Mississippi fried chicken is brined, buttermilk-soaked, and seasoned with cornmeal for a crackling crust. A soul food steam table staple at every Jackson lunch counter.
3 editor picks for Southern Fried Chicken in Jackson, ranked by editorial score. All Jackson signature dishes · Southern Fried Chicken across every city.
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Bully's Restaurant ★ 4.7
3118 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213
Bully's is Jackson's James Beard-winning soul food institution, with steam-table oxtails, neckbones, catfish, and homemade cobblers from a morning start.
The Pig and Pint ★ 4.3
3139 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
The Pig and Pint in Fondren pairs eclectic BBQ - brisket, baby back ribs, and fried green tomato tacos - with one of Mississippi's largest craft beer.
Hal and Mal's ★ 4.1
200 Commerce St, Jackson, MS 39201
Hal and Mal's on Commerce Street is Jackson's iconic live-music restaurant, with Southern comfort food and nightly entertainment in a converted warehouse.