Oakland's 3 favorite spots to score chicken on the cheap

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Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Looking to sample the best chicken around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top affordable spots serving such fare in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list. Read on for a rundown of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Fish King

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Topping the list is Fish King. Located at 6447 International Blvd. in Lockwood Tevis, the spot to score seafood and fish and chips is also the highest-rated low-priced chicken spot in Oakland, boasting four stars out of 131 reviews on Yelp.

In addition to a variety of chicken-only dishes, the eatery offers catfish, oysters and shrimp.

2. 1 Seafood And Chicken Restaurant

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Next up is Upper Laurel's 1 Seafood and Chicken Restaurant, at 4014 MacArthur Blvd. (between 39th and 38th avenues). With four stars out of 128 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American spot, which offers seafood and chicken wings, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.

Yelper Charles J., who recently reviewed 1 Seafood and Chicken Restaurant, wrote, "Always the go-to chicken spot of you're in Oakland; just call it in and pick it up because there's a long wait time for walk-ins. The food is never sitting getting cold."

3. Krispy Krunchy Chicken

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Finally, there's Bancroft Business/Havenscourt's member of the Krispy Krunchy Chicken chain, at 7000 Bancroft Ave. (between 73rd Avenue and Church Street). It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly fast food spot, which offers chicken and seafood, four stars out of 31 reviews.

Yelper L. H. recently reviewed Krispy Krunchy Chicken, writing, "Very tasty chicken. The crunchy batter was fried and stayed perfect. Super fair pricing."

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