We've featured many different delicious foods in the past from burgers to bacon to pizza, and now it's time for the Grand Daddy of American comfort food. These nine best fried chicken restaurants in Illinois are so good, they'll make you want to slap your mamma. Don't miss these amazing fried delights.

Crunchy and juicy, flaky and crispy, this down-home dish is a Midwest staple everyone loves. Check out these little-known diners:

1. Watson's Shack & Rail

This rustic and casual restaurant is home to some of the finest fried chicken dining you'll find in the state. It is known for both fried and rotisserie style chicken as well Nashville Hot Chicken and Chicken and Waffles. Guests can pair their meals with sides like biscuits, and there is also an extensive list of craft beers and cocktails. Find this wonderful downtown joint at 211 N Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820.

2. The Wagon

Known for its award-winning fried chicken, this place does many foods well. Guests also enjoy burgers, pizza, and fried fish at this Midwest eatery that is located at 4945, 1987 N Jasper St., Decatur, IL 62526.

3. Candlelight Inn

This barn-style diner is one of the best fried chicken restaurants in the state due to its unique style. Chicken George is fried tenders in a special secret sauce you have to try. Locals don't want you to know about this delicious spot, but you can learn more from previous coverage here. The restaurant is located at 2907 North Locust St., Sterling, IL 61081.

4. Atlas Chicken Shack

This adorable restaurant does tenders, wings, and chicken sandwiches better than anyone else around. Try it with a side of waffles or along with one (or more) of nine different wing sauces. This charming joint is perfect for any season, and it is located at 511 S 3rd St., Geneva, IL 60134.

5. Country School Restaurant

What used to be a schoolhouse is now one of the best fried chicken restaurants in the good old Land of Lincoln. In addition to this crispy and delightful meal, guests can enjoy sandwiches, pizza puffs, and other savory eats as well as 16 flavors of ice cream. Find it at 1110 S 7th St., Rochelle, IL 61068, and learn more here.

6. The Original White Fence Farm Restaurant

Located on a farm that began in the 1920s, this wonderful restaurant has a bunch of delicious food you need to try, but nothing beats the fried chicken. In addition to dining, guests can tour the farm and meet a slew of livestock along the way. Find this magical place at 1376 Joliet Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446 and learn more here.

7. Chick N Dip Drive In

In business since 1958, this nostalgic chicken stand is an old-fashioned walk-up known for both its savory fried dishes as well as its ice cream. Experience a blast from the past at 995 S State St., Hampshire, IL 60140, and learn more about this place here.

8. JRs Chicken of Kankakee and Bourbonnais

This budget-friendly diner serves down-home meals that will comfort your soul. Get old-fashioned fried chicken with all the fixin's, like mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls. Enjoy the buffet or order an individual meal at 161 E Bethel Dr., Bourbonnais, IL 60914.

Did we miss any of the best fried chicken restaurants? Share your favorites with us in the comments.

After your meal, check out one of these nine quirky ice cream parlors in Illinois for dessert.