ROCKFORD — A Cajun-style chicken chain has opened in south Rockford, sharing space with a local restaurant to double customers’ options on the menu.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken opened last week inside the Shell gas station at 3003 11th St., just south of Brooke Road. It offers a variety of halal fried chicken options including hand-breaded jumbo white meat tenders, traditional wings, Cajun chicken sandwiches, nuggets and multi-piece combos. There is also honey butter shrimp and a variety of sides such as potato wedges and honey biscuits.
“It’s halal food with Cajun flavor, so it’s something new to the people here in Rockford,” said franchise owner Mahmood Abdulqader of Rockford, who goes by Mo…