August 18, 2023
Breana Jackson: Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Los Angeles, CA
Finally we’re off to sunny Los Angeles, California, guided by our taste ambassador Breana Jackson.
Blink, and you might miss it. Tucked away in some corners of LA, you’ll find a treat that perfectly epitomizes the city’s surprise delights – Krispy Krunchy Chicken situated within unsuspecting gas stations. The mouthwatering scent of fried chicken and bubbling hot grease is the hearty welcome that greets you as you fill up or grab a bottle of water.
“The glass case display of biscuits and chicken may scare one away, but don’t let it!” Jackson laughs. “The chicken is juicy and well seasoned, the honey butter biscuits are fluffy, only made better by more honey on top.”
Jackson’s go-to? An 8-piece dark chicken with biscuits, and if she’s really hungry (and hits the right location), a side of Lo-Mein. A gas station fusion that sizzles on your palate!
Finger-licking good chicken is not just about the flavors but the memories it evokes. “There’s definitely some nostalgia attached to Krispy Krunchy Chicken for me.” She reminisces. “The Chinese food reminds me of my time in NY while the fried chicken and biscuits hark back to my southern roots. Though I didn’t eat here often as a child, I remember running in after a sports game, so eager to bite into each piece of chicken, savouring the honey sliding slowly down my wrists.
