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Fried Chicken Des Moines: Fresh and Made-to-Order

by | Nov 26, 2024 | Blogs

Fried Chicken Des Moines: Discover Des Moines’ Juiciest and Crispiest Bites

A New Era of Fried Chicken Des Moines

Fried chicken has long been a staple in American cuisine, but at The Ornery Chicken, we’re redefining this classic dish for the Des Moines community. As the city’s first virtual kitchen, we specialize in delivering bold, flavorful fried chicken directly to your doorstep, ensuring every bite is a testament to our commitment to quality and taste.

A Virtual Kitchen with Fresh, Made-to-Order Flavor

At The Ornery Chicken, we’re proud to operate as a virtual kitchen, a modern culinary approach that prioritizes freshness, quality, and convenience. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants, our entire operation is geared toward delivering exceptional food made fresh to order, whether for pickup or delivery.

By streamlining our focus, we can ensure that every meal is crafted with care, using only the freshest ingredients. Your fried chicken order isn’t sitting under a heat lamp or pre-made—it’s prepared just for you, right when you order. This means you’ll always enjoy the hot, crispy, and juicy flavor that defines our menu.

The convenience of our virtual kitchen setup allows us to partner with delivery services like DoorDash, GrubHub, and Toast, ensuring our mouthwatering fried chicken can reach you wherever you are. Prefer to grab it yourself? Our curbside pickup option makes it easy to swing by and savor the freshness without missing a beat in your day.

The Virtual Kitchen Advantage

Operating as a virtual kitchen allows us to focus solely on crafting exceptional fried chicken without the distractions of a traditional dine-in setting. This innovative approach enables us to streamline our operations, ensuring that each order is prepared with the utmost care and precision. By eliminating the overhead associated with a physical restaurant, we can invest more in high-quality ingredients and culinary expertise, bringing you the best-fried chicken Des Moines.

Fresh, Made-to-Order Fried Chicken Des Moines

At The Ornery Chicken, our menu is a celebration of all things fried chicken. Here are some of our standout dishes:

  • The Ranch Hand: A tender, juicy chicken breast, lightly breaded and fried, topped with lettuce slaw, tomatoes, bacon, and drizzled with BBQ ranch on homemade focaccia bread.
  • Nashville Hottie: Our breaded chicken breast, dunked in Nashville Hot Sauce, served on grilled Texas toast with lettuce slaw, mayo, and pickles.
  • Ol’ Crusty Cluck: A tender, juicy chicken breast, lightly breaded and fried, topped with lettuce slaw, tomatoes, and ornery sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
  • Chicken Tenders: Four juicy chicken tenders with a slice of garlic toast and your choice of dipping sauce.

Each of these dishes is crafted to showcase the versatility and depth of flavor that fried chicken can offer.

Quality Ingredients, Bold Flavors

Our commitment to quality begins with sourcing the freshest ingredients. We believe that great fried chicken starts with premium poultry, seasoned to perfection with our unique blend of spices. Each piece is hand-breaded and cooked to order, ensuring a crispy exterior and juicy interior that sets our fried chicken apart.

Convenience Meets Flavor

Understanding the demands of modern life, we offer both curbside pickup and delivery options through our partners at DoorDash, GrubHub, and Toast. This means you can enjoy our mouthwatering fried chicken wherever you are, without compromising on quality or flavor.

Join the Fried Chicken Des Moines Revolution

At The Ornery Chicken, we’re more than just a meal; we’re a mutiny of taste. Our mission is to bring Des Moines a fried chicken experience that’s both convenient and unforgettable. Whether you’re a lifelong fried chicken enthusiast or new to the scene, we invite you to discover the bold flavors and crispy delights that have made us a local favorite.

Experience the future of fried chicken Des Moines with The Ornery Chicken—where every bite is a celebration of flavor and quality.