Dear Food Diary:
I’ve never met anyone who didn’t absolutely love fried chicken. Yes, there are a few health nuts who takes the skin off and swear by the evidence of flavor even so (whatever *rolling eyes*). Anyways…

When Gilt City had a deal for Fatta Cuckoo’s fried chicken dinner for 4 ($80), I rung up my ChubbyChicas immediately. But shortly after, I was off to Japan and missed my finger lickin’ date.

My friend J reported “best fried chicken I’ve ever had”.

With that kind of endorsement, you can bet your drumstick I had to try it ma’self.

Casual, colorful and full of in your face art pieces on the walls. It isn’t a huge space and there was this cozy friendliness. Like being in a friends home in Brooklyn, though I guess also because the night we were there, it wasn’t crowded.

Drinks names like “Don’t tell Carly!”, “Straight to Voicemail” and “Retail Therapy”? I’m in. We giggled at the sight of the panda. So random, yet hilarious and cute.

A little booze to prep for our total pig out chicken out? (thank you, thank you, I’ll be here tomorrow)

Fried Chicken Dinner with 2 sides
We got a mix of dark and white meat, though I’m definitely a dark meat girl (like 99% of my peoples).  Brined and buttermilk battered, celery root puree, gorgonzola pickled celery and carrots. Plus, a side of house made hot sauce.

The exterior is superbly crunchy, it held it all together nicely without falling off at the bite. Total thumbs up. The nice crust had a darker hue than usual. There were a lot of different spices in the background, but a sweeter note seemed to predominate. Think cinnamon and nutmeg. Nicely balanced by the tangy hot sauce, similar to that of buffalo wings, but better.

I loved the flavors and uniqueness of their version and to be honest, I totally enjoyed it. But, I’m a more savory girl and Seersucker’s take is still my favorite. That said, if the girls asked me to go, who am I to refuse.

The sides change from time to time, but there’s always bacon with a totally wilted green, otherwise known as a pot of veggies with love. In our case, we had swiss chard with almonds. There was bacon, enough said.

Coconut Creme Pie
Came highly recommended by our waitress/awesome bartender. As good as any. I can’t remember much since I was on a chicken high.

Because it was also one of our birthdays, we got a shot to end an pretty fabulous night. Thanks bartender lady! Sorry I’m so bad with names! But we sure left happy.

If you’re also a fried chicken addict, I’d say give this place a try. I forsee my chicas and I returning for more. And bringing StalkerBoy if he behaves.

P.S. Chubby’s Rating: 

fattacuckoo.com
63 Clinton St
212.353.0570