Chicken ‘every which way' is the motto of this Ravenswood joint where birds come grilled, fried and roasted in flavors highlighting the owner's Filipino heritage, and there's an eclectic mix of sides plus shaved ice, beer, wine and boozy punches too; the cute storefront is decorated in primary colors and poultry statuary with communal tables, and prices are ultra-affordable.
Chicken can be the food equivalent of discussing the ten-day weather report, but at Pecking Order, there's no banal birds to be found. Chef Kristine Subido, most recently of Wave, has gone rogue in an effort to convince Chicago that Filipino chicken is the world's best. Using her family recipes, most notably a marinade that combines sugar, Tamari sauce and vinegar, Subido is wowing the crowds with grilled, fried and roasted birds. This place isn't fancy (no reservations, sauces on the table) but the chicken is drug and hormone-free and the prices are right. Pair the poultry with some...
As the chicken craze heads north, this place isn't your hole-in-the-wall in-and-out chicken diner. Their birds are succulent & mouth watering delicious. And let's not forget the sides. Spicy cabbage and the plantains are fantastic.
The roasted chicken is unbelievably tender and the plantains are a must-try side. Sweet, gracious service.