Mama's Chicken Kitchen
East Parkway, Gatlinburg
Southern fried chicken and homemade sides five minutes from the strip — the same recipe as Mama's Farmhouse, with family buckets that feed the whole cabin. Call ahead and pick it up on the way back.
Mama's Chicken Kitchen serves Southern fried chicken and homemade sides on East Parkway in Gatlinburg, about a five-minute drive from the Parkway strip. It's the sister restaurant to Mama's Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge, with the same fried chicken and sides, plus family buckets that make an easy dinner for the whole cabin.
1244 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 · (865) 412-1333
Fried chicken, wings, family buckets, and homemade sides
Same building as J.O.E. & Pop's Sub Shoppe
Open daily for lunch and dinner
The fried chicken
Fried chicken is the star, made with the same recipe guests know from Mama's Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge. Order it by the piece, as a meal with sides, or by the bucket for a group. Chicken wings are on the menu too.
Sides and more
Pair your chicken with homemade Southern sides, or go lighter with a fried or grilled chicken salad. There are kids meals for younger guests, and banana pudding to finish.
Family buckets and takeout
Family buckets and group platters are built for sharing, which makes Mama's Chicken Kitchen a good pick for a cabin dinner after a long day out. Order ahead and pick it up on your way back. It also works well for a picnic in the national park.
Two restaurants, one building
Mama's Chicken Kitchen shares its building with J.O.E. & Pop's Sub Shoppe, which makes fresh subs and sandwiches, so half the group can get chicken and the other half subs.
Visiting
Mama's Chicken Kitchen is at 1244 East Parkway (Highway 321), about five minutes from downtown Gatlinburg. It's open daily for lunch and dinner. Check current hours before you go.
Tips for your visit
Get a bucket for the cabin — it's an easy dinner for a group.
Order ahead — call before you leave to skip the wait.
Save room for banana pudding — it's a Southern classic.
Pack a picnic — fried chicken travels well for a day in the park.
Mama's Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge
Want a sit-down, all-you-can-eat Southern meal? Visit Mama's Chicken Kitchen's sister restaurant, Mama's Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge.
More Southern food in Gatlinburg
For barbecue, try Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que or Calhoun's. Nearby on East Parkway, try Alamo Steakhouse for oak-fired steaks. See all Gatlinburg restaurants.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mama's Chicken Kitchen in Gatlinburg?
At 1244 East Parkway (Highway 321), about five minutes from downtown Gatlinburg.
Is it related to Mama's Farmhouse?
Yes. Mama's Chicken Kitchen serves the same fried chicken and homemade sides as Mama's Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge.
Do they have family buckets?
Yes. Family buckets and group platters are available for sharing.
Can I order takeout?
Yes. Call ahead or order online and pick it up on your way back to the cabin.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes. Kids meals are available.
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