Mother Clucker
Crispy breast dunked in honey hot sauce, blue cheese mayo, crunchy slaw, and house-made pickles.
Ultimate Guide to the Best Fried Chicken in Calgary
We’re obsessed with fried chicken (and proud of it) – from the first crunch to the last bite.
Finding the perfect fried chicken can be a clucking challenge…unless you know where to look. Two sisters have made it their mission to serve up crispy, juicy birds and scratch-made sides that taste like home (if home had a Top Chef winner in the kitchen).
Welcome to Cluck N Cleaver’s ultimate guide, where chef-crafted recipes, halal-certified sourcing, scratch-made sides, and seamless takeout and service come together. Dive into Chef Nicole Gomes’s award-winning secrets, explore signature menu items from classic pieces to party packs, and get the inside scoop on Calgary’s halal fried chicken scene, catering services, and how to get your faves fast.
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect chicken sandwich, ordering a game-day feast, or just craving something golden-crispy with a side of flaky buttermilk biscuits, this guide is your inside scoop on what makes our fried chicken the talk of the town.
Why Cluck N Cleaver is Calgary’s Fried Chicken Favorite
We’re not your average chicken joint. We’re a family-owned, sister-powered restaurant group cluckin’ serious about quality, where we only use fresh, never frozen chicken from a 4th-generation Canadian family farm. Every bird is humanely raised, halal-certified, antibiotic & hormone-free. Our fried chicken is marinated in buttermilk and hand-breaded to lock in moisture and maximize crunch.
The result? Mother cluckin’ juicy meat with a golden, crispy crust that keeps locals coming back for more.
Chef Nicole Gomes: Elevating Fried Chicken to New Heights
Chef Nicole Gomes (yes, that Nicole — Top Chef Canada: All-Stars winner and Beat Bobby Flay champion) brings her chef expertise to every recipe.
Her proprietary spice blend and optimized cooking temperatures ensure perfect texture. Marinating each piece in rich buttermilk, layering secret seasonings, and pressure-frying to seal in juices guarantees each bite bursts with balanced flavour and tender succulence, setting Cluck N Cleaver apart in Calgary’s competitive landscape.
Sister Act: Francine's Farm-Fresh Vision
Working alongside her is sister Francine Gomes, Cluck N Cleaver’s Director of Poultry. Francine knows chicken inside and out—literally.
Before opening the restaurant, she raised over 200 chickens on her hobby farm in the Kootenays, and she now oversees sourcing, quality control, and the brand’s commitment to humane, ethical farming. Together, they’ve built a fried chicken experience that’s as thoughtful as it is crave-worthy.
Our Commitment to Local Sourcing, Halal & Quality
Our halal certification means every chicken meets strict Islamic dietary guidelines, but more than that, it means you’re eating food you can feel good about. We partner with 4th-generation Canadian family-run farms to ensure humane raising, no hormones or antibiotics, and the freshest possible product. Local sourcing keeps our food quality high, our flavours fresh, and our community connections strong.
Quality Standards That Set Us Apart
We’re a takeout joint that actually likes to cook. Every morning, biscuits are baked from scratch, sauces are made in-house, and birds start brining. No shortcuts, no frozen imports—just the good stuff, made fresh daily. That’s why our customers say it’s good food fast, not fast food.
- • Proudly sourced from 4th-generation Canadian family farms for freshness, ethical practices, and unbeatable flavour.
- • Foothills Creamery dairy in our milkshakes and buttermilk brine, real butter in our biscuits, and scratch-made sauces, biscuits, and cookies prepared in-house daily.
- • No shortcuts—ever. Fresh, never frozen chicken, buttermilk-brined for hours, paired with biscuits baked fresh each morning and gravy made from our own pan drippings.
Because good food starts with real ingredients. We carefully choose daily.
Scratch-Made Sides: The Perfect Fried Chicken Companions
Our scratch-made sides and sauces aren’t afterthoughts—they’re part of the main event. They extend the quality theme beyond chicken, pairing every crisp piece with fresh-cut fries, buttermilk biscuits, house slaw, poutine, and savoury gravies crafted in-house.
Here’s a look at just some of our sides and sauces, showcasing how they enhance your meal.
| Side or Sauce | How It Clucks | The Yum Factor |
|---|---|---|
| All Natural Shoestring Fries | Golden & crispy | Crispy fries that travel |
| Buttermilk Biscuits | Baked daily | Soft, buttery & pillowy |
| Creamy Coleslaw | Flavour balance | Tangy-sweet dressing |
| House Made Gravy | Richness | House-made stock with pan drippings |
| Togarashi Mayo | Savoury-spicy kick | Japanese 7-spice blend folded into creamy mayo |
| Blue Cheese Mayo | Creaminess | Hand-whipped with aged Danish blue cheese |
| Hot Sauce | Heat & tang | House-made with real chilies & vinegar bite |
| Chipotle Lime Corn & Bean Salad | Fresh crunch | Fresh lime & cilantro pop. Fan fave! |
And don’t even get us started on dessert: scratch-baked cookies with gooey centres and just the right crunch, plus thick malt milkshakes worth all chickens crossing the road for.
Must-Try Fried Chicken Menu Items at Cluck N Cleaver
Cluck N Cleaver’s menu spans classic bone-in pieces to next-level chicken sandwiches, family packs, and combos—each option curated to showcase our crispy buttermilk-brined technique and chef-designed flavor profiles. Fresh, never frozen.
- • Drumsticks – Balanced ratio of dark meat and crispy crust for handheld satisfaction.
- • Thighs – Robust, juicy flavor with extra-crispy coating.
- • Breasts – Tender white meat that stays moist under our golden crust.
- • Boneless Bites – Our version of chicken nuggets… but better.
- • Wings – Pub-style split wings perfect for sharing, offering extra seasoning in each bite.
- • Tenders – All-white meat with a golden crunch, perfect for dips in our house-made sauces.
These pieces deliver layered textures and spice notes that highlight Chef Gomes’s culinary craftsmanship.
Standout Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Cluck N Cleaver’s fried chicken sandwiches feature ‘top secret’ spice breading on our signature fried chicken boneless pieces, breast or thigh, tossed or topped in house-made sauces and nestled inside handcrafted buns. All come on a toasted handmade potato bun.
The Clucker
Our classic sandwich. Crispy breast—bigger than ever—with crisp iceberg lettuce and mayo.
The Sando
Japanese-inspired, crispy juicy boneless thigh with togarashi mayo and tonkatsu sauce, topped with finely shredded cabbage.
Pollo Locco
Special Mexican 5-spice blend, hand-breaded boneless thigh topped with tangy tajín mayo and lime slaw.
Best Value Pack Options Under $10
Family on the go? Or just need a quick lunch? Our value packs serve up fresh food fast.
| Pack Name | Comes with… |
|---|---|
| Snack Tenders | A regular side and dipping sauce |
| Snack Boneless Bites | A regular side and dipping sauce |
| One Big Crispy Fried Thigh | A regular side |
| Clucker Snack Wrap Pack | Fries or coleslaw |
| Mother Cluck Snack Pack | Fries or coleslaw |
Must-Have Scratch-Made Sides and Sauces to Add-on
- All-natural shoestring fries tossed in seasoning salt for extra crunch.
- Soft & pillowy buttermilk biscuits served warm with real butter.
- Tangy coleslaw balancing spice-forward chicken.
- Rich, savoury gravy perfect for dipping or drizzling.
- Creamy blue cheese mayo and smoky chipotle aioli.
- Fresh-baked cookies and thick, creamy milkshakes – the sweet finish every fried chicken feast deserves.
Ordering the Best Fried Chicken in Calgary: Delivery and Takeout
Placing a takeout or delivery order for your favourite fried chicken in Calgary takes minutes through our easy online system or by phone.
Step-by-Step Online Ordering
- Browse the menu online and choose your chicken pieces, sandwiches, or packs.
- Choose your chicken, sides, and sauces to customize your meal.
- Pick Beltline or Walden for pickup, or choose delivery.
- Pay securely and track your order until it’s hot in your hands.
- Success: satisfy fried chicken cravings without leaving home or office.
Delivery Partners Serving Cluck N Cleaver
We partner with Calgary’s top delivery platforms—Uber Eats, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes—to bring chef-crafted fried chicken directly to your door.
Pro Tip! Use the Cluck N Cleaver app. You’ll get rewarded with loyalty points and no delivery fees (save 10% vs the other guys!).
Takeout & Pickup Options
Cluck N Cleaver locations offer pre-order for pickup for quick grab-and-go service, plus free local delivery zones within a 5 km radius of each restaurant. Whether you prefer to swing by after work or have a feast dropped to your couch, we’ve optimized convenience on our Cluck N Cleaver app.
P.S. Walden also has dine-in! Serving beer and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Calgary’s Halal Fried Chicken Scene
We’re proud to be voted “Calgary’s Best Halal Fried Chicken” – serving a diverse community without compromising on flavour, quality, or inclusivity.
Calgary’s halal fried chicken scene includes a range of local eateries, food trucks, and hidden gems. Cluck N Cleaver remains the only chef-led, award-winning destination combining premium ingredients, scratch sides, and seamless ordering under one roof.
The reason we’ve been voted “Best halal fried chicken in Calgary!”
Halal fried chicken ensures Calgary’s diverse communities enjoy top-quality comfort food prepared under ethical, faith-based guidelines—creating inclusive dining that appeals to everyone.
Quality and Ethics in Halal Sourcing
Halal sourcing goes beyond ritual slaughter; it mandates humane animal treatment, antibiotic-free farming, and transparent supply chains.
- • Animals raised in open-air barns.
- • No unnecessary feed additives or hormones.
- • Third-party inspection from farm to fryer.
This ethical approach delivers clean, trustworthy chicken that supports both animal welfare and consumer health.
Catering Services for Calgary Events & Group Gatherings
Whether you call it party food, team feeds, or big game spreads, we bring the crispy, juicy goodness in crowd-pleasing portions. Our fried chicken catering brings our signature fried chicken, sandwiches, and sides to corporate lunches to backyard bashes—straight from our coop to your crew.
Popular Fried Chicken Catering Menu Options
- Classic piece trays with a mix of drumsticks, thighs, breasts, and wings.
- Sandwich platters with The Mother Clucker, Pollo Loco, and more.
- Side bowls of fries, salads, biscuits, and gravy.
- Customizable sauce stations and beverage packages.
- Finger-food heroes like sliders, tenders, boneless bites, and wings.
Each option is designed to scale from intimate gatherings to large celebrations, delivering consistent, chef-driven flavour.
Why Choose Cluck N Cleaver for Your Fried Chicken Catering?
- Chef-crafted recipes that deliver crave-worthy flavour every single time.
- Halal-certified, antibiotic-free chicken sourced from local farms—happy birds, better bites.
- Scratch-made sides and sauces that turn any spread into a feast.
- On-time delivery and ready to serve, so you can focus on your guests.
Booking Fried Chicken Catering
- Contact our catering team via our online form with event date and guest count.
- Select menu items, serving style (buffet or boxed lunches), and dietary customizations.
- Confirm delivery or drop-off time and location.
- Finalize payment and receive event confirmation with a detailed itinerary.
- Enjoy: our streamlined process keeps feeding your flock stress-free.
Customer Reviews: What Calgary Loves About Cluck N Cleaver
“The Mother Clucker sandwich blew me away with its perfect spice balance.”
— Allison E, Calgary
“Hands-down the best fried chicken in town—crispy and never greasy.”
— Matt M, Calgary
Cluck N Cleaver Locations and Delivery Zones in Calgary
Cluck N Cleaver operates multiple Calgary restaurants, each serving core neighbourhoods with convenient hours and comprehensive delivery coverage.
Cluck N Cleaver Locations:
- Beltline – Just off 17th Ave close to downtown. Counter service, patio, takeout, delivery & catering.
- Walden – Indoor & patio dining, takeout, delivery & catering.
Calgary Neighbourhoods Covered by Our Delivery Services:
Our delivery zones include Beltline, Dover, Connaught, Killarney, Mission, Mount Royal, Silverado, Sunalta, and Walden—so most city residents can enjoy our fried chicken without leaving home.