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Some of the best food you'll ever have can be found in restaurants tucked away from the well-traveled path, hidden gems waiting to show off a dish that you will remember for years to come. This is especially true for fried chicken, a meal so popular that many restaurants around the country have put their own twist on the dish.
According to a list compiled by Cheapism, the best "hole-in-the-wall" fried chicken joint in all of Tennessee is Jackie's Dream in Knoxville, which has has perfected its take on the classic dish. Jackie's Dream, which has a 4.7 star rating on Google and more than 1,600 reviews, is located at 1008 E. Woodland Avenue.
Keep reading to see what the site had to say about this spot serving "fantastic" fried chicken:
"You can get regular fried chicken or Nashville hot, but either way, this is soul food made with care. Need sides with your chicken? Consider the collard greens, fried green tomatoes, or beans (pinto, white, or green). While this place just looks like a boring cement box from the outside, it's the food that counts."
See the full list at cheapism.com to read up on more of the best hidden spots for fried chicken around the country. You can also check out our previous coverage of the Tennessee eatery that serves the best breakfast sandwich in the state.