We visited one of the fastest-growing chicken chains that's taking over America - here's what it's like

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We visited one of the fastest-growing chicken chains that's taking over America - here's what it's like

Zaxby's 19

Hollis Johnson

We tried a little bit of everything from the menu.

For much of the country, Zaxby's is a mystery.

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It won't be for long, however - the chain is expanding aggressively. It opened a whopping 91 locations in 2016, and the chain has a growing cult following.

Fans of the fast-casual chicken chain say it elevates the fried-chicken experience from the greasy depths of similar quick-service chains like KFC and Church's.

On a recent journey to Richmond, Virginia, we decided to check out the chain and see if it lived up to its burgeoning cult status.