Holy Cluck Is Expanding, With Halal Hot Chicken and Party Animal Shakes | Eater Detroit

"I've watched Holy Cluck, the Dearborn food truck making a name in metro Detroit’s hot chicken scene, expand into a brick-and-mortar at 25827 West Warren at Beech Daly that could open as early as next week pending health department approval. The all-halal chicken eatery is described as industrial-modern with exposed brick and black painted ceilings and will serve an array of fiery chicken sandwiches, tenders, and loaded fries; signature items include the Cluck sandwich with slaw, pickles and Holy Sauce, a Nashville hot chicken–inspired sandwich, the Mac Cluckin’ with mac and cheese, and the Coop crinkle-cut fries loaded with nacho cheese, slaw, pickles and three sauces. I learned owner Ali Bazzi and his small crew spent months experimenting to get a crunchy exterior and moist interior by using fresh tenders (sourced from Saad Meats in Eastern Market), dredging them in a flour base, dipping in a wet batter, re-coating in the dry mix, and—for higher heat—brushing tenders with a fiery chili oil so diners can choose mild, medium, or “cluckin’ hot.” The new store will also add an American “Classic” sandwich, hot honey butter, a barbecue sandwich, and grilled chicken options." - Serena Maria Daniels