The chicken is everything you hope for when you envision roasted bird – juicy and tender, with a flavorful, lightly crisp skin. Part of what makes it special here are the creamy garlic sauce and the variety of sides – try the fresh-tasting Mediterranean-style coleslaw with lemon juice and olive oil, creamy or spicy hummus, or the other sides here to enjoy the entire experience. Dining in or taking out, you won’t get a better bird or accompaniments – so say our readers, who again send the award to Poulet du Jour.
233 PCH, HB 310-376-6620 www.pouletdujour.com
Runner-up: Chicken Dijon, 2515 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, (310) 370-770, www.chickendijonredondobeach.com
