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Jerusalem Chicken
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Jerusalem Chicken is among the rare breed of fast-casual places that’ll still be on your mind the next day, week, or year. Run by the same family who started the local mini-chain Orleans & York (which happens to have a location right next door), this chicken shop is one of the few Palestinian restaurants in the city. They serve a range of pita sandwiches, falafel plates, and chicken dishes in a tiny View Park-Windsor Hills strip mall. Here, chicken isn’t just the safe order—it’s the heavy hitter, the head honcho, the top dog.
The specialty at Jerusalem Chicken is Siti’s Original, a baked chicken stuffed with yellow rice, ground beef, chopped mushrooms, and earthy spices. It’s tender, juicy, and served with a couple of sides like spicy hummus and fresh salata. The best thing on the menu, though, is the Emsakhan Chicken plate. It’s a sumac-dusted bird covered in caramelized onions that’s served over flatbread so fluffy you could use it as a mattress pad. They also drizzle Palestinian olive oil over the whole dish, which adds a rich, peppery flavor that blends with the chicken juices and sets everything off.
Jerusalem Chicken checks all the boxes for a typical fast-casual spot, and then some. The portions are huge, which means you can basically split every dish on the menu. Plus, other than a couple of party-sized items, nothing costs more than $20. There’s no dine-in seating, but the food here tends to travel well, so it’s a good choice for a quick meal on your lunch break or takeout for your next potluck or park hang.
Food Rundown
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Siti’s Original Stuffed Chicken
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Emsakhan Chicken Plate
Lemon & Garlic Chicken
Chicken Pita
Jerusalem Ribeye Sandwich