#hot and steamy and fresh out of the fryer

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favorite flavor of cheese curd go

classic fried cheddar curds with a good ranch to dip in

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Willie Mae’s Scotch House #shejaunts

It is a known fact people travel from across the country to indulge in the rich flavors and colorful culture associated with New Orleans. While I may be biased since my maternal side of the family is from the Bayou State,  the fact remains that Louisiana has so much good food. Most people focus on the food found in the tourist-friendly city of New Orleans so when my family and I visited New Orleans a few years ago a friend of mine who was living there at the time suggested that we eat at Willie Mae’s Scotch House. It has received awards and been featured on the Food Network and other popular publications.

Fried Chicken from Willie Mae’s Scotch House

The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.  It came out piping hot right from the fryer coated in a thick batter similar to a fast food chicken place called Pioneer Chicken. The flavor was less than memorable and the side orders were nothing to write home about. It is definitely is an overstatement in my opinion to call it the best friend chicken in New Orleans. It was decent meal that satisfied our rumbling bellies and gave us enough energy to prowl the steamy streets of NOLA.

The majority of my family is from Baton Rouge so we ate at a few places around the Capital City including Parrain’s TJ’s Ribs, and Piccadilly . Hands down our favorite place was a little family run restaurant located in Zachary, Louisiana called Martha’s Bistro. Bay-bee! When I tell you that food came out fresh, hot, and delicious I am not lying! It was as if someone from our family had cooked that food for us personally.

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Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked with love. The red beans and rice were rich and creamy with the right amount of kick, the chicken was pan fried to perfection, and the hot water corn bread was buttery and with a crisp outside and soft warm inside.  So if I you are looking for the best fried chicken in Louisiana I suggest you make your way down the highway to Martha’s Bistro in Zachary, Louisiana. Bon Appetit!

The best fried chicken in Louisiana It is a known fact people travel from across the country to indulge in the rich flavors and colorful culture associated with New Orleans.