That’s what’s happening at Shealy’s, where the fried chicken has developed a cult following that rivals the establishment’s barbecue credentials. Because while Shealy’s may have “Bar-B-Que” in its name, the fried chicken deserves its own spotlight, parade, and possibly national holiday. The daily specials board reads like a love letter to Southern cuisine, with Tuesday’s fried chicken stealing hearts across county lines. It’s the kind of chicken that makes you wonder if you’ve ever really had fried chicken before this moment. Perhaps it’s because the quality speaks for itself, or perhaps it’s because they’ve hedged their bets by also perfecting that fried chicken.