I checked out a brand new food truck on MLK in East Austin and found some pretty delicious fried chicken and chicken sandwiches:
1) Szechuan Chicken Sandwich (8.99)
2) Chipotle Cinnamon Chicken Sandwich (8.99)
3) Drums & Thigh (3pc/8.99)
4) the Cockti Juicy Fried Chicken truck
The chicken is flavored with a dry rub made from peppers the chef gets from Oaxaca, Mexico. He also uses agave nectar instead of honey. I really dig the flavors, it’s boldly spiced but not overwhelmingly hot or salty. The chicken sandwich filets are thigh meat which is indeed pretty juicy. The spices are fantastic in the breading for the drums and thighs, too. Green Onions and seared lime takes it over the top. I couldn’t put it down until I was down to the bones.
They have a separate gluten-free fry station to serve GF versions of their nuggets and chicken.
The guy said he wound up at the food truck park at MLK & Walnut after a lot spots wouldn’t work with him because he doesn’t have much social media following. Kinda sad that’s the standard for getting prime spots in town but best of luck to him on the East Side, I think they will do well based on the food.
by BarStar787