Chicken Licken

Bbq sauce excellent everything made from scratch. Bbq and brisket had just the right amount of smoke, great French fries and the Mac and cheese will make you slap your momma! Awesome Fathers Day Dinner on I95!!! We will be back.

On the road. stopped because of Unilocal reviews. Excellent collard greens, green beans and okra & tomatoes. Chopped BBQ and BBQ brisket had excellent flavor… unfortunately full of fat. The chopped bbq had a ¼″ of grease at the bottom of the plate and at least ²⁄₅ of meat consisted of fat. Delapidated but clean place with friendly staff.

Best St. Louis ribs I’ve ever had! You’ve got to try it.

Great interstate stop! The fried shrimp and hushpuppies were on point!
Friends had mixed reviews on the pork and ribs. It ranged from average to awesome… It apparently wasn’t too bad, they saved none for me.
The spot is basically a trailer, with some outdoor seating and a one person restroom. If you’re looking for a fancy, «clean» looking place you might had better go elsewhere, but if you’re looking for some good olé southern fried greatness, make the stop!
Staff was friendly and engaging, weather was great so we enjoyed our meal outside. Glad we made the leap of faith!

My mom and I were looking for a place to live while taking a road trip home from Florida. Thanks to Unilocal I found this place right off of 95. Don’t be put off by the location… It’s at a gas station. The fried chicken was on point. Came with a sweet roll. I got collared greens and mash potatoes as my sides. I wouldn’t recommend the mashed at all in the future. My mom got Mac and cheese and TO DIE FOR hush puppies! People griped about the workers being rude and unfriendly… I disagree. They were polite but busy working… Obvious you can’t just chit chat. Stop if you are traveling by.

The fried chicken here is amazing!
As previous reviews have mentioned, this is not your typical restaurant or take-​out spot. In fact, I was about to walk away because the sanitation rating is a C. However, the online reviews and the number of locals frequenting the establishment spurred my curiosity. The menu is actually quite extensive, and most people take their food to go, though there is seating inside.
I loved the juicy and nearly perfectly fried chicken. However, the mac and cheese as well as the collards were only alright. The cheese was obviously thrown into the boiling water and then strained with the macaroni, leading to a somewhat gritty nature.
One of the best parts: no indigestion afterwards!
In summary, a local, hidden spot just off the highway that I would recommend trying if you are feeling adventurous.

The place looks like a total dive and well, it is, but the brisket and fried chicken is so good. The sides might possibly be microwaved and the AC may have been turned up a tad high but man the brisket was good.
You know that red ring that appears around meat when it’s smoked for a long time low and slow? Yeah, this meat had it. I chose the brisket platter with 2 sides: Cole slaw and green beans… both not bad but the shining star was the brisket of course.
I’m telling you, don’t let the appearance of this place deter you. You might just miss out on a tasty morsel or two.

Absolutely disappointed relayed on the reviews of others and expected something out of this world instead I got something out of the microwave. Nonchalant atmosphere and cleanest not a priority.
I will not be back

Stopped by here on the way back home from SC. It’s right off the intersection, right next to this gas station. The outside isn’t much appealing, and neither is the inside lol. But the food is good, even though there were a number of items not available, since it was pretty late in the day. They had a health standard score of C, but the food was good. I got the combo plate of BBQ chicken and 2 sides which were mash & gravy, and sweet corn.

Stopped here on a road trip to Florida. To me SC=Good BBQ wherever you stop. And this place got good reviews whichever site we looked at. I ordered the chopped pork sandwich. It was horrible. Chunks of fat and I swear some bones in there with a bunch of sauce dumped on top. And sweet corn sounded good but when on my plate it was corn straight out of a can. Also mac and cheese was mushy. I left about everything on my plate and went for one of the bf’s ribs. A tad bit better but not much. What a disappointment and waste of a meal in SC.

OK, This Hardeeville exit is one of my favorite stops and has several decent places to eat especially being right off 95. Our sailing team has now officially made this where we stop to eat on the way home from several Florida and Georgia regattas. This time we tried out Chicken Licken. It has two Unilocal spots and one said 3.5 and the other 4.5 stars and both have a decent amount of reviews. I hoped it was 4.5 and not 3.5 in our opinion. Although I don’t think I can give it a 5 I know it is worthy a 4. Really good southern food. And very reasonable. I had chicken gizzards and fries. Yes, somewhat chewy but gizzards are chewy. Fried perfectly and good flavor and the fries were pretty good. Did not see mustard handy which I like with my ketchup on the fries so did without. Not much room inside but it was relatively slow tonight and the 6 of us sat and ate. Kids had chicken fingers, shrimp, and chicken. Everyone seemed to like their food and I liked how fast it was. We took our obligatory picture of the elephants across the street at a fireworks store. And were out of Hardeeville in less than 30 – 45 minutes. We will be back!

OK, this is totally a duplicate of my other review for the same spot. Want to make sure whoever looks for this place can find my review and it has 2 spots on Unilocal.
OK, This Hardeeville exit is one of my favorite stops and has several decent places to eat especially being right off 95. Our sailing team has now officially made this where we stop to eat on the way home from several Florida and Georgia regattas. This time we tried out Chicken Licken. It has two Unilocal spots and one said 3.5 and the other 4.5 stars and both have a decent amount of reviews. I hoped it was 4.5 and not 3.5 in our opinion. Although I don’t think I can give it a 5 I know it is worthy a 4. Really good southern food. And very reasonable. I had chicken gizzards and fries. Yes, somewhat chewy but gizzards are chewy. Fried perfectly and good flavor and the fries were pretty good. Did not see mustard handy which I like with my ketchup on the fries so did without. Not much room inside but it was relatively slow tonight and the 6 of us sat and ate. Kids had chicken fingers, shrimp, and chicken. Everyone seemed to like their food and I liked how fast it was. We took our obligatory picture of the elephants across the street at a fireworks store. And were out of Hardeeville in less than 30 – 45 minutes. We will be back!

Okay fried chicken, pretty good Mac n cheese, tasty sweet corn. The place is simple and serves up all varieties of soul food.

Best fried chicken EVER! Mac and cheese was awesome as well. True southern food and easy to stop at right off I-​95. Best place to eat at this exit (in my opinion!)

UP THERE WITH THE BEST RIBS I HAVE EVER HAD! Would have loved to try the seafood boil but it is cooked to order takes about 20, which they tell you straight away. Since we were doing just a quick lunch off of I 95 going south,… I opted for RIBS. Hubby had oyster po boy he says 4.5 stars. Kids had chicken tenders quick were great! Another had fried shrimp. Overall VERY pleased. A warning though it is a dive! If you don’t like divy places skip it. We found authentic food that the locals were all lined up for too. About five tables outside,… Kinda small inside maybe 4 tables and a couple 2 seaters. Probably not for a very large group unless sitting outside.

Please please please, DO NOT come here if you want to be served in anything resembling a normal amount of time. On a Sunday 800 mile drive I stopped by to grab a non fast food lunch. I understand that it is made to order but this stretched the bounds of reasonableness. The kitchen operated as if it was opening day. When the food finally arrived the French fries were undercooked my fried livers had been in the styrofoam box too long and were soggy. While they weren’t crispy, they were delicious.

First time here… decided to try the fried chicken… AMAZING!!! Cooked perfectly, and my sides were very solid as well. (Got baked beans and Mac & Cheese) Everything was perfect. Will have to try the BBQ the next time here, as I overheard one patron say this was the best BBQ in the state.

Give it five stars dont let the apperance of building fool you great food great prices friendly hometown people retirees watching tv having a goodtime

Amazing food!!! Definitely a must stop on a road trip! Right off the highway, super convenient! Friendly smiling service! Have to stop on the way home

What a freakin surprise! A small chicken shack right off the 95. When you are traveling and you want to taste some local fare and not have to search all over the place — Chickin Lickin made it super convenient. My dad put gas in the car and I went on the other side to place the order. I had the shrimp po’boy with fries and it was HUGE! The shrimp was fresh, it wasn’t over cooked, the fries were piping hot, just like I like them!
Along with that, be prepared, this isn’t a huge restaurant, its a small shack on the side of the road and they are doing their best to get people in and out. If they have a large amount of to-​go orders (which I am sure is normal) the front of the shack tends to get a little crowded. Its all good, go have a seat, go outside, go back to your car, make use of your time. It takes them some time to get your food done, but you won’t be disappointed — TRUST!
I hope I can make my way back to Hardeeville, and when I do, guess where I am going CHICKIN LICKIN!

Arrived just after noon — there was a decent flow of customers but not extremely busy
Ordered the Smoked Turkey plate with 2 sides — Candied Yams & Hush Puppies
Wife ordered 2 meat combo: asked for BBQ chicken but it was not available. She got the fried chicken instead with brisket & baked beans/​french fries.
Her chicken was extremely dried out. Difficult to chew; jerky texture. Needless to say; extremely disappointing. Make us wait for fresh chicken to be cooked… don’t make us wait 15 – 20 minutes and give us old chicken. That is wrong.
My turkey was tasty but had zero «smokiness» about it. It does not have that distinctive smoke ring and flavour expected. Not bad: but not what I was hoping for. The candied yams were overly sweetened.
The portions were small compared to the price of $ 25 for the both of us. I got 3 thin slices of turkey — she got the two dried up small pieces of chicken; 3 thin fatty pieces of overcooked brisket. Sides were the size of a small section of a Hefty paper plate.
We were both left underwhelmed and are in search for a redemption SC BBQ meal.

Great stop while pumping gas on a road trip! The wait time is long but worth it. If you don’t like southern fried food skip it. If you do or want to try it then you won’t regret it

We randomly stopped at this place after we got gas on our long drive. We are definitely coming back on our way home. I got a beef brisket place with greens and red beans and rice. My friend got the BBQ snack with greens.
Everything was awesome. We definitely recommend this homey place to everyone !

Really true home cooked bbq, fried chicken, mac and cheese, collards, fried okra. Don’t come in here thinking fancy or gourmet. Decent fried livers, good dirty rice with livers, fried chicken is pretty good and cooked to order. Unfortunately they were out of ribs and brisket. A gentleman was on the side of the restaurant throwing ribs on a wood burning smoker. The chopped bbq was pretty fatty. This is just like a backyard bbq.

We find this place going to NC from FL. It was right off I-​95 which was good for us. It’s a small place but it was very clean when we came in. My mom got the corn beef hash breakfast and I got the shrimp basket platter. The food was the bomb and the prices were very reasonable for the amount they give you. We highly recommend it!

Food ROCKS, Fried Chicken is a must have!
Cooked fresh to order, so sometimes have a wait if multiple orders are in, but well worth it!
Brisket is delish too, but they have run out in the past, another sign of how good it is.
Love the fried okra as well.

I have eaten at Paula dean’s, the wilkes and other reputed establishments only to say this place rocks. We originally stopped due to the catchy name, but found all sorts of morsels of goodness, nothing over nor under done. …I can still taste bbq sauce and ribs, fried chicken, green beans, hush puppies (fyi I usually dislike these) fried okra, mac and cheese… its in my map of stops, I love it. .if our taste buds are the sane you might also…

A funky little BBQ joint just off the highway with some darn good food at reasonable prices. Nothing fancy but deliciously good down home fried chicken and country sides to boot. Worth the stopover.

«The meal was not good! I had the beef brisket at $ 9.99 and it was dry and full of fat and a very small portion. For the sides I had collard greens and sweet potatoes which was pretty good. I’m sure they will not see us there again!»

Stumbled on this place twice while going to and coming from Florida. Pretty darn good Barbecue and low country seafood. This time I had the fried oysters, they were fresh and tasty. My wife the pork (shredded not pulled) Sides were good, the mac and cheese was very tasty. Don’t be put off by the size of the place, it’s just darn good food. We’ll definitely eat there again.

On our way to Florida… convenient from I-​95. Chicken was ok… have had better. Meat portions were kind of on the small side for the price they were charging for South Carolina. Sides were good. We had Fried Okra, Gumbo Rice, Collared Greens… all were good. I would have given it more stars if the meat portions were bigger or the price a bit more reasonable.

Off the highway, right next to a Gas station I filled up at. The wood smoke filled the air. Wasn’t hungry but could not resist so took the Ribs, the Collards and the Okra/​Tomatoes for takeout to eat that night after a long trip down I95. Incredible. If I could have tried the whole menu I would have. Conch salad, Oyster Po-​boys and all manner of sides… this place is worth a stop no matter what time of day you happen by.

Great ribs, smoked turkey and country cooking. Must try the Mac n cheese!

Great Q. Excellent sides. My wife and I have stopped here several times on the way to FL. The smoker and the stack of hickory are right outside. This trip my wife had the chicken livers and said they were the best she had ever eaten. And she is a connoisseur of chicken livers. They have dirty rice, okra, collard greens and such. Very friendly folks.