When you think chicken dishes, one or more of the following may come to mind -- fried chicken, chicken wings, rotisserie chicken, chicken breasts, chicken curry and so on. But if you're a true chicken connoisseur, you'll want to get your hands on -- and sink your teeth into -- some of the more peculiar and unique chicken dishes out there.
Chicken's delicious taste and versatility means it can be incorporated into a variety of dishes in surprising and unexpected ways. Some of these dishes consist of enhanced and exaggerated versions of 'normal' chicken dishes, while others take chicken into new realms such as dessert and even cocktails.
Some of the most peculiar chicken dishes are those that take regular chicken dishes and add seemingly incompatible ingredients and elements to them.
37 Bizarre Chicken Dishes
From Waffle-Infused Chicken Wings to Edible 3D Drumsticks:
Rahul Kalvapalle — May 26, 2014 — Top Lists
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Amazingly Disguised Cakes
Louise Caola Bakes Cakes That Look Like Other Foods
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Globally Flavored Fast Food
McDonald's Japan Has a New Limited Line of World Cup Food
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Calorie-Free Food Cleansers
The Bubble Bar Snack Soaps Feed Hygienic Hunger
34
Chocolate Fried Chicken
ChocoChicken by Adam Fleischman is a Coo Coo Concoction
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Dessert Chicken Hybrids
American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken
32
Pie Hot Pockets
The New Pizza Hut P'Zolo Comes in Three Jam-Packed Flavors
31
Superhero-Themed Pizzas
Pizza Hut Singapore is Selling an X-Men Pizza to Promote the Movie
30
Edible 3D Drumsticks
This 3D KFC Drumstick Looks Edible and Delicious
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Poultry-Infused Breakfast Syrups
The Chicken 'n Waffles Syrup by Torani is Sweet and Savory
28
BBQ Chicken Breads
This Savory Monkey Bread is Stuffed with Buffalo Chicken
27
Nacho Chip-Crusted Bacon
This DudeFoods Bacon Recipe is Covered in Deep Fried Doritos
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Nacho Chip Chicken Recipes
These Doritos Chicken Strips Will be a Fan Favorite for Party Snacks
25
Homemade Feline Food
Joy the Baker's Chewy Cat Treats Are Hearty
24
Spicy Poultry Cakes
The Buffalo Chicken Cupcakes are the Perfect Game Time Snack
23
Two-in-One Pizzas
The ‘Double Sensation Pizza’ Combines Two Featured Pizzas as One
22
Film Hot Dogs
Serious Eats Creates Food Inspired by the Best Picture Nominated Films
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Cheesy Conical Pizza Crust
The Pizza Hut Cone Crust is Stuffed with More Pizza
20
Sloppy Fromage Sandwiches
This ‘Grilled Cheese Social’ Creation Incorporates a Meaty S
19
Gold-Infused Finger Foods
Wolfgang Puck Creates a Menu of Fine Oscar Treats with Edible Gold Dust
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Poultry-Infused Flavoring
KFC Japan Now Serves Guests Chicken Flavored Rice Balls
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Asian Dessert Burgers
The Lotteria Chocolate Chicken Burger is the Ideal Valentine's Day Meal
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Deep-Fried Stew Recipes
KFC Fried Soup is Coming Soon to Japan
15
Fruity Breakfast Sandwiches
Dunkin Donuts Gets a Breakfast Menu with Chicken Apple Sausage
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Popcorn Chicken Nachos
Delicious Popcorn Chicken is Being Added to KFC Nachos
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Tiny Town Chicken Monuments
McDonald's Markets its New Chicken McBites with an Animated Commercial
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Iconic Actress Burgers
The Melon Monroe Burger Celebrates Actress Marilyn Monroe
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Boozing Bird Recipes
The Beercan Jerk Chicken is Mouthwatering and a Savoury Addition for Dinner
10
Fried Chicken Pizza Crusts
Domino's Pizza is Switching Up Its Regular Dough and Making it Crunchy
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Chicken-Infused Cocktails
The McNuggetini Blends Dinner for Your Dessert Drink
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Fat Free Fried Chicken?
KFC Eliminates Trans Fat
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Gargantuan Fried Food
The Largest Chicken Nugget Cannot Be Consumed Alone
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Poultry-Stuffed Lollies
These Crispy Chicken Waffle Pops are the Perfect Portable Breakfast
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Deep-Fried Cheese Patties
KFC India Released a Deep-Fried Paneer Patty
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Nacho Burger Hybrids
Experience the Sensationably Mouth-Watering Doritos Breaded Burger
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Chicken Pot Pie Cones
This Invention Lets you Eat Chicken Pot Pie on the Go
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Waffle-Infused Chicken Wings
These Chicken Wings are Topped with a Maple Bacon Waffle
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Cinnamon-Infused Fast Food
KFC is Testing a New ‘Go Cup’ Out that Includes Funnel Cake Fries
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Parisian Chicken Wing Pop-Ups
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Fried Chicken-Scented Candles
Homesick Candles and KFC Deliver the Bucket of Chicken Candle
Fiery Sichuan Chicken Offerings
McDonald's Singapore Introduced its Mala Chicken Items
Deliciously Seasoned Boneless Wings
Popeyes Has Introduced Boneless Wings to Its Menu in Canada
Digital Drumstick Pets
A Viral 90s Toy Inspired KFC's Handheld Virtual Eduardochi
Fried Chicken-Flavored Macaroni
KD KFC Original Recipe Flavour Mac ‘n Cheese Unites Comfort Foods
AI-Generated Pizzas
Dodo Pizza Used ChatGPT to Create a Pizza with Unconventional Toppings
Waffle-Stuffed Chicken Sandwiches
KFC Australia's New Waffle Double Features Two Chicken Buns
Spicy Collaborative Fries
Burger King UK Features the 'Doritos Extra Flamin' Hot Chicken Fries'
Festive Fried Chicken Meals
These KFC Holiday Feasts Come in Two Varieties
Ice Cream Stick-Inspired Campaigns
KFC Brazil Gets Creative with Its 'Prize on a Bone' Campaign
Basketball-Themed Chicken Wing Meals
The Wingstop Gametime Flavor Bundle is Limited-Edition
Guilt-Free Chicken Snack Products
Chiller Fillers are Low in Calories and High in Protein
Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauces
Taco Bell Has New Chicken Nuggets & Hidden Valley Ranch Fire Sauce
Cranberry-Topped Chicken Sandwiches
KFC Introduces the Seasonal 'Festive Chicken Sandwich'
Chicken-Centric QSR Menus
Taco Bell's Teased Its New Cantina Chicken Menu in Vegas
Sauce-Coated QSR Nuggets
KFC's Saucy Nuggets are Arriving in Multiple New Flavors
Illusory Fry Billboards
KFC is Promoting Its Fing Fing Cajun Chips with a Clever Billboard
Spicy Collaboration QSR Dishes
Panda Express Blazing Bourbon Chicken Was Created with Hot Ones
Flavorful Chicken Meals
Tyson® Debuts Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings
Mediterranean-Style Chicken Salads
Chicken Salad Chick is Launching a New Greek Goddess Flavor
Unconventional Soothing Sleep Aids
KFC and Hatch Create the Kentucky Fried Chicken Rain Sounds
Chicken Feet-Topped Pizzas
Pizza Hut Tiawan Has Released 'Da Ghost Pizza' Ahead of Halloween
Topical Wing Campaigns
Wingstop Introduces "Dry Rub January"
Spicy Fried Chicken Wraps
KFC is Testing an All-New KFC Twister Wrap in the Nashville Area
Extra Saucy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs are a Major Chicken Innovation
Unique Seasonal QSR Items
Chick-fil-A Unveiled a New Sensorial Burger and Banana-Flavored Treats
Bourbon-Flavored Chicken Bites
Chester’s Chicken is Adding New Kentucky Bourbon Bites This Fall
Globally Inspired Dog Meals
Restaurant Favorites Inspired Tiki Dog's Taste of the World Recipes
Boneless Wing Ads
Whataburger Cleverly Launches Its Boneless Wings with This Ad
Cheesy Garlic Chicken Strips
The Dairy Queen Parmesan Garlic Chicken Strips are Savory
Movie-Celebrating Waffle Snacks
Jack in the Box is Launching a New Chicken and Waffle Sticks Item
Late-Night Chicken Shop Pop-Ups
Bird's Eye Launched a New Range with an Exclusive Experience
Air-Fried Chicken Tenders
True Food Kitchen Just Added a New True Crisp’d Chicken Menu
Textured QSR Chicken Snacks
Jack in the Box Crispy Chicken Wings Come in Three Flavors
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
Tempura-Battered Chicken Sandwiches
McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Updates a Classic Menu Item
Crispy Chicken-Themed Menus
Taco Bell is Testing Out a New Crispy Chicken Strips Menu
QSR X-Ray Campaigns
KFC Spain Presents a Chicken X-Ray Campaign to Combat a Stigma
Hyper-Realistic Plant-Based Chicken
THIS Isn't Chicken Thighs Have a Faux Skin Made with Seaweed
Skin-On Vegan Wings
THIS Partners With BrewDog to Create Skin-On Vegan Chicken Wings
Meat-Free New Year Meals
The Latest THIS Products Offer New Takes on Classics
Complimentary Fried Chicken Ornaments
Church's Texas Chicken Fried Chicken Ornament is Realistic
Dedicated Air Fryer Wings
Perdue Just Added New Air Fryer Ready Crispy Wings
Hawaiian-Inspired Chicken Wings
Dog Haus Just Added New Hawaiian-Inspired Mighty Moa Wings
Hot Chili Chicken Wings
The Halal Guys Chicken Wings are Coming Soon Alongside Other Halal Goodies
Unique Sensorial QSR Items
KFC Singapore Features Goldspice Chicken and Ondeh Ondeh Egg Tarts
Secret Recipe Chicken Tenders
KFC is Testing New KFC Tenders with Comeback Sauce
Grab-and-Go Waffle Sandwiches
Stewart's Shops Just Unveiled the New Spicy Chicken Wafflewich
Chili Crisp-Seasoned Chicken
Moe’s Southwest Grill just unveiled new Chili Crisp Chicken
Libation-Friendly Fried Chicken
KFC Japan Ninniku Crispy Pairs Well with Alcoholic Drinks
Chicken-Topped Macaroni Waffles
TGI Fridays Mac & Cheese Waffle with Hot Honey Chicken is Savory
Breakfast Menu Fusions
Wendy's Debuts its Chicken Strips and French Toast Sticks Bundled Together
Chicken Feed-Inspired Snack Mixes
Perdue Chix Mix Includes Ingredients Fed to the Brand's Chickens
Exclusive French Fry Dishes
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Celebrates National French Fry Day
Fried Chicken-Packed Quesadillas
The KFC Chicken Quesadilla is Inspired by the Mexican Classic
Chicken Recipe Macaroni Meals
KFC and Kraft Dinner Create the Original Recipe Flavor Mac ’n Cheese
Chicken Wing Retailer Promotions
These 7-Eleven National Chicken Wing Day Promotions are Tasty
Savory-Sweet Waffle Pizzas
Hungry Howie's Has a New Chicken and Waffles Pizza for the Holidays
Extra-Saucy Chicken Sandwiches
KFC Saucy Chicken Sandwiches Come in Three Flavor Options
Aromatic Chicken Offerings
Popeyes Singapore Debuts its Shiok Shiok Salted Egg Chicken
Gourmet Chicken Tenderloin Bites
Huey Magoo’s Now Has the Filet Mignon of Chicken in Tender Bites
Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets
Burger King Brazil's New Dino Chicken + Dino Egg is Kid-Friendly
Supersized Fried Chicken Nuggets
Big Chicken is Adding New Dunks Chicken Nuggets
Cheesy Indian Chicken Debuts
Domino's Pizza Unveils a New Cheese-Chicken Hybrid Product in India
Korean-Inspired Chicken Wings
Walk-On’s Adds New GochuBANG, Mojito Lime, and Stingin’ Honey, Wings
Korean Fried Chicken Sandwiches
The Birdcall K-POP Crispy Chicken Sandwich is Limited-Edition
Mango Habanero Wing Sauces
Hooters Just Added a New Mango Habanero Wing for a Limited Time
Rolled Chicken Snacks
7-Eleven's New Chicken & Waffles Roller is Both Sweet and Savory
Dairy-Free Chicken Nuggets
Fry the Coop's New Chicken Nuggets are Made Without Buttermilk
Oktoberfest-Inspired Sandwiches
Birdcall's Das Chicken Schnitzel Was Created with Caroline Glover
Spicy Dill Pickle Pizzas
Cicis Pizza's New Nashville Hot ‘N’ Spicy Chicken Pizza is Extra Spicy
Bacon-Packed Restaurant Menus
The New Buffalo Wild Wings Bacon Menu Has Three Options
Pizza-Inspired Fried Chicken
The KFC Chizza is Launching at Locations in the US
Spicy-Sweet Chicken Waffle Dishes
Roy Rogers Chicken & Waffles are Topped with Mike's Hot Honey
Flexitarian-Friendly Entrées
Daring Foods' Vegetarian Frozen Entrées Make Alt Chicken Approachable
Fried Okra Appetizers
O’charley’s New Fried Okra Appetizer is Part of the Comforts & Joy Menu
Signature Recipe Chicken Tenders
Original Recipe Chicken Tenders are Coming to KFC
Sweet-Savory Breakfast Pairings
Wendy’s Canada Has a New Chicken Strips & French Toast Sticks Duo
Cauliflower QSR Sandwiches
Dave’s Hot Chicken Launches the 'NOT' Chicken Cauliflower Menu Items
Buffalo-Flavored QSR Items
Popeyes Canada Debuts a Buffalo Crispy Chicken Wrap and Loaded Poutine
Generously Spiced Chicken Wings
Lee’s Famous Recipe is Serving Up New Spicy Wings
Crispy Hot Sauce Wings
Jack in the Box Has New Honey Garlic Sriracha Crispy Chicken Wings
Extra-Juicy QSR Chicken Tenders
Captain D's Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders Come in Three Options
Spicy Honeyed Chicken Wings
Pizza Hut Has New Hot Honey Pizza & Hot Honey Wings
Sweetened Citrusy Chicken Wings
Popeyes Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are Sweet Yet Savory
Chicken Tender Hot Dogs
Bojangles' New Bo’s Bird Dog Combines Two Classic Snacks
Spicy Adobo Chicken Sandwiches
Wings Etc. Just Added the Spicy Kickin’ Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
BBQ Chicken-Topped Macaronis
Wings Etc. is Testing a New BBQ Chicken Bacon Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Sous-Vide Chicken Sandwiches
BurgerFi Just Added New Fried and Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Sauce-Covered QSR Chicken Nuggets
KFC Saucy Nuggets Come in Five Delicious Flavors
BBQ Chicken Brioche Sandwiches
Denny's Just Added a Flavorful New BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich
Tailgating-Ready QSR Chicken Wings
The New Bojangles Chicken Wings are Served with a Side of Ranch
Winter Weather Stir-Fry Dishes
The honeygrow Buffalo Chicken Stir-Fry is Comforting
Chili Pepper Chicken Sandwiches
Casey’s Just Added a New Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Snackable Hot Chicken Bites
New Dave’s Bites are Coming to Dave’s Hot Chicken
Ready-Made Turkey Dinner Meals
Cowboy Chicken is Offering a Rotisserie Turkey Package This Holiday
QSR-Made Chocolate Cakes
Chicken Salad Chick Introduces Cake as its Newest Dessert Option
Home-Style Fried Chicken Boxes
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Wings and Wedges Box is Here for Winter
Sweetly Glazed Chicken Dinners
Swiss Chalet Glazed Chicken Comes in a Variety of Options
Bourbon-Sauced Chicken Wings
Charleys Cheesesteaks is Serving Up New Kentucky Bourbon Wings
Hot Honey Wing Sauces
Wings and Rings Just Added a Spicy New Hot Honey Wing Sauce
Celebrity Chef Cuisine Products
Nana’s Chicken & Waffles Launched a Series of Products
Southern Comfort Food Menus
Huddle House is Serving Up New a Maple Butter Chicken & Waffle
Convenient Chicken Waffle Meals
Jack in the Box Chicken & Waffles are Being Test Marketed
All-New Wing Marinades
Popeyes Unveils Three New Wing Flavors to Expand Signature Menu
Spicy UK Chicken Menus
Popeyes Introduces a New a Spicy Chicken Menu for UK Customers
Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Lee's Famous Recipe Has a Brand-New Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Chicken-Branded Travel Sweepstakes
Bb.q Chicken is Celebrating National Chicken Wing Day
Restaurant-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches
John Soules Foods Chicken Sandwiches Come in Two Options
Prawn-Paste Chicken Items
Har Har Chicken! Emphasizes Prawn-Paste in its Chicken Offerings
Frozen Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Trader Joe's Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Features Dark Chicken Thigh Meat
Portable Chicken Salad Wraps
Chicken Salad Chick Just Added New Chicken Salad Wraps
Crispiness-Preserving Chicken Products
Wayne-Sanderson Farms Launches the New 'Kosmic Krunch' Line
Taiwanese-Style Chicken Bites
P.F. Chang's Just Added New Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Saucy Buffalo Chicken Poutines
Popeyes Buffalo Chicken Come in Two Options in Canada
Summer-Ready Chicken Flavors
White Castle Has Introduced Two Limited-Time Chicken Ring Flavors
Flavorful Asian Chicken Items
Yoshinoya Debuts the New Tokyo Fried Chicken Menu Item
Frozen Coated Chicken Lines
Moy Park Launches the New Fakeaway Meal Collection at Asda
Zesty Chicken Recipe Menus
VIVA Chicken Verde Chicken is Arriving in Several Formats
Comforting Bacon-Themed Menus
Buffalo Wild Wings Just Unveiled Its Ultimate Bacon Menu
Ready-To-Eat Turkey Meal Packages
Cowboy Chicken Has New Turkey Meal Packages for the Holidays
Hand-Battered QSR Wing Flavors
Popeyes Wings Now Come in Five Permanent Flavors in Canada
Crispy Pizzeria Chicken Strips
Pizza Hut WingStreet Chicken Strips are Arriving in Canada
Sweet Glazed Rotisserie Chicken
Swiss Chalet Introduces New Sweet or Spicy Glazed Chicken
Refrigerated Indian Cuisine Meals
These New Sukhi's Indian Entrees Come in Three Recipe Options
Wonton-Topped Chicken Salads
Burgerville Has a New Crispy Chicken Wonton Salad for Summer
Comforting Seasonal Side Dishes
Cowboy Chicken is Introducing New Wild West Sides This Fall
Flame-Grilled Stuffed Chicken
Nando’s Introduces the Delicious 'Espetada Smokey Alho'
Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Brownies
Buffalo Wild Wings Has a New Ghirardelli Chocolate Chunk Brownie
Antibiotic-Free Chicken Wings
Trader Joe's Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings are Seasoned with Cayenne
Southern Cuisine Boneless Wings
Whataburger Nashville Hot Boneless Wings are Packed with Flavor
Mashed Potato Chicken Bowls
Chick N Max Just Unveiled Max’s Homestyle Chicken Bowl
Ranch Dressing-Drizzled Pizzas
Old Chicago Pizza Has a Brand-New Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Blackened Chicken Salad Toppers
SoFresh is Adding Blackened Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, and More
Pasture-Raised Chicken Parts
Porter Road Added to Its Selection of Pasture-Raised Chicken Parts
Saucy Spiced Chicken Bites
Chester's Sweet Chili Chicken Bites Feature Frank's RedHot
Pickle Fry Chicken Sandwiches
Roy Rogers Has Just Added the Savory Wild Dill Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Sichuan Chicken Meals
Pokeworks Reintroduces the Bang Bang Chicken Protein Option