What is chicken bog and why does this Horry County fall festival celebrate it?

Chicken bog is said to be the unofficial dish of Horry County.

The one-pot dish of chicken, sausage and rice is most popular along the Grand Strand, where it has been a staple for at least a century. It’s so popular that the city of Loris has a “Bog Off” every fall that honors the dish and draws thousands from the region to sample it.

The festival returns this Saturday, Oct. 17, celebrating the Lowcountry staple…

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