Scenes from the Old South - Scene 37

Fried Chicken

Fried chicken -- and who makes the best — is a topic that will start many a fight in the South. In Georgia, there are as many opinions on the best fried chicken as there are options. Paste recently under the jealousy-inducing task of seeking out the best option in each state. Of course, there are a few things that "The Best Fried Chicken Ever" must have: a thin, crispy skin; the meat needs to be juicy and tender; and, most importantly, it has to taste just as amazing when it is pulled out of the fridge at 2 a.m. for a sneaky snack.