Open For More Than Half A Century, Lee’s Chicken In Nebraska Is A Timeless Dining Experience
Lee’s Chicken in Nebraska is a longstanding favorite dinner destination. The Lincoln restaurant officially opened in 1945 and began attracting crowds with its impossibly juicy, crunchy, flavorful fried chicken. It’s just as delightful to eat there now as it was back in the ’40s!
It seated around 12 at that time, but additions to the building expanded the seating area significantly.
While they had the entrepreneurial spirit, their menu just wasn't bringing in the customers they needed.
She'd read about peanut oil being used to fry french fries and found the idea interesting, so she purchased a tabletop deep-fryer for the restaurant.
She butchered and dressed a chicken from the back yard, then prepared it using an old family recipe from Louisiana. And finally, Alice dropped the chicken pieces into the peanut oil, where they were fried to perfection.
The chicken dinners are probably the most popular menu item; order a two-piece or three-piece dinner, depending on how hungry you are.
There are also thoughtful offerings for vegetarians on the menu, such as a veggie burger.
Its onion rings are famous, according to the menu, and the breaded veggies are a must-try, even for people who claim they don't like vegetables.
Keep an eye out on its Facebook page to see when you can enjoy this delicacy.
Lee's offers dine-in, carryout, and catering options.
Visit Lee’s Chicken on its website, or drop by Lee’s on Facebook to keep up on specials. What’s your favorite menu item at Lee’s? Share your opinion in the comments!
For another timeless attraction in Lincoln, stop by Pioneers Park to view these pillars with a surprising history.
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Address: Lee's Chicken Restaurant, 1940 W Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68522, USA
