It is dirt cheap, finger-lickin' good and served within seconds, so it's no wonder Britain is in the midst of a fried chicken explosion.
But the soaring demand for golden, crispy chicken dripping in grease has inevitably sparked a boom in takeaways across the country.
From independent outlets that have created a loyal customer base to fast-food giants such as KFC, you don't have to walk far to get your fried chicken fix in Britain anymore.
Whether you love or hate that unmistakable aroma of chicken wafting from the scorching hot oil trays, it's not going away anytime soon - as KFC is gearing up to open 500 new stores across the UK over the next ten years.
With the fast-food giant plotting to expand its empire with a £1.5billion investment, independent chicken shop owners say they do not feel threatened and have vowed to compete.
