Indiana takes its fried chicken seriously, and some of the best plates come from small towns you might drive right past. Across the state, a handful of family diners and country restaurants have built loyal followings that stretch far beyond their zip codes.
Folks plan whole afternoons around a golden, crispy chicken dinner served with all the classic sides. If you love a good road trip and an even better meal, this list gives you eight spots worth pointing your car toward.
Grab your keys and your appetite, because these small-town kitchens have earned their reputations one skillet at a time.
1. The Chicken House, Schererville
Northwest Indiana has kept this old-school family restaurant busy for decades, and fried chicken is the reason most people show up…