weve been serving big juicy, full-flavored fried chicken to the neighborhood for the last 50 years. its chicken genius.
Spicier Spicy Chicken
try our spiciest, juiciest, crunchiest chicken ever made in fresh batches all day long. its the spicy chicken that bites back.
Church's Crispy Taco
introducing our new crispy chicken taco. perfectly seasoned chicken, real cheddar cheese, garden fresh shredded lettuce all on a freshly made crisp flour taco.
Boneless Wings
every day is game day with churchs wild wings. try our fresh wings hand-tossed and made to order in one of our four new tasty sauces. choose from buffalo hot, buffalo medium, honey bbq, or sweet & spicy.
Tender StripsTM
delicious all white meat chicken tenders available in spicy or original. choose your favorite dipping sauce and youre good to go.
Original Chicken Sandwich
a satisfying crispy chicken sandwich made with tender, juicy chicken cooked to golden perfection and topped off with tasty mayo and fresh lettuce on a sesame seed bun. its no wonder churchs is your new favorite place for chicken sandwiches.
Double Chicken N Cheese
twice as nice. two all white chicken patties cooked to golden perfection, topped with crispy lettuce and mayo and covered with two delicious slices of american cheese, all on a sesame seed bun. its double the flavor.
Southern Style Chicken Sandwich
youre looking at your new favorite chicken sandwich, the southern style chicken sandwich. a delicious all white chicken breast served with crunchy pickles on a toasted bun. its chicken genius with a pickle. (available at participating restaurants)
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
youll enjoy every bite of this crispy chicken sandwich covered with delicious spicy mayo and garden-fresh lettuce on a sesame seed bun. its the taste you crave at your new favorite place for chicken sandwiches.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
this crispy chicken sandwich is topped of with fresh lettuce and a saucy, bold flavor. one taste and youll know why your favorite place for chicken is now your new favorite place for the chicken sandwich.
Honey Bbq Chicken Sandwich
this tender juicy chicken sandwich is heaven on a sesame seed bun. add garden-fresh lettuce and our sweet and smoky barbecue flavor and your new favorite chicken sandwich is good to go.
Spicy Southern Style Chicken Sandwich
just like the southern style chicken sandwich, only with a nice spicy kick. youll love our quarter pound delicious all white chicken breast, served with crunchy pickles and our yummy spicy mayo on a toasted bun. f.y.i. youre gonna need a bigger drink.
Classic Sides
Honey-butter Biscuits
our biscuits are hand made all day long and glazed with our famous sweet-and-savory honey butter.
Jalapeno Peppers
squeeze one of these juicy peppers on your chicken and bring the heat. cold drinks sold separately.
French Fries
the classic side. potatoes cooked until theyre crispy and golden brown. great on their own. even better with chicken. and now, they're even crispier and tastier.
Corn-on-the-cob
this crunchy backyard favorite is slathered in butter and bursting with flavor.
Fried Okra
breaded and bite-sized, this crunchy veggie always seems to disappear by the boxful. available in select locations.
Mashed Potatoes With Gravy
just like mom used to make. maybe better. whipped to perfection and topped with savory gravy.
Jalapeno Cheese Bombers
spicy jalapeno bits mixed with creamy cheddar cheese and fried into crunchy goodness.
Coleslaw
when the chicken is hot, cool down your mouth with our creamy, tangy slaw.
Signature Sauces
Creamy Jalapeno
its the perfect taste sensation with a jalapeno bite. turn up the heat with this exciting tasty dipping sensation.
Bbq
lifes a picnic with this backyard barbecue taste. youll love the smoky flavor with just the right hint of awesome.
Honey Mustard
its mustard with a sweet kick and your chicken will be naked without it.
Ranch
rich, creamy and light with the all kinds of boom. try it with our chicken and your taste buds will thank you.
Desserts
Apple Pie
juicy delicious sliced apples sprinkled in cinnamon and wrapped in a mouth-watering flaky crust. its a sweet way to complement your meal.
Strawberry Shortcake
start with one of our handmade honey-butter biscuits. top it off with fresh strawberries and whipped cream and treat yourself to a little taste of home.
Church reasoned that the food service industry would have to change its approach in order to capitalize on the opportunities created by population growth and increased mobility. By cutting the frills common to the restaurant industry philosophy of the day, Church felt he could deliver his product profitably at low cost with a more efficient use of capital and employees.
The first "Church's Fried Chicken to Go" was located in downtown San Antonio, across the street from the Alamo. The restaurant sold only fried chicken. Church added French fries and jalapeños to the menu in 1955. George Church's idea paid off, and at the time of his death in 1956, four Church's were open. Other members of the family became active in the business, and by 1962 the chain had grown to eight locations in San Antonio.
George W. "Bill" Church, Jr. assumed chief operating responsibility for the family business in 1962. His father had already proved the economic viability of a low-overhead food outlet serving take-out food at a modest price. Bill Church dreamed of building the business into a nationwide organization.
Church and his management team stuck to the basics, and from 1962 to 1965 concentrated on rapid but tightly controlled expansion limited to the San Antonio area. By 1965, Bill Church and his older brother Richard had perfected a marinating formula for Church's Fried Chicken that could be re-created almost anywhere in the world. The formula remains a closely guarded secret.