Family owned since the 1940s

Our Menu

Pressure-fried chicken, hand-breaded walleye and homemade sides — made to order. Call (317) 392-6088 for carryout.

Appetizers

  • Mozzarella Stix$8

    With marinara

  • Breaded Cauliflower$8

    With homemade original hot sauce

  • Breaded Mushrooms$9

    With homemade cocktail sauce

  • Deep-Fried Pickles$11

    With ranch dressing

  • Fried Green Beans$11

    With Boom Boom sauce

  • Jalapeño & Cheese Poppers$9

    With honey mustard

  • Party Platter$27

    Great for sharing with 6 or more. Choice of three: mozzarella stix, breaded mushrooms, fried pickles, fried green beans, jalapeño poppers, or fried biscuits with apple butter

  • Individual Sampler$16

    Choice of three smaller portions: mozzarella stix, breaded mushrooms, fried pickles, fried green beans, jalapeño poppers, or fried biscuits with apple butter

Fried Biscuits

Served with homemade apple butter

  • Single Order$5

    Two biscuits

  • Regular Order$10

    Five biscuits

  • Family Order$17

    Ten biscuits

Soups

  • Homemade Beef Vegetable$6 cup / $8 bowl

    A Chicken Inn specialty!

  • French Onion Soup$8 cup / $10 bowl
  • Homemade Chili$6 cup / $8 bowl

    Fall/Winter seasonal

  • Soup & Salad Combo$10

    Cup of beef vegetable soup or chili and a house salad. Substitute French onion soup for $2 extra

Salads

Dressings: poppyseed, homemade bleu cheese, honey mustard, golden Italian, buttermilk ranch, French, homemade 1000 Island, raspberry vinaigrette

  • Beef Taco$14

    Crisp greens, taco meat, mixed cheese, tomatoes, tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa

  • Glazed Pecan Chicken$16

    Grilled or crispy chicken, crisp greens, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, raspberry vinaigrette, Texas toast

  • Charbroiled Chicken$14

    Grilled or crispy chicken, crisp greens, tomatoes, croutons, mixed cheese, Texas toast. Cajun, BBQ or teriyaki-style available

  • Chef$13

    Crisp greens, mixed cheese, croutons, tomato, diced ham, chopped egg, Texas toast

  • Chicken Salad Plate$13

    Fresh chicken salad, sliced tomatoes, cottage cheese, served with crackers

  • Very Berry$16

    Spring/Summer seasonal. Mixed greens, grilled or crispy chicken, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, feta, raspberry vinaigrette. Served with orange or poppyseed sweet bread

Sandwiches

Served with chips. Make it a platter by adding 2 sides for $6

  • Hoosier Melt$16

    Two beef patties, American-cheddar blend, homemade BBQ rib sauce and a crispy onion ring on Texas toast

  • BBQ Pork Sandwich$10

    Pulled pork with our homemade BBQ rib sauce

  • Hand-Breaded Tenderloin$11

    7 oz. hand-cut, cubed and breaded, or grilled

  • Chicken Breast Sandwich$11

    Seasoned grilled or crispy with your choice of toppings. Cajun, BBQ or teriyaki-style available

  • 1/4 lb. Hamburger$10

    Seasoned beef patty with your choice of toppings

  • 1/4 lb. Cheeseburger$11

    Seasoned beef patty with your choice of toppings

  • 1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger$15

    Seasoned beef patties with your choice of toppings. Add bacon $2

  • Classic BLT$10

    Four slices of crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo. Double bacon add $4

  • Chicken Salad Sandwich$13

    White, wheat, or Texas toast. Substitute a croissant add $2

  • Big Joy$13

    Two beef patties, American cheese, tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle

  • Grilled Cheese$7

    Served on Texas toast. Add ham $3

Our Famous Chicken

Pressure-fried individual meals served with two sides and a roll

  • 1 pc. Leg or Wing$8
  • 2 pc. Leg or Wing$9
  • 3 pc. Leg or Wing$10
  • 1 pc. Thigh$9
  • 2 pc. Thigh$12
  • 3 pc. Thigh$15
  • 1 pc. Breast$12
  • 2 pc. Breast$16
  • 3 pc. Breast$19
  • 2 pc. Dark$11
  • 3 pc. Dark$13
  • 2 pc. White$13
  • 3 pc. White$16

Family Packs

Complete meals served with two sides and rolls

  • 9 pc. Family Pack — Complete Meal$34

    Serves 4-5

  • 9 pc. Family Pack — Chicken Only$20
  • 11 pc. Family Pack — Complete Meal$47

    Serves 5-6

  • 11 pc. Family Pack — Chicken Only$29
  • 16 pc. Family Pack — Complete Meal$58

    Serves 7-8

  • 16 pc. Family Pack — Chicken Only$39
  • 22 pc. Family Pack — Complete Meal$74

    Serves 10-12

  • 22 pc. Family Pack — Chicken Only$48

Jumbo Wings

First choose your base flavor — Original homemade (butter sauce), homemade BBQ, or teriyaki. Then choose your temperature — mild, medium, hot, scorching, or blistering

  • 5 Wings$9
  • 10 Wings$16
  • 15 Wings$22
  • 25 Wings$37

Entrées

Served with two sides and Texas toast

  • Charbroiled Chicken Breast$15

    Cajun, BBQ or teriyaki-style

  • Chicken Tenders$15

    Crispy southern-style chicken tenders

  • Wings & Rib Combo$22

    1/4 rack of ribs and five jumbo wings with your choice of sauce and temperature

  • Chopped Sirloin Steak$16

    1/2 lb. seasoned sirloin cooked to your liking

  • Smoked Pork Chop Dinner$22

    Locally sourced from Spegal's Prime Cuts in Shelbyville

  • Country Fried Steak$15

    Texas style beef steak smothered in white pepper gravy

  • BBQ Baby Back Ribs$23 half / $34 full

    Smothered in our homemade BBQ rib sauce

  • Chicken Inn Signature Bowl$12

    Crispy chicken tenders, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, white pepper gravy, mixed cheese and crispy bacon

  • Chicken & Waffles$13 – $15

    Belgian waffles, homemade maple butter and maple syrup. 2 pc. dark $13, 2 pc. chicken tenders $14, 2 pc. white $15

Sides

$4 à la carte

  • Tater Tots
  • Potato Wedges
  • Seasoned Fries
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Green Beans
  • Sweet Corn
  • Buttered Peas
  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Applesauce
  • Homemade Slaw
  • Breaded Onion Rings
  • Macaroni Salad
  • Side Salad
  • Potato Salad
  • Homemade Pea Salad

    Seasonal

  • Homemade Cucumber & Onion Salad

    Seasonal

  • Baked Potato

    Friday & Saturday after 5pm only

  • Loaded Baked Potato

    Additional $2

Desserts

  • Homemade Cobblers$7

    Peach, cherry or apple. Make it à la mode for $1

  • Ice Cream Sundae$6

    Vanilla ice cream with chocolate, strawberry, or caramel topping, whipped cream and a cherry

  • Strawberry Shortcake$8

    Rich, buttery pound cake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Summer seasonal

  • Southern Pecan Pie$8 slice / $25 whole
  • Sugar Cream Pie$7 slice / $25 whole
  • French Silk Pie$8 slice / $30 whole

Kids

$8 each. For guests 12 and under. Includes one side, small drink and a roll (except grilled cheese)

  • Hamburger
  • Cheeseburger
  • Chicken Tenders
  • Grilled Cheese
  • Chicken Leg

Beverages

  • Soda$4

    Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Cherry Coke, Sprite, lemonade, Mr. Pibb, Barq's Root Beer

  • Iced Tea$4
  • Sweet Tea$4
  • Milk$4
  • Hot Chocolate$3
  • Hot Tea$3
  • Coffee$3

Menu prices are subject to change. Items are made to order; consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. The following major food allergens may be used as ingredients in this facility: milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame. Please notify staff for more information.