Luella's Gospel Bird in Chicago is frying chicken, smothering it in creole gravy, and finishing it off with African sesame seeds. It's unlike any yard bird you've ever had!

Ashok Selvam is the regional editor for Eater Midwest and in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He's a native Chicagoan and has been with Eater since 2014. The “Soul Food ...

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Luella's Gospel Bird in Chicago is frying chicken, smothering it in creole gravy, and finishing it off with African sesame seeds. It's unlike any yard bird you've ever had!