Ralphs

Did you know Ralphs has great fried chicken? According to Eater, all store locations use the same recipe and cooking process for its ultra-affordable, surprisingly delicious fried yardbird. One of the deli section’s best selling 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.