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Some of the best food you'll ever have can be found in restaurants tucked away from the well-traveled path, hidden gems waiting to show off a dish that you will remember for years to come. This is especially true for fried chicken, a meal so popular that many restaurants around the country have put their own twist on the dish.
According to a list compiled by Cheapism, the best "hole-in-the-wall" fried chicken joint in all of Colorado is Juniper Valley Ranch in Colorado Springs, which has has perfected its take on the classic dish. Juniper Valley Ranch, which has a 4.6 star rating on Google and more than 600 reviews, is located at 16350 Highway 115.
Keep reading to see what the site had to say about this spot serving "fantastic" fried chicken:
"Located in a Southwestern-style farmhouse building on a ranch, Juniper Valley Ranch is a family business that started in 1951. Chicken is fried in big cast-iron skillets and served family style with homemade biscuits and apple butter, okra casserole, slaw, and potatoes and gravy. On Thursdays and Sundays, you can get the chicken with a Nashville-style hot glaze."
See the full list at cheapism.com to read up on more of the best hidden spots for fried chicken around the country. You can also check out our previous coverage of the Colorado eatery that serves the best breakfast sandwich in the state.