SEPTEMBER 2025 34 S eptember is National Chicken Month, and restaurants around the Valley serve a variety of chicken dishes that arrive piled high on plates or in sandwiches, as tendies or in bowls. In the Arcadia neighborhood and beyond, several spots offer a variety of flavored chicken dishes. You name it, these restaurants may offer it – for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Vig 4041 N. 40th St., Phoenix thevig.us One of the most popular dishes on the menu are the poblano chicken enchiladas: chicken tinga wrapped in warm tortillas, smothered in creamy poblano sauce, and topped with Oaxaca cheese, sweet roasted corn, zesty pickled onions, fresh cilantro, and crisp radish. The Collins Small Batch Kitchen 3160 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix thecollinsaz.com Rotisserie chicken is one of Chef Chris Collins’ founding dishes: a hearty Nor- Cal raised chicken, seasoned with herb rub and served with pan jus, alongside spaghetti squash, blistered tomatoes, and a bold pommery mustard. “Our rotisserie is popular because of the behind the scenes work. We start with all-natural chicken, then brine it in apple juice, sugar, salt and pickling spices, allowing the chicken to absorb a sweet and herbaceous undertone that complements our signature dry rub applied prior to roasting,” Collins said. “From there we collect all the drippings to create a flavor packed jus that is drizzled over the chicken as we plate it for our guests.” Not to be outshined is the chicken and brie sandwich, a stack of juicy chicken and creamy brie, layered with dressed arugula, truffle aioli, and a kick of spicy tomato jam in a toasted Noble baguette. Frasher’s Smokehouse 3222 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix frasherssmokehouse.com Frasher’s chicken cordon bleu starts with a hand-breaded chicken breast, filled with the eatery’s signature smoked ham and rich Provel cheese that’s shipped in straight from St. Louis for that unmistakably creamy flavor. It’s pan-seared to a golden crust, then oven- finished for juiciness and served over a bed of garlic mashed potatoes, topped with a Dijon thyme sauce, and finished with a side of grilled asparagus. Over Easy 4730 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix eatatovereasy.com As seen on TV as the “Best Food Ever” from TLC, the chicken and waffle dish mixes savory and sweet flavors. Over Easy blends both hot sauce and real maple syrup for this straightforward meal – a waffle topped with fried chicken. The Phoenician Tavern 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale thephoenician.com “Nashville hot” fried chicken bites start with dark meat chicken marinated in spicy buffalo sauce, buttermilk and pickle juice. The chicken is dredged in a seasoned flour and buttermilk, and then fried and tossed in a house-made hot sauce. They’re served over slices of white bread, with chopped and sliced garlic dill pickles, and a side of buttermilk ranch for dipping. A Japanese twist on a classic, the Tokyo crispy chicken sandwich features sweet, salty, spicy and umami flavors. The chicken is lightly breaded in a panko crust seasoned with furikake, fried extra crispy, and tossed in a soy glaze. The sandwich is topped with a furikake- cabbage slaw, house made ginger pickles, and sriracha aioli, served on a brioche bun. Pita Jungle 4340 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix pitajungle.com One of Pita Jungle’s signature entrees, the chicken tikka masala, is equal parts healthy and delicious. Made up of grilled, marinated all-natural chicken breast, coconut masala sauce, turmeric brown rice, and sprouts, this entree allows guests to celebrate National Chicken Month guilt-free. Miracle Mile Deli 4433 N. 16th St., Phoenix miraclemiledeli.com Founded by Brooklyn native Jack Grodzinsky in 1949, Miracle Mile Deli is a Phoenix landmark, owned and operated by three generations of the Grodzinsky/ Garcia family. Known for their massive New York- style offerings, Miracle Mile also boasts comfort classics, fresh salads, beer on tap and the Brooklyn sandwich: white meat chicken breast, bacon, sliced avocado, melted provolone, green leaf lettuce, tomato, and homemade spicy mayo. Mastro’s Restaurants 6991 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale mastrosrestaurants.com Mastro’s may be known for its steaks, but the herb roasted chicken is a showstopper, too: A golden, herb- infused masterpiece made with free range and organic Jidori chicken, brined and oven roasted with extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, butter, salt and pepper. The Vig The Collins Small Batch Kitchen The Phoenix Tavern Christ Lutheran School Preschool - Grade 8 • www.clsphx.org LC-MS 3901 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix | www.cclphoenix.org | (602) 955-4830 LOVE GROW SERVE IN-PERSON WORSHIP Traditional Worship 8:00am/10:45am Contemporary Worship 8:30am/10:30am Teaching Service 9:30am ONLINE WORSHIP Sunday @ 8:am/10:30am FB Live or CHRISTCHURCHPHX.ONLINE.CHURCH
35 SEPTEMBER 2025 Miracle Mile Deli The Hot Chick Persepshen 1534 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix aftermathphoenix.com Aftermath’s crispy fried chicken combines the soul of Creole classics with the flavors of Korean and Southeast Asian fried chicken, served with Aftermath banchan, Brussels sprout slaw, and a rich pho gravy that might just steal the spotlight. 635 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix royalekitchenphx.com In the Melrose neighborhood, Royale Kitchen + Cocktail’s peachy keen chicken sandwich offers sweet and savory with grilled or crispy chicken, Swiss cheese, bacon, red onion, arugula, and grilled peach slices drizzled with hot honey and served with a side salad or salt and pepper fries. 4700 N. Central Ave., Phoenix persepshenarizona.com Persepshen is a husband-and-wife-owned restaurant that serves organic food and drinks using ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Jason and Katherine Dwight believe that “the simplicity of cooking ingredients over an open fire will never disappoint.” The menu changes based on what’s available in season. For September, the cheesy chicken spinach dip and the crispy buffalo chicken dish are two must-try items. The dip is made up of chicken from Two Wash Ranch in New River, spinach, Parmigiano- Reggiano, Dubliner, caramelized onions, garlic, and sesame seed lavash; the chicken dish features Two Wash Ranch chicken backs and necks, fermented buffalo sauce, arrowroot roasted carrots, spicy dill pickles, creamy Point Reyes dressing and celery leaves. 9301 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale theitaliano.com The Italiano’s chicken and sausage scarpariello is a rustic Italian-American dish, with pan-roasted chicken, sausage, roasted garlic, and cherry peppers brought together in a zesty lemon wine demi-glace. 4363 N. 75th St., Scottsdale thehotchickaz.com Love chicken tacos? This dish is for you! Choose from grilled or crispy chicken topped with cabbage, cilantro, onion, and house made ranchero sauce embedded in a corn tortilla. Minnow (4501 N. 32nd St., Phoenix) is now open in the space previously occupied by Seedhouse Coffee. The menu’s main fixtures are its matcha and sushi (specialties and classic rolls), but guests can also find coffee, cocktails, pastries, entrees and desserts. The eatery is under the In Good Spirits hospitality umbrella, the team behind The Gladly, Beginner’s Luck and more. eatminnow.com The Original Arcadia Tavern (3950 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) is reopening this September in the plaza at the northwest corner of 40th St. and Indian School. Guests will find a patio, HD sports screens, and a scratch-made menu with shareable starters, smash burgers, sandwiches, entrées, salads, kids’ meals (free on Tuesdays), and desserts. Created by the original 2009 team, the reimagined tavern promises happy hour, weekend brunch and more. arcadiatavernaz.com 602-944-5516 PDORQH\SOXPELQJFRP Serving the Valley for over 60 years! Emergency Plumbing Repair Drain Clearing Garbage Disposals Water Heaters Water Softeners Reverse Osmosis Systems Leak Detection & Repair Fixture Installation & Repair Water Main Repair Gas Lines off Water Heater Flush 50 1 Prevents sediment build-up Prolongs lifespan Improves efficiency Prevents potential Issues Maintains water quality R O C 3 1 5 9 9 1 Call ƽƣǾ ƽƣǾ ƽƣǾ