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Best Fried Chicken Restaurant in Pompano Beach

Broasted Fresh Since 1961
Seven Locations, One Recipe

Seven Locations, One Recipe

Seven Florida locations. One preparation method that hasn't changed in 60 years.
Broasted in a Covered Pot

Broasted in a Covered Pot

Pressure-cooked the old way — coating that cracks when you bite it, meat that stays impossibly juicy. Al Constantine started doing it this way in Orlando in 1961, and nothing's changed.
Seven Florida Locations

Seven Florida Locations

From Pompano Beach to Plant City. The same chicken, the same honest prices, the same counter where they know your name.

Florida's Fried Chicken Secret Since 1961

Al Constantine opened a fried chicken counter in Orlando in 1961, and the recipe hasn't needed changing since. Seven independently owned Florida locations still serve it the same way — broasted fresh, priced honestly, and worth every mile.

What our guests are saying

"The food was amazing and the whole small hole in the wall place vibe was great... I can’t wait to come back here. I think they are leaving money on the table by not telling customers how unique their cooking process is and also the chicken is halal"

Latest R.

We first tried Maryland chicken when we lived in Melbourne, FL and loved it! This past weekend we checked google for one in our area, the closest being this Pompano location; totally worth our 40 minute drive! It didn’t disappoint! Chicken was juicy, tender and very tasty 😋 The lady at the counter

Rina M.

DELICIOUS fried chicken but with ZERO batter and fried in peanut oil. Extremely reasonably priced. Great for everyone especially someone like me who searches out great food for a great price. This place is very casual. I usually just do take-out. They also have shrimp dishes. And unique foods like l

Travel C.

Tried for the first time. This place is the BOMB!! Gizzard dinner with a leg on the side. Gizzards so fresh and cooked perfectly. Chicken leg the same. Great flavor, seasoned properly. Now the a surprise because most places never get it right was the Cole slaw. Oh my goodness. Fresh and delicious. G

Ryan R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We're known for generous Southern-style fried chicken dinners, crispy wings, fresh sides, and satisfying seafood platters served in Pompano Beach.

  • Fried Chicken: Our fried chicken menu spans individual pieces and hearty dinner combos with fries, slaw, and a roll, all the way up to family-sized buckets. Representative items include Breast Only, Leg Only, Thigh Only, 2 PC Breast Dinner Includes Fries, Slaw & Roll, 21 PC Bucket Includes Pint Of Slaw 8 Rolls & Large Box Of Fries, and 15 PC Mix Bucket Includes Pint Of Slaw, 6 Rolls 1 Large Box Of Fries.
  • Wings: From single-serving dinners to party-ready buckets, our whole wings come paired with classic sides or on their own. Representative items include Wing Only, 2 pc Whole Wing Dinner Includes Fries, Slaw & Roll, 5 Pc Whole Wings Dinner Fries, Slaw & Roll, 9 PC Whole Chicken Wings, and 25 Pc Wing Bucket Includes 1 Pint Cole Slaw & 6 Rolls.
  • Salads: Our cold sides selection features creamy coleslaw, potato salad, and macaroni salad available by the pint or individual portion. Representative items include Coleslaw, Individual Coleslaw, 1 Pint Of Slaw, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, and Individual Macaroni Salad.
  • Seafood: Our seafood offerings include shrimp dinners, clam strips, fish and chips, and a loaded seafood platter for a satisfying catch. Representative items include Fish & Chips Dinner, Clam Strips, Clam Strips Dinner, 8 Pc Shrimp Dinner, 16 Pc Shrimp Dinner, and Seafood Platter.
  • Drinks: We offer a straightforward selection of cold drinks to complement your meal, including soda, tea, sports drinks, and water. Representative items include Can Soda, Arizona Tea, Gatorade, and Water.

Additionally, explore Dinner and Southern Food.

We are also known for Fried Chicken Restaurant and Halal Food.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Where are you located?

We are located in Pompano Beach, FL at 1821 NE 36th St

What areas do you serve?

Our location

Map showing the location of Maryland Fried Chicken on 1821 NE 36th St in Pompano Beach
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