Taste of Home Magazine: Mama Dip's Kitchen Serves The Best Fried Chicken In North Carolina

Posted Apr 1, 2024
Taste of Home gathered up a list of the best spot in each state to find fried chicken, from true Southern delicacies in the Deep South to even incredible dishes up North and even a few surprises like vegan chicken. Mama Dip's Kitchen has been a staple of the Chapel Hill, North Carolina community for decades, opened by Mildred Council, Mama Dip herself. (iHeartMedia)

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