Señor Chicken

When we went to Señor Chicken, at the corner of New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard in Hyattsville, we ordered one whole chicken, an order of plantains, fries, beans and rice, and house salad with dressing. With our order came the typical combination of white and green sauces.

The chicken is remarkably herby, with a strong but not overpowering oregano flavor. It’s also slightly smoky. The skin is also good, but a little too soft for my liking. As for the meat, it’s well cooked, with no dry spots, even in the breast meat.

Also well balanced, flavor-wise, are the plantains, which are both sweet and tangy. Their creamy texture also stands out. When we had them they were a little burned, but the burned edges were actually delicious, with a good caramel flavor. Like the plantains, the beans and rice at Señor Chicken are also very good, well-cooked with a good level of cumin and just enough liquid for a nice texture.

The green sauce at Señor Chicken is also outstanding. It's very spicy but also flavorful, with a strong taste of cilantro.

You wouldn’t go to Señor Chicken for the fries, but they’re not bad, and have a good potato taste. The salad isn’t all that exciting either, but at least you get some fresh veggies with your meal.

D also enjoyed our Señor Chicken meal, and she writes:

The rice and beans are probabaly the best I’ve ever had. They are so good.

The french fries are potatoey and very good. You should try them.

The  chicken  is  sticky, soft, and sweet. I love it.

The white sauce is sweet, thin, and especially good.

The salad has a great assortment of vegetables. I like the cucumbers the best.