Chicken Kitchen

4.5 ( 268 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM See Hours
$10–20
2516 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005, United States
+1 713-523-2323

Located in the heart of Houston, Chicken Kitchen is a beloved local gem that specializes in delicious chicken dishes. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, diners rave about the restaurant's inviting environment and exceptional service. Customers like Yafara Liz can’t get enough of the flavorful Spicy Cilantro sauce, dubbing it “yum yummy,” while Jacob Bauer appreciates the reasonable prices and the calm setting for a work lunch.

The quality of the food is a highlight, with many reviews pointing to the juicy chicken options, particularly the dark meat. Jillian Charon praises their rice and beans, noting that the rice has the perfect consistency. The sauces, especially mustard'n curry and spicy cilantro, bring vibrant flavors to dishes without overwhelming spiciness—just pure satisfaction. Virginia G Chavez enjoyed the original bowls, declaring the yellow rice “heaven” and noting the substantial portion sizes that leave diners full and satisfied.

Fans like Andy Mejia appreciate the “real homemade food vibes,” underscoring the restaurant's ability to create comforting meals that feel personal. With a reputation for exceptional meals and a commitment to quality, Chicken Kitchen stands out as a top choice for lunch or dinner in Rice Village.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Chicken Kitchen

Yafara Liz
Jul 2,2025
I love coming here I love how they are welcoming and especially that Spicy Cilantro sauce yum yummy
Jacob Bauer
Jun 18,2025
This is one of my handful of go-to's when I get lunch while at work. Food is great, service is excellent, and the atmosphere is calm when you want to dine-in at the restaurant. This is the original location of this chain company within Texas. The pricing of food at this restaurant is very reasonable for an inexpensive lunch outing.
Jillian Charon
Jun 14,2025
Very impressed the chicken was really juicy. Keep in mind thats dark meat so i can't speak for the breast. Regardless, meat was tender and juicy and the bowl I got had rice and beans in it. I'm happy to say the rice was the perfect consistency, not mush. Sauce was excellent too. Go for the spicy cilantro or the mustard'n curry. Note that neither are spicy but they have flavor and I like that. Vibe was nice, looks like they upgraded from dingy to comfortable. Have a pretty hard 4.5 star rule on google maps since they're pretty generous. Not many restaurants in Rice that pass the test. Figured I'd drop in and give it a shot. Happy I did.
Virginia G Chavez
Jun 4,2025
We had to original bowls, delicious flavorful chicken, the yellow rice is heaven. 2 cups of soup which accomplished the bowl perfectly. I was craving guac and also prefer the coleslaw.. yummy full and had left overs..
Andy Mejia
Apr 22,2025
Just left from here and felt a review was in order. Great food! I had a chicken wrap with all the fixings and it was delicious! I turned the corner to go pay for my meal and noticed all the really good looking sides for the plates. Can’t wait to come back. Real homemade food vibes.
L T
Apr 11,2025
Love the food here. Always fresh and tasty.
Peyton Vasquez
Apr 6,2025
I have never been disappointed with this place. I work in the area, so I came here pretty often. The quality and quantity are unbeatable for the price, especially in Rice Village. The staff super quick and always ready to provide great service. It’s hard to not recommend this place.
SC
Mar 6,2025
It's so good, they're always super kind and the service is quick. Get the spicy cilantro sauce for your chop chop bowl and get some plantains while your there.

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