18 Houston Restaurants Serving Up the Finest Fried Chicken

"Nashville hot chicken spots are appearing all over Houston, but Mico’s, which opened in late 2019, claims to be inspired by the original Prince’s Hot Chicken, founded in Tennessee a century ago. Take your pick of tenders, loaded fries riddled with fried chicken bits, a buffalo tender salad, or the crowd favorite — a thick and tender chicken “sammich,” seasoned with a blend of cayenne, chili powder, garlic, and paprika, and heat levels ranging from none to extra hot. Add waffle fries or cole slaw on the side to temper the heat. If your lips are still tingling, treat yourself to Mico’s housemade banana pudding." - Brittany Britto Garley, Megha McSwain