The Art of Chicken is a lively, counter-service spot in Bucktown that showcases flame-broiled, marinated chicken with zesty Spanish-inspired flavors alongside flavorful sides, all in a vibrant setting packed with chicken-themed decor.
"Given its name and brightly colored space full of chicken-related decorations, The Art Of Chicken comes with a certain level of expectations of bird preparation. Luckily, this counter-service spot does indeed treat chicken like a refined art form. The simple menu has a few tasty sides like charred broccoli or elotes, but bird is front and center, in the form of flame-broiled whole pieces or a pulled chicken sandwich. Get your chicken marinated El Jefe or Crazy Chico-style—the first has a citrusy zing while the latter has a more peppery flavor. The sandwich is also delicious, with juicy meat complemented by a spicy chipotle mayo, plus spinach and crisp red onion for added freshness." - john ringor, adrian kane, nick allen
"With its name and a brightly colored space full of chicken-related decorations, The Art Of Chicken comes with a certain level of expectations of bird preparation. Luckily, this counter-service Bucktown spot does indeed treat chicken like a refined art form. The simple menu has a few tasty sides like charred broccoli or elotes, but bird is front and center, in the form of flame-broiled whole pieces or a pulled chicken sandwich. Get your chicken marinated El Jefe or Crazy Chico-style—the first has a citrusy zing while the latter has a more peppery flavor. The sandwich is also delicious, with juicy meat complemented by a spicy chipotle mayo, plus spinach and crisp red onion for added freshness." - John Ringor
"Art of Chicken reopens in Bucktown with Casa Humilde providing the libations." - aimee.levitt
"Art of Chicken is making strides towards reopening after being closed due to a fire." - Naomi Waxman
"Grilled poultry haven the Art of Chicken is closer to coming back to 2041 N. Western Avenue after a 2017 fire shuttered the restaurant for nearly two years." - Naomi Waxman
