Our Story
Born from a passion for authentic Southern flavors and handcrafted quality, Slim Chickens has been serving premium chicken and comfort food since our founding.
Our Mission
To serve the best hand-breaded chicken and Southern comfort food made fresh daily, creating memorable dining experiences that bring communities together.
Every piece of chicken is hand-breaded to order, every sauce is made from scratch, and every meal is prepared with the care and attention you deserve. We believe great food starts with great ingredients and passionate people.
Our Core Values
Quality First
We never compromise on the quality of our ingredients or the care we put into every dish we serve.
Community Focus
We're more than a restaurant - we're a gathering place that brings people together over great food.
Fresh & Local
We source the freshest ingredients locally whenever possible to support our community and ensure quality.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in every aspect - from our food to our service to our restaurant atmosphere.
Meet Our Team
Sarah Johnson
Executive Chef
With over 15 years of culinary experience, Sarah leads our kitchen team in creating the perfect Southern flavors that define Slim Chickens.
Marcus Rodriguez
General Manager
Marcus ensures every guest has an exceptional experience, managing our operations with passion and dedication to customer service.
Emily Chen
Kitchen Manager
Emily oversees our daily food preparation, ensuring every dish meets our high standards for freshness and flavor consistency.
David Thompson
Head Server
David leads our front-of-house team, bringing warmth and Southern hospitality to every guest interaction and dining experience.
Our Journey
The Beginning
Founded in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a simple mission: serve the best hand-breaded chicken made fresh to order with a variety of unique sauces.
Expansion Begins
Opened our first franchise locations across Arkansas and began developing our signature menu items that would become customer favorites.
National Growth
Expanded to multiple states across the South and Midwest, bringing our authentic Southern flavors to new communities nationwide.
Innovation & Adaptation
Launched delivery and online ordering services while maintaining our commitment to fresh, hand-breaded chicken and exceptional quality.
Continued Excellence
Today we continue to serve premium chicken and Southern comfort food, always made fresh and always with the same passion that started it all.
Why Choose Slim Chickens?
Hand-Breaded Fresh Daily
Every piece of chicken is hand-breaded to order using our signature seasoning blend.
Made-from-Scratch Sauces
All our sauces are made fresh in-house daily with premium ingredients and unique flavor profiles.
Quality Ingredients
We source the finest ingredients and never compromise on quality or freshness.
Southern Hospitality
Our team provides warm, friendly service that makes every visit feel like coming home.