Northern Chicken opened its brick and mortar a few weeks ago, replacing the 124 Street burger joint Relish with some tasty chicken. It feels like they just introduced their chicken yesterday at their inaugural pop-up event, but it’s been a long six months since I’ve had their food. If you’re looking for a local chicken option, mixed in with some Southern flare and hip hop tunes, then you’ll have to visit Northern Chicken.

Northern Chicken
The menu is small and compact, something I greatly appreciate. Ordering at the counter makes it quick and easy and the “seat-yourself, we bring the food out to you” makes it nice and casual.

Original Fried Chicken

Hot Fried Chicken

Hot Fried Chicken (3) and Dorito Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Gluten Free Beer Can Chicken

Peanut Potato Salad

Dorito Mac ‘N’ Cheese (Small)

Honey Thyme Cornbread
The Coleslaw is crunchier than I’d like, and still not the same as the initial Northern Chicken pop-up. I can’t pinpoint it but it’s just not for me. Perhaps more dressing would make it stellar, who knows. The use of dill really amped the side up for me but might be a concern for those who aren’t dill fans.

Peameal Bacon Sandwich
Round out your meal with a slice of Buttermilk Pie (not pictured) or one of the daily pie specials, a dish not to be missed. I enjoyed my slice by itself but you could fancy it up for an additional $2 with ice cream. I’ve taken home a slice of pie every time.
At each visit, service at Northern Chicken was fantastic. Orders were taken in quickly, and despite being a seat-yourself establishment, the servers still check up on your table to make sure your drinks and food are amazing. The kitchen was constantly pumping out food each time I was there and came out very timely. Taking your fried chicken out to go is another option, and I’ll let you know that reheating it in the toaster oven the next day made for a mighty fine lunch!

Hot Fried Chicken (10) and Peameal Bacon Sandwich
I’m happy to say that Northern Chicken is one of the best fried chicken in Edmonton. I still have a lot more of the menu to try out and can’t wait to come back. Check it out, support the local business, and let me know what you think!

Northern Chicken
www.northchickenyeg.com
10704 124 Street
(780) 756-2239
Facebook: /northernchickenyeg
Twitter: @northchickenyeg
Instagram: @northchickenyeg
2 comments
What are the prices on the entrees?
Do they have any accessible parking in the area?
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Here’s there most recent menu and prices. There’s street parking alongside 124 Street and residential behind but no designated parking for the restaurant!