Did you know Ralphs has great fried chicken? I grew up eating the hot deli fried chicken from L.A.’s Kroger supermarket giant, and even after sampling chef-driven options from Go Go Bird, Daybird and Anajak Thai, I still can’t quit the slightly oversalted, impossibly addicting fried chicken from Ralphs. According to Eater, all store locations use the same recipe and cooking process for its ultra-affordable, surprisingly delicious fried chicken. One of the deli section’s bestselling items, the slightly salty fried chicken offers flavorful, crispy skin and juicy meat for a fraction of the price of most fried chicken options on this list. Over my lifetime, I’ve tried other budget-friendly grocery store fried chicken options, including Albertsons and Gelsons, but Ralphs remains the option to beat in the taste department.