Driving around just outside of Denver, I passed a small restaurant that caught my attention. Their sign read Kickin’ Chicken and their mascot was a chicken dressed up like a ninja. Their parking lot was packed, so I figured it must be good. I decided to check them out for lunch.
When I went inside there was a long line of people to order. That gave me time to look over their menu. They only serve four types of chicken dishes and a couple of sides. That kept it simple to choose from. You order at the counter. If you were going to eat there, they bring the order to you. If not, you get a takeout bag.
I chose to try the chicken tenders. I was able to select two dipping sauces for my chicken. I went with the kickin’ sauce and the sweet chili. They cook the chicken to order, so when it came to the table it was piping hot. I was stunned at how big the chicken tenders were. They could easily be shared.
The breading was extra crispy, and it helped keep the chicken juicy. The kickin’ sauce was like a BBQ sauce. It was not spicy like I thought it would be. The sweet chili sauce had all the heat. The sweetness hit first and them I got the punch of heat from the chilis.
My tenders also came with a side dish. I chose the Mexican street corn. It was not on the cob, so it made it easier to eat. It had a nice tangy taste from the mayo and Mexican crema. The corn itself added the sweetness. They sprinkled Cotija cheese on top and a dash of cayenne pepper. The pepper did not add any heat. It was just for color. The cheese also added to the tangy flavor. It was a great side dish. It also was a pretty big portion which could have been easily shared.
The chicken was amazing at Kickin’ Chicken. I can understand why they were constantly busy while I was there. They are a great place to go for lunch.
Check them out at www.kickinchickenrestaurant.com
Enjoy!
T
