Delicious! Original Recipe Returns To These Texas Chicken Joints

The recipe that started it all for an iconic, Texas based fried chicken joint is making a comeback after being "retired" 57 years ago.

At a time when the convenience of takeout or "fast" food was just being realized and embraced in America, a chicken stand opened in San Antonio, right across from the Alamo

Customers could see through the windows, right into the kitchen as their food was prepared and 2 pieces of fried chicken, along with a roll, set peeps back .49 cents.

George W. Church Sr got the Church's Texas Chicken ball rolling in 1952 and, by 1967, was a roaring ... or, clucking I guess ... success. With many restaurants up and running across Texas in no time, the original recipe was modified to make prep smoother and faster.

"This is the recipe that started it all, now crafted just for you," said Church's Texas Chicken CEO Joe Guith in a press release. "This return is not only a return to our roots, but also a strategic move to drive our business forward. We’re confident that our guests will enjoy our exceptional recipe and iconic flavor, fueling our growth and success." - chron

While Church's Fried Chicken started in Texas, it no longer has its headquarters here. They still operate in Texas but are now a national chain based in Atlanta. They merged with Popeye's in 1989 and moved both company HQ's to Atlanta in 1992 as America's Favorite Chicken Company Inc.