Jollibee hailed 'Best Fast Food Fried Chicken' by USA Today
Jollibee's Chickenjoy isn't just beloved in the Philippines, but in the United States as well.
The Filipino food joint achieved the top spot among fast food fried chicken restaurants in the US, according to a voting poll organized by USA Today.
In their latest 10Best article, where the newspaper's editors and readers independently select what goes into the list, Jollibee placed at the number one spot in terms of fast food chains serving up the "most outstanding fried chicken."
"With 100 stores in North America, and more than 1,500 stores internationally, Jollibee is the largest and fastest-growing Asian restaurant company in the world," USA Today described.
"They're best known for Chickenjoy, the signature juicy, flavorful fried chicken. Order it in buckets or accompanied by sides — and don't forget to dip it in their silky gravy," it added.
The Filipino food place managed to outdo the likes of other popular chicken brands in the country such as Popeyes and Chick-fil-A.
Jollibee was followed by Guatemalan chain Pollo Campero in second place and Guthrie's Chicken in third. In succeeding ranks are Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders, Popeyes, Golden Chick, Chick-fil-A, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, and Bojangles.
Jollibee USA celebrated the ranking on its social media pages and expressed its gratitude to its customers for their support.
"A huge thank you to all our fans! USA Today's 10Best has named our Chickenjoy the best fast food fried chicken thanks to you!" they wrote.
As of September 2023, Jollibee operates over 1,500 stores, 1,150 of which are in the Philippines. Its reach extends to countries like Taiwan, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain.
Its signature dish is the so-called "Chickenjoy," which can be ordered with several sides, including rice and gravy, fries, buttered corn, and spaghetti.