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Welcome to The Original American Chicken, your go-to destination for mouthwatering chicken wings and more in Jackson Heights, NY. Renowned for its charcoal-grilled burgers and succulent chicken, this unclaimed gem is perfect for casual dining or takeout. The menu offers an impressive variety, from whole grilled chickens to tasty veggie options that cater to every palate.

Highlights include:

  • Family Meals: Generous portions that bring everyone together.
  • Outdoor Seating: Enjoy a relaxed meal in the fresh air.
  • Kid-Friendly: A cozy place that's great for families.
  • Convenience: Offers delivery, takeout, and a range of payment options.

Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch, a satisfying dinner, or even catering for a group, The Original American Chicken has you covered with flavors that will leave you craving more! Don't forget to stop by and experience the warmth and flavors that make this place a notable addition to your food adventures.

Appetizers Finger Food Soup Salads Sandwiches Charcoal Grilled Burgers Charcoal Broiled Chicken BBQ Pork Ribs Steaks and Chops Seafood Family Meals Charcoal Combos Greek Specialties Extras Side Orders Desserts Beverages Lunch Special

Appetizers Finger Food

BBQ Grilled Wings 6 Pieces

Alitas BBQ a la parnilla. Cooked wings of a chicken coated in sauce or seasoning.
$10.95

Chicken Fingers Large 5 Pieces

Breaded or battered crispy chicken. Dedos de pollo.
$10.25

Chicken Nuggets Small 6 Pieces

Politos empanizados. Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
$4.00

Chicken Nuggets Large 9 Pieces

Politos empanizados. Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
$7.00

Grilled Chicken Cutlets 2 Pieces

Thinly sliced meat. Pollo a la plancha.
$10.25

Buffalo Wings Small 6 Pieces

Alitas de pollo. Cooked wings of a chicken coated in Buffalo sauce.
$7.75

Buffalo Wings Large 9 Pieces

Alitas de pollo. Cooked wings of a chicken coated in Buffalo sauce.
$10.25

Mozzarella Sticks Small 6 Pieces

Alitas de pollo. Mozzarella cheese that has been coated and fried.
$6.75

Mozzarella Stick Large 9 Pieces

Alitas de pollo. Mozzarella cheese that has been coated and fried.
$10.25

Onion Rings Small 6 Pieces

Aros de cebolla. Fried battered onion.
$6.50

Onion Rings Large 9 Pieces

Aros de cebolla. Fried battered onion.
$10.00

Sweet Potato Fries

Camotes fritos. Fried sweet potatoes. Fried sweet potatoes.
$7.25

Tostones

Plantains that have been smashed and fried.
$7.75

French Fries

Papas fritas. Fried potatoes.
$7.00

Fried Yuca

Cooked in oil.
$7.75

Guacamole Small

A creamy dip made from avocado.
$9.00

Guacamole Large

A creamy dip made from avocado.
$15.75

Chicken Soup

Sopa de Pollo. Savory soup with a poultry base.
$7.75

Soup

Salads

Green Salad

Ensalada verde. Fresh salad with a variety of green vegetables typically served on a bed of lettuce.
$8.50

Green Salad with Chicken

Ensalada verde. Fresh salad with a variety of green vegetables typically served on a bed of lettuce. Comes with chicken.
$15.25

Caesar Salad

Ensalada. Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
$9.85

Caesar Salad with Chicken

Ensalada. Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese. Comes with chicken.
$16.75

Greek Salad

Ensalada griega. Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
$11.50

Greek Salad with Chicken

Ensalada Griega. Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives. Comes with chicken.
$17.95

House Salad

Ensalada de la casa. Basic vegetable salad.
$9.85

House Salad with Chicken

Ensalada de la casa. Basic vegetable salad. Comes with chicken.
$17.95

Italian Chicken Sandwich Plain Sandwich

Boneless skinless chicken sandwich. Served with mozzarella and red peppers. Servido con mozzarella and pimientos rojos.
$12.25

Italian Chicken Sandwich Deluxe Sandwich

Boneless skinless chicken sandwich. Served with mozzarella and red peppers. Servido con mozzarella and pimientos rojos.
$14.75

Classic Chicken Sandwich Plain Sandwich

Pollo clasico. Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
$12.25

Classic Chicken Sandwich Deluxe Sandwich

Pollo clasico. Boneless skinless chicken sandwich.
$14.75

Chicken Gyro Sandwich Plain Sandwich

Cooked on a spit and wrapped in a pita.
$12.50

Chicken Gyro Sandwich Deluxe Sandwich

Cooked on a spit and wrapped in a pita.
$14.75

Lamb Gyro Sandwich Plain 4 Pieces Sandwich

4 pzas. Cooked on a spit and wrapped in a pita.
$11.75

Lamb Gyro Sandwich Deluxe 4 Pieces Sandwich

4 pzas. Cooked on a spit and wrapped in a pita.
$14.75

Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich Plain Sandwich

Grilled meat and vegetable sandwich.
$11.99

Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich Deluxe Sandwich

Grilled meat and vegetable sandwich.
$14.75

Italian Steak Sandwich Plain

Served with pickles.
$9.95

Fish Fillet Sandwich Plain Sandwich

Boneless sliced fish sandwich.
$10.85

Fish Fillet Sandwich Deluxe Sandwich

Boneless sliced fish sandwich.
$13.75

Beef Gyro Deluxe

Servid with French Fries
$14.50

Sandwiches

Charcoal Grilled Burgers

Hamburger Plain

Hamburguesa. Grilled or fried patty on a bun.
$10.25

Hamburger Deluxe

Hamburguesa. Grilled or fried patty on a bun.
$13.75

Cheeseburger Plain

Con queso. Grilled or fried patty with cheese on a bun.
$11.55

Cheeseburger Deluxe

Con queso. Grilled or fried patty with cheese on a bun.
$15.95

Veggie Burger Plain

De vegetales. Meatless burger.
$9.99

Veggie Burger Deluxe

De vegetales. Meatless burger.
$13.75

Turkey Burger Plain

Ground turkey patty served on a bun.
$9.99

Turkey Burger Deluxe

Ground turkey patty served on a bun.
$13.75

Whole Chicken 8 Pieces

Pollo entero.
$19.25

1/2 Chicken 4 Pieces

4 pieces. 1/2 pollo.
$11.95

1/4 Chicken 2 Pieces

1/4 pollo.
$7.25

1/2 White Meat

1/2 pechuga.
$14.25

1/2 Dark Meat

1/2 piema.
$14.55

Whole Chicken White Meat and Dark Meat

Poultry. Comes with choice of style.
$25.85

Charcoal Broiled Chicken

BBQ Pork Ribs

Whole Baby Ribs 12 Pieces

Orden de costillas.
$29.50

1/2 Baby Ribs 6 Pieces

1/2 orden de costillas.
$17.50

1/4 Baby Ribs 4 Pieces

1/4 orden de costillas.
$12.75

1/2 Baby Ribs and 1/2 Chicken

1/2 orden de costillas y 1/2 pollo.
$26.99

1/4 Baby Ribs and 1/4 Chicken

1/4 orden de costillas y 1/4 pollo.
$17.50

Rib Eye Steak

Meaty boneless ribs. 16 oz.
$27.50

Lamb Chops 3 Pieces

A small piece of young sheep.
$22.25

Lamb Chops 5 Pieces

A small piece of young sheep.
$27.75

Steaks and Chops

Seafood

Fish Fillet Platter

Serving plate of food. Plato de pescado frito.
$17.95

Grilled Tilapia

Mild flavored fish. Pescado a la plancha.
$17.50

Grilled Shrimp

Camarones a la plancha.
$26.75

Grilled Salmon Small

Salmon a la plancha.
$19.75

Grilled Salmon Large

Salmon a la plancha.
$28.50

One Whole Chicken with 2 Side Family Meal

Poultry. Served with any 2 side orders and pita bread.
$28.75

One Whole Chicken with 4 Sides Family Meal

Poultry. Served with any 4 side orders and pita bread.
$36.75

One Full Pork Ribs and One Whole Chicken Family Meal

A cut of meat including the rib. Poultry. Served with any 3 side orders and pita bread.
$64.75

Two Whole Chickens with 4 Sides Family Meal

Poultry. Served with any 4 side orders and pita bread.
$49.75

Two Whole Chicken and 1 Whole Ribs Family Meal

A cut of meat including the rib. Poultry. Served with 5 side orders.
$79.75

Full Pork Ribs with 2 Side Orders Family Meal

A cut of meat including the rib.
$35.99

Half Half Ribs and Half Chicken

A cut of meat including the rib. Poultry. Served with 2 side orders.
$36.75

Family Meals

Charcoal Combos

1/4 Chicken Meal 2 Pieces Combo

Poultry.
$12.50

1/2 Chicken Meal 4 Pieces Combo

Poultry.
$15.25

1/2 All White Meat Chicken Meal and Dark Meal Combo

Poultry.
$17.99

Grilled Chicken Cutlets Meal Combo

Thinly sliced meat.
$14.99

Fried Chicken Finger Meal Combo

Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
$14.75

1/4 Baby Ribs Meal 4 Pieces Combo

A cut of meat taken from the top of the rib cage.
$14.99

1/2 Baby Ribs Meal 6 Pieces Combo

A cut of meat taken from the top of the rib cage.
$18.89

BBQ Grilled Wings Meal Combo

Cooked wing of a chicken coated in sauce or seasoning.
$13.50

Chicken Souvlaki 10 Pieces

Served with yellow rice and house salad.
$17.75

Kabab Platter 10 Pieces

Served With yellow rice and house salad.
$17.75

Lamb Gyro Platter

Served with yellow rice and house salad.
$17.75

Beef Souvlaki Platter

Served with yellow rice and house salad.
$27.95

Beef Filets Platter

Served with yellow rice and house salad.
$14.25

Greek Specialties

Extras

Chicken Empanada

Empanadas de pollo o queso. Crescent-shaped turnover.
$3.50

Cheese Empanada

Empanadas de pollo o queso. Crescent-shaped turnover.
$3.50

Pita Bread

Pan pita. Round unleavened flatbread.
$2.75

Extra Sauce
$1.50

Extra Meat
$5.50

Extra Cheese
$1.50

Sweet Potato

Camote al horno. Fried sweet potatoes.
$4.25

Roasted Potatoes

Papa al horno.
$4.25

Mashed Potatoes

Pure de papa. Creamy potatoes that have been mashed and mixed with milk, butter, and seasoning.
$4.25

Macaroni and Cheese

Macarones con queso 8 oz. macaroni pasta in a cheese sauce that has been rolled into a ball, breaded, and fried.
$4.25

Corn

Maiz. Grain.
$4.25

Mixed Vegetables

Vegetables mixtos.
$4.25

Yellow Rice

Arroz Amarillo.
$4.25

Rice and Beans

Arroz y frijoles.
$4.25

Spanish Beans

Frijoles rojos.
$4.25

Sweet Plantains

Maduros. Ripened banana.
$4.25

Coleslaw

Ensalada de col. Cabbage salad.
$4.25

Black Beans

Frijoles negros. Spicy, sweet, and salty sauce made from fermented black beans.
$4.25

Macaroni Salad

Ensalada de macaroni. Cold pasta salad made with macaroni noodles.
$4.25

Potato Salad

Ensalada de papa. Cold dish made from seasoned potatoes.
$4.25

Cabbage Slaw

Pico de gallo.
$4.25

Garbanzo Beans

Bean salad.
$4.25

Spinach

Spinaca. Creamy dip made from spinach.
$4.25

Orzo Pasta Salad
$4.25

Yuca

Cassavsa. Cooked in oil.
$4.25

Lentils (Lentejas)
$4.25

Side Orders

Desserts

Cinnamon Horn
$3.75

Chocolate Horn
$3.75

Butter Cookies

Orejitas.
$3.75

Brownie

Sweet baked batter with strawberry.
$4.00

Tres Leches Cake
$7.50

Cheese Cake

Rich creamy cake.
$7.50

Chocolate cake

Dense and airy dessert.
$7.50

Apple Pie
$7.50

Peach Pie
$7.50

Flan
$7.50

Coconut Custard
$7.50

Carrot Pancake
$4.75

Spring Water
$2.75

Canned Soda
$3.25

Coffee
$3.50

Tea
$3.50

Snapple
$4.00

Aloe Vera
$4.00

Gatorade
$4.00

2 Liter Soda
$5.25

Mistic
$2.00

Beverages

Lunch Special

Salmon Deluxe Lunch Special

Served with 2 side order.
$15.99

Lamb Gyro Sandwich Deluxe Lunch Special
$11.90

Tilapia Lunch Special

Served with 2 side order.
$11.75

Quarter Ribs Lunch Special

Served with pita bread and any 2 side orders.
$11.75

1/4 Ribs and 1/4 Chicken Lunch Special

Served with 2 side order.
$14.99

1/2 Chicken Lunch Special

Served with pita bread and 2 side order.
$12.50

Fish Fillets Platter Lunch Special

Served with 2 side order.
$13.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Deluxe Lunch Special

Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and french fries.
$10.50

Lamp Chops Lunch Special

3 pieces with 2 sides.
$15.99

1/2 Ribs Meal Lunch Special

Served with 2 side order.
$14.75

BBQ Grilled Wings Lunch Special

Served with 2 side order.
$10.50

Chicken Fingers Lunch Special

Served with 2 side order.
$11.75

Buffalo Wings Lunch Special

6 pieces with 2 side order.
$11.99

1/2 White Dark Meal Lunch Special

Served with 2 side order.
$14.50

Chicken Cutlets Lunch Special

Served with 2 side order.
$12.75