Chao Li: May 2010 Archives

food May 20, 2010 7:52 AM
A Quest for Fried Chicken
Today, we're going to talk about fried chicken. I love fried chicken with mac and cheese, corn, sweet potatoes, cornbread-- and the list goes on. When I'm craving fried chicken, I normally turn to one of three places-- Freddy J's BBQ, Fat Bob's Smokehouse, and Shango. 

Freddy J's BBQ is my favorite fried chicken joint for lunch. For under ten dollars, the meal comes with a chicken leg with 2 sides and a salad. I love the seasoning and marinade on the chicken. I also love the fact that it's cooked for a couple of hours in the oven and then battered and fried to order.  Because of this, the meat falls right off the bone. The chicken gets a very light layer of batter, so the flavor is purely from the seasoning and the skin of
food May 4, 2010 1:34 PM
Freddy J’s BBQ

I'm on a journey to find the best fried chicken in Buffalo. While I'm still making the rounds, I think Freddy J's BBQ on Massachusetts deserves its own mention. My friend Rasheeda and I stopped by for lunch the other day; the place is very small but it's perfect for Freddy's vision of a family restaurant.   

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