5 spots to get fried chicken in DeSoto County
30 June / 2023
July is hot and heavy with all things chicken. National Fried Chicken Day falls on July 6 and National Chicken Wing Day is July 29. Here in DeSoto County, Mississippi, there’s no shortage of places to get your poultry fix.
Horn Lake
Melanie’s Diner: Currently open on Sundays only, this beloved spot serves up wings, legs, thighs and sides, including green beans, mac and cheese and dressing. | 2555 Goodman Rd. W., Horn Lake, MS 38637
WingSide: Open seven days a week, this spot has 17 flavors of traditional or boneless wings. Other offerings include gyros, sandwiches, burgers, fish dishes, and more. | 3874 Goodman Rd. W. Ste. A, Horn Lake, MS 38637
Olive Branch
Fowl-n-Out: “Nobody does chicken like us” is Fowl-n-Out’s motto. The expansive menu features over 30 mouthwatering wing flavors, appetizers, catfish, sandwiches, desserts and more. | 6524 Goodman Rd. Ste. 104, Olive Branch, MS, 38654
Southaven
Gus’s: A world-famous Mid-South staple, Gus’s specializes in hand-battered, Southern spicy fried chicken. Side dishes include fan-favorite fried okra and fried green tomatoes. You can customize your chicken plate to your liking, and each one comes with baked beans, coleslaw and white bread. | 787 Goodman Rd. E. Southaven MS 38671
Slim Chickens: Crispy and flavorful chicken awaits you at Slim Chickens. Made daily using fresh ingredients, all your fried favorites are available including sweet-treat chicken and waffles with a generous serving of syrup. | 6505 Getwell Rd., Southaven, MS 38672
Whether you like your chicken Southern fried, buffalo, sweet or spicy, the top of the ‘Sip has all you need to satisfy your tastebuds. Be sure to snap a pic of your dish and tag @VisitDeSotoCty on Instagram and Twitter, or @DeSotoCountyTourism on Facebook!