The best chicken on Long Island
Quick ReadOur top 9 favorite chicken dishes in Nassau and Suffolk and where to find them.
POLLOS EL PAISA , 989 Old Country Rd., Westbury, 516-338-5858 THE DISH Rotisserie chicken UNDER THE SKIN The name of this sunny Colombian restaurant translates loosely as "national chicken," chicken a nation can be proud of. Behind the counter, well-marinated birds turn on spits; they come off golden and glistening. At the touch of a fork, they spurt savory juices. THE DEAL $7.45 for a whole chicken
I set out on a search for the most satisfying chicken dishes available. For the sake of simplicity, I kept the focus on uncomplicated bone-in preparations - no chicken Parmigiana, no coq au vin, no arroz con pollo.
Here, in alphabetical order, are my top picks:
BOBBIQUE , 70 W. Main St., Patchogue, 631-447-7744,
THE DISH Barbecued chicken
UNDER THE SKIN Chef Eric Rifkin's...
