I’m a spicy chicken fan. I think Popeye’s edges out KFC. There’s also a grocery chain in East Texas called Brookshire Brothers (not Brookshires) that has really good spicy chicken. There’s also a local chain called Quick Chick that has good chicken and super good iced tea. When you order a corn on the cob, you get a full corn on the cob and not just a half. And, it’s really good.
If you are ever in Chicago, give Harold’s Chicken Shack a try. Quality varies, as Harold doesn’t keep a close eye on franchisees, but it is generally better quality chicken, well doused in hot sauce.