The Budlong Southern Chicken

The Budlong Southern Chicken Nashville inspired, fried-to-perfection Southern comfort food with a side of exceptional hospitality. Good hot chicken starts with good fried chicken.

Order your next meal "Naked" for no heat fried chicken, or choose Southern Heat, Nashville Hot, or Berserk if you enjoy the heat.

06/08/2026

We had the opportunity to serve up some local Chicago hot chicken for 's first traveling pickleball event - all the way from LA to right here in Chicago! 🥒 If you want to see us at another pop-up event this summer, let us know where in the comments! 👀⬇️

06/05/2026

like can I just get a chicken sandwich PLEASE

A HOT new bombshell has entered the villa 🔥🤩 can’t wait to see which side it’ll be coupling up with for your order👀 ...
06/03/2026

A HOT new bombshell has entered the villa 🔥🤩 can’t wait to see which side it’ll be coupling up with for your order👀

Chicken or Shrimp? Either way, our new Po' Boy will hit 🔥🍤🍗
06/03/2026

Chicken or Shrimp? Either way, our new Po' Boy will hit 🔥🍤🍗

today's agenda: chick 'n wrap 🍗🤩
06/02/2026

today's agenda: chick 'n wrap 🍗🤩

05/30/2026

send this to them 😩

my battery is dead, get me a chicken sandwich asap
05/28/2026

my battery is dead, get me a chicken sandwich asap

05/27/2026

Our NEW Po' Boys are bringing the Big Bayou Energy! ⚜️Come by and try our new Po' Boys with chicken 🍗 or shrimp!🍤

05/24/2026

i miss my chick n' wrap 😔

05/23/2026

send this to someone who could guess your fry correctly

05/22/2026

tenders are always on the mind 🤩

Mom deserves the good stuff 🍗💐Hot chicken, housemade sides & zero cooking required
05/10/2026

Mom deserves the good stuff 🍗💐
Hot chicken, housemade sides & zero cooking required

Skip the grocery run. Skip the dishes. 😌🔥Hot, crispy chicken made fresh, sides ready to go, and flavor that actually hit...
05/08/2026

Skip the grocery run. Skip the dishes. 😌🔥
Hot, crispy chicken made fresh, sides ready to go, and flavor that actually hits.
This is how dinner should feel.

To the nurses who show up, care deeply, and keep everything running—we see you, and we appreciate you ❤️🏥Thank you for t...
05/07/2026

To the nurses who show up, care deeply, and keep everything running—we see you, and we appreciate you ❤️🏥

Thank you for the long shifts, the endless compassion, and the strength you bring every single day. Whether you’re comforting patients, saving lives, or simply making hard days a little easier, today is all about celebrating YOU.

Here’s to the real MVPs—Happy Nurses Appreciation! ✨

To the teachers shaping minds and changing lives every single day—We see you, and we appreciate you ❤️Thank you for the ...
05/06/2026

To the teachers shaping minds and changing lives every single day—We see you, and we appreciate you ❤️

Thank you for the long days, the extra effort, and the endless patience. Whether you’re grading papers, leading lessons, or inspiring the next generation, today is all about celebrating YOU.

Here’s to the real MVPs—Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨

Stacked high and dripping with flavor 🔥Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and just messy enough to know it’s abo...
05/05/2026

Stacked high and dripping with flavor 🔥

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and just messy enough to know it’s about to be good.
Napkins recommended.

Let’s be real… the sides aren’t optional 👀🔥Golden fries, creamy mac, and all the extras that turn a meal into a full sit...
05/03/2026

Let’s be real… the sides aren’t optional 👀🔥
Golden fries, creamy mac, and all the extras that turn a meal into a full situation.
You came for the chicken — you stay for everything else.

05/01/2026

Built right. Every single time. 🍗🔥
No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just the sandwich that set the standard.

Our chicken can’t get enough! Stop by one of our locations and you might see us with some games👀
04/30/2026

Our chicken can’t get enough! Stop by one of our locations and you might see us with some games👀

When the 4/20 cravings hit… we understand the assignment 😮‍💨Meet the S’MUNCHIE 🍫🔥Crispy chicken thigh, bacon, marshmallo...
04/15/2026

When the 4/20 cravings hit… we understand the assignment 😮‍💨

Meet the S’MUNCHIE 🍫🔥
Crispy chicken thigh, bacon, marshmallow fluff, chocolate sauce, and mayo on a toasted bun. Sweet, savory, and absolutely unhinged, in the best way.

Here for a limited time 4/16 - 4/20.
#420

BIG BAYOU BITES just hit 🔥 Our NEW Po’ Boys are here for a limited time - stacked, saucy, and straight out of the bayou....
04/09/2026

BIG BAYOU BITES just hit 🔥 Our NEW Po’ Boys are here for a limited time - stacked, saucy, and straight out of the bayou.

🍗CHICKEN PO'BOY
Chicken bites, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle and comeback sauce on an amoroso bun

🍤SHRIMP PO'BOY
Popcorn shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle and comeback sauce on an amoroso bun

In honor of National Hot Chicken Day, here's some of our best hot chicken shots! 📸🍗Who are you celebrating with today? 🥳...
03/30/2026

In honor of National Hot Chicken Day, here's some of our best hot chicken shots! 📸🍗

Who are you celebrating with today? 🥳

The Budlong Chicken is on the loose and rocking some samples! If you hang out in Lincoln Square or Lincoln Park, you mig...
03/27/2026

The Budlong Chicken is on the loose and rocking some samples! If you hang out in Lincoln Square or Lincoln Park, you might see him around 🐔🍗

03/13/2026

yes they're all for me, I couldn't choose

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1008 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL
60614

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Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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