By Gretchen Williams, Dining and Cuisine Writer
New to Western and Crestwood, this is not Chicken Little. Bird Talk puts the Colonel to shame. State of the art fried chicken is flying out the door.
Bird Talk is chicken central, with a focus on the juicy and crispy. The menu has a terrific chicken sandwich, way ahead of any chain offering. Crunchy fried chicken breast with buttermilk ranch mayo, cole slaw and kosher pickles, with a side of waffle fries is a lunch of champions.
The heat amps up with every move up the menu, with the Original at neutral, the Spicy with Cajun fried chicken breast with ghost pepper aioli, to the Nashville fried chicken breast, dipped and rubbed in Nashville-blended spices and oils.
Honey Butter is fried chicken breast dipped in signature Bird Talk honey butter, just the thing for chicken and waffles. Grilled bird with avocado, lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon and mayo is a delicious take on the BLTA.
Wings are another specialty, with a variety of flavors and seasonings. A six piece combo with one side is a great deal for $10.99.
Bird Talk Chicken
29505 S.Western Ave., #103, Rancho Palos Verdes
310-935-7759