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    Kickin Chicken

    4.6 (593 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Brooke C.

    The chicken and waffles is so good! The bubble waffle was tasty and the mac salad on the side was a good contrast for the spice. Will be ordering again. (:

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    Kat A.

    We ordered to-go from kickin chicken at 12 pm on a Tuesday. They told us it'd be a 10 minute wait and it was a 10 minute wait, even with their lunch rush. The chicken katsu was very crispy and the meat was moist. The sauce on top was tasty. It was interesting paired with the macaroni salad and fried rice; the macaroni was nothing special, something you'd find at a grocery store, the fried rice was also pretty average. Mixed together, they make a nice bed of carbs for the crispy, saucy chicken. The rum raisin bread pudding was good, however it lacked raisins. It would be 10/10 if they added some raisins in the pudding itself instead of on just on top. $31 pre-tip got us two large, filling meals and the bread pudding, which is pretty great. I'll be back to try the chicken waffle.

    Miatsu K.

    My sister and I have been driving past this little chicken store for two years heading to the Bristlecone shooting range. Today, we finally stopped and checked it out. It's a very small restaurant and I found it very pleasant and especially personable. The young woman at the counter with purple and yellow hair was as friendly as friendly could be. She helped decide on what level of spice and which sides we may choose to go with. Ultimately, I ordered the chicken sandwich on Texas toast with medium sauce. It came with pickles and coleslaw on it as well. I ordered street corn as my dude and my sister ordered the identical sandwich but she got French fries instead of street corn. This may have been the very best fast food fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. I am not exaggerating. It's a huge piece of chicken and the sauce is mouthwatering. I had to mash it down just to be able to get a good bite into it. I love their little kickin chicken mascot and next time I go I'm going to buy a t shirt. If you see this tiny chicken place, I highly suggest you stop in and give them a try. I was absolutely impressed. Yummy yummy yummy.

    Francesca V.

    Great costumer service. LOVED the waffles!! So tasty and flavorful. I can't wait to come back! Highly recommend.

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    Derick Y.

    What a great group of people when you walk in. You're instantly greeted with a smile and a friendly "hello" which could easily brighten your day. The staff here are extremely nice and ready to help. We happened to catch them after normal lunch hours so it wasn't really busy. There were about 10 other people eating lunch and a few open tables. I can imagine that their lunch rush fills a lot of the chairs. The tenders are big, juicy, and packed full of flavor. Fries were cooked to a good crisp, just the way that I like it. Food took about 10 minutes to come out after we ordered and that's pretty good knowing that everything is made to order here and they bring it to your table. Next time I'm in the area, I want to come back and give a few other items on the menu a try. It was the charm and hospitality of the staff that drives me to support this business. Keep doing your thing Kickin Chicken!

    Shahan A.

    Legit some of the best damn food in Denver. Easily worth the $20 I spent. The only thing I was on the fence about was the cream cheese in the waffles, or whatever it was, but it was still good. Chicken was crispy and tasty with the syrup / mild sauce, churros were delicious - maybe could do with their own sauce, but not necessary - and THANK YOU for putting the corn in the bowl. I never like it when places serve it on the cob.

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    Michael X.

    Kickin Chicken was recommended by a friend to try out in the Lakewood area, and as someone who loves fried chicken in all it's forms - I definitely wanted to check this place out! We went on a Thursday around noon, where it wasn't too busy and we were able to get our orders placed immediately. To note, parking is quite difficult at the restaurant - spaces are very limited and fill up fast, as Kickin Chicken shares parking spaces with other small business in the area. I personally had some trouble finding a place to park when I visited, and I would try and get there a little bit earlier to find a spot. Ambiance is fast casual, as the restaurant is self-service, you order at the cashier and you can pick any available table to sit at, and you also bus your own table after you are finished. I got the chicken kastsu for $13.25, which I thought was an alright deal for the amount of food you get, as I personally would have preferred a bigger portion. I noticed that chicken tenders or the chicken and waffles looked a bit more generous with the same price, so I'll probably give those a try the next time I'm in Lakewood. But otherwise, the flavor is pretty solid! Each of the components of this entree is tasty. The chicken is sauced and seasoned well, and the texture is nice and crispy. The fried rice has a complex flavor, sort of like a garlic and smoked flavor that is pleasing. The corn is soft and the sauce is slightly tangy and provides a nice acidity to the decadent chicken. I like that the menu at Kickin Chicken is pretty straightforward and you come to this restaurant knowing exactly what to expect. The flavors are pretty solid and I would try and order a bit more the next time I come around. But I would definitely revisit Kickin Chicken to try their other interesting options!

    Clean environment,welcoming at the front counter and full of knowledge on sauce Presentation on the food is excellent and it tastes amazing

    Chicken Katsu, spicy. Slaw on the side. Katsu comes with the fried rice and Mac salad plus a side of your choice. All three rocked!
    Hayden S.

    Great chicken with a really cool variety of choices. I got the chicken katsu (which is a heck of a deal as it comes with Mac salad, fried rice AND a side of your choice) and it was delicious! Can't wait to go back and try more items! As a bonus, the employees were super nice and welcoming too! Give this place a shot, you won't regret it!

    Rice bowl with chicken thighs, fried rice and side of Mac salad.  Cole slaw as well.
    Elena M.

    Fast food with a kick. Nothing fancy but worth the try Ate the rice bowl with chicken thighs. Oddly enough it comes with a side of Mac salad that surprisingly goes with the dish. Fried Rice was a tad salty. Don't recommend the slaw.

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    Love a simple menu from a restaurant that focuses on what they do right! I've love the choice of sauces and sides! I'll definitely be back!

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    The chicken is delicious, tender and full of flavor. The service is nice. It's great value and good portions. Highly recommend

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    "The food was absolutely delicious, the service warm and attentive, and the ambiance cozy and elegant. A true gem!"

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    Great service , fast food but very fresh . Chicken was done well and was juicy . recommended

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    Are all of their chicken dishes spicy? I can't do any spices but their menu sounds like they have tasty chicken.

    They all come non-spicy but you can request they make any dish spicy. Great flavor both ways!

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    Being Korean and also new to the Denver area, I was craving some Korean fried chicken. I found this…read moreplace based off some reviews and checked it out on my own. I ordered the honey garlic as well as spicy garlic chicken tenders, but I could have gotten them as wings, thighs, or a mix even. The texture of the chicken tenders were spot on, and the juiciness of chicken breast inside the breading was just right! If you like spicy food, I recommend the spicy garlic - it was just the right amount of gochujang spice along with garlic. I had to take a few breaks since my spice tolerance has dropped. LOL. I did order some of their homemade kimchi and pickled radish. I highly recommend the radish. As for the kimchi, if you love kimchi then go for it. I enjoyed the kimchi and it definitely tasted homemade. I came around 1:30pm on a Saturday afternoon so it was not very busy. My food came out quickly. The customer service from the front counter guy as well as the owner who was walking around tidying up was very good as well. I would definitely come back, and I also want to explore some of the Korean menu items as well. Other things I liked about the restaurant: Clean Modern Trendy Spacious Outdoor eating area with a short fence Self-water filling station along with Togo containers Big community sink for washing hands Lots of natural lighting

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    We've been here twice and have been happy with both experiences. They have turned off their…read moreoverhead lights and just use string lights, so we weren't sure if they were actually open when we pulled up in front. There's a couple tables 'cause the wings are best eaten fresh and hot. There were 2 guys working and finishing a carry out and delivery order but they were friendly and told us they'd be right out. We ordered 24 wings for 3 of us. Just the right amount as the wings are pretty meaty and good sized. We actually had a couple leftover to take home. We tried the boss sauce and buffalo hot. We liked that combination. The french fried were nice and crispy rippled ones. The employee also offered to let us try two kinds of ranch sauces, one individually pre-packaged and one they had poured into a cup. There's a water dispenser that you can get your own water. They also have a free video game that is fun to play while you're waiting for the wings to come out. They are a Rochester NY outfit, a tiny different than our favorite Buffalo NY wings, but we are happy to support them again in the future. Gotta remember the cash discount next time.

    Most tender and moist chicken tenders anywhere. Good thin breading on them. Food always comes out…read morepiping hot. Smash burgers are great too. Have not tried the garbage plates. It's a bare bones seating area but they usually have games on the big screen. Hours are all over the place bc they run food trucks during the week. Food truck quality in a sit down spot is all I need! We come here a couple times a month. Love it.

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