Do you ever get a hankering for the crispy, juicy creation that is fried chicken? We're back with a new and improved fried chicken trail that hits all the best places and a couple of new restaurants on our radar. It's a fried chicken paradise out there, and we're hitting all of our favorites. Come along on this delicious journey to find the best fried chicken in Kansas. Let's get crunching!

Before we get started, here's a link to the trail if you want to look through it ahead of time or bookmark it for later. Are you ready for an adventure in fried chicken? I hope you've saved room!

The whole trip takes about nine hours, so I suggest taking your next three-day weekend and planning somewhere to stay in between! It's a great way to explore Kansas and how much we love chicken. You may even want to spend a night at a cute airbnb and turn it into a mini vacation! Kansas fried chicken is worth going out of your way for.

1. Barto's Idle Hour - 201 Santa Fe St., Frontenac, Kansas

First stop on our tour (if you're heading east to west) is

Barto's Idle Hour in Frontenac, Kansas. They've got amazing fried chicken as well as sides, which makes it a solid start to this amazing Kansas fried chicken trail.

2. Chicken Annie's - 498 E K47 Hwy., Girard, Kansas

Don't get too full just yet! Next up is a Kansas classic - Chicken Annie's. They've been feuding with other local chicken places since they started, and they've got great assets to work with. First, the chicken is amazing by itself. Then, you can choose from all sorts of sides, including spaghetti. Finally, these onion straws really make dinner here a special event.

3. Chicken Mary's - 1133 E 600th Ave., Pittsburg, Kansas

Chicken Mary's is Chicken Annie's fiercest competitor, and has been for years. Plenty of Kansans (including you readers) argue all the time about who makes the better chicken. Personally, I love both restaurants, but it's hard to choose when both places make such good chicken. Their fluffy mashed potatoes, crispy french fries, and juicy chicken keeps me coming back for more. You'll have to try it yourself!

4. Go Chicken Go - 1000 S Harrison St., Olathe, Kansas

After that is Go Chicken Go, a northeast Kansas and Kansas City chain with a couple locations around the area. They make everything from fried chicken to gizzards and livers, so feel free to try all sorts of chicken parts fried to perfection. This place will really tug on your heartstrings.

5. Olpe Chicken House - 8 KS-99, Olpe, Kansas

Next up is another Kansas classic, Olpe Chicken House. You can't visit this area without stopping by Olpe, and tasting the amazing chicken hiding within. It makes you think back to fried chicken in your childhood, which is what I love the most about this restaurant. Devour the nostalgic flavors of home at this Kansas favorite.

6. Brookville Hotel - 105 E Lafayette Ave., Abilene, Kansas

The Brookville Hotel, also known as Legacy Kansas, is a restaurant that serves good fried chicken, but you're also getting an experience with your meal. This restaurant has history, having served Kansas since 1915, though it has moved from Brookville to Abilene because they needed a new building and more customers to keep the history alive.

7. L&T Family Restaurant - 1016 Main St., Goodland, Kansas

Last but not least (or first, if you live in western Kansas) we have L&T Family Restaurant, where you can enjoy fresh fried chicken and plenty of great sides alongside it. But don't leave without ordering some dessert! After all of this savory fried chicken, you should treat yourself to something sweet.

Who do you think makes the best fried chicken in Kansas? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! And if know another down-home eatery, nominate it for a chance to be featured. We might just write about it!

If you've already tasted all of these plates of fried chicken, you might want to check out our list of the best chicken fried steak in Kansas instead.