Fried chicken is a staple in many households and restaurants. However, sometimes it's nice to switch things up and use different synonyms to describe this classic dish. Some alternative terms for fried chicken include southern fried chicken, crispy chicken, pan-fried chicken, deep-fried chicken, and golden-brown chicken. Each of these terms describes the texture or cooking method used to make the dish. Other colloquial terms include "finger-lickin' good" or "chicken so good it'll make you smack your mama." No matter how you choose to describe it, fried chicken remains a beloved comfort food for many.