Fyrebird

This Gardena strip mall joint offers excellent fried chicken in the three ways most people enjoy: Inside a sandwich, plus tenders and wings. You can get your chicken in 12 unique “flavas,” including lemon pepper, traditional, garlic parmesan and “Cali Heat,” Fyrebird’s take on a Nashville-style dry rub. While I’ve yet to try every single flavor and combination, I’ve found the quality to be remarkably consistent across all three menu items, particularly the tenders and wings. For any kind of hot wing, I’d recommend Fyrebird above most other places in town, and the fried chicken sandwich is easily one of the best in the South Bay. Be sure to note there’s actually a patio out back for dining in—so you can enjoy your chicken minutes after it’s been plucked from the fryer basket.