Jollibee - Best Fast Food Fried Chicken by USA TODAY in 2025

Jollibee has officially been recognized as the best in the business when it comes to fried chicken. In the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, the global brand claimed the No. 1 spot on the list of Best Fast Food Fried Chicken — a major achievement in a highly competitive category.

Every year, USA TODAY brings together a group of food and travel experts to help pick the top fast food spots across the country, and then lets readers decide the winners. This year, Jollibee’s famous Chickenjoy took the top spot. With its crispy outside, juicy inside and signature gravy that fans can’t get enough of, it’s no surprise the dish earned such high praise from both voters and critics.

Jollibee joins an impressive list of finalists, including KFC, Church’s Texas Chicken and Popeyes, but it was the global brand’s loyal customer base and consistent quality that helped push it to the front of the pack.

Jollibee has grown to more than 100 locations across North America and over 1,700 worldwide. It’s now the largest and fastest-growing Asian restaurant brand in the world. Being named the best by USA TODAY’s readers is another sign that the brand’s momentum isn’t slowing down — more people are discovering what makes Jollibee special, and they keep coming back for that joyful, flavorful experience.

For Jollibee, being named the best isn’t just about great fried chicken — it’s about delivering an experience that keeps people coming back. And with Chickenjoy leading the way, the brand shows no signs of slowing down.