, if you're hungry, even if you're not - you may want to keep reading.

🍗 Chicken Supreme in Paterson

First up is Chicken Supreme in Paterson, a longtime New Jersey fried chicken favorite.

This is the kind of place that has that old-school fried chicken appeal. You aren't looking for anything overly fancy. You're looking for chicken that delivers that crispy, satisfying bite you expect when you're craving the real thing.

And let's be honest, when the breading is right, you know it immediately. And yes, I'm going to say it: the sides matter, too. Give me good fried chicken, mashed potatoes and coleslaw and I'm a very happy person.

🍗 Chicken Town in Toms River

Then we have a local favorite right here in Toms River: Chicken Town.

Chicken Town has become one of those names that comes up when people start talking about satisfying fried chicken around Ocean County.

Some people want a thin, crispy coating. Others want a thicker, crunchier breading with plenty of seasoning.

Me? It's all about the breading.

I want that crispy coating that makes the first bite the best part of the meal. And I want enough of it that you get that crunch with every bite.

🍗 Birdies Hot Chicken in Parsippany

And then there's Birdies Hot Chicken in Parsippany, which brings a completely different kind of fried chicken experience to the table. This one is for those who like their chicken with some heat.

Birdies specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken, with different spice levels so you can decide just how brave you're feeling. And if you're someone who likes a little kick with your chicken, this could be your happy place.

So, What Makes Great Fried Chicken?

This is where the debate gets really interesting.

Ask 10 people what makes the perfect fried chicken and you're probably going to get 10 different answers. Is it the seasoning? The crunch? The juiciness?

But that's the beauty of food in New Jersey. We all have our favorites, and we're usually more than happy to defend them!

 Did your favorite make the list?

And if it didn't, we definitely want to hear about it.

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Because something tells me New Jerseyans are going to have a LOT to say about this one. After all, we can agree on one thing: New Jersey knows how to eat.