Located in Dallas, Texas, is a local legend that’s been serving up smoky, soul-warming comfort food since 1981—Cowboy Chicken. What began as a single, humble rotisserie joint has since grown into a beloved brand with a devoted following, thanks to its bold flavors, rustic charm, and uncompromising commitment to wood-fired cooking.
The story starts with founder Phil Sanders, a culinary cowboy with a vision. Tired of overly processed fast food, he set out to create something honest and hearty: chicken cooked over a real wood fire, just like pioneers once did on the open range. With that fire-roasted idea and a small storefront on Greenville Avenue, Cowboy Chicken was born.
From the very beginning, it wasn’t just about the chicken—it was about doing things right. Every bird was marinated in a secret blend of spices, then slow-roasted over a real wood-burning fire, filling the air with an irresistible, smoky aroma that drew locals in like moths to a flame.
The menu is a love letter to comfort food, with a flame-kissed twist. The star of the show is still the wood-fired rotisserie chicken, tender and deeply flavorful. But don’t sleep on the chicken enchiladas, smoky brisket tacos, or the crave-worthy sides like Twice Baked Potaters, Fried Okra, and Green Beans with Bacon. For those with a sweet tooth, the Peach Cobbler is a Texas-style mic drop…