Please visit us and enjoy a dinner that has been the treat of northeastern Ohio families for 50 years. We would like to introduce ourselves and answer any questions you may have. History Well where do we start? Founded in 1942, Barberton Chicken and its tomato rice mixture called hot sauce was introduced to the public by accident. A small restaurant in Barberton made it for its employees, not customers. After they saw them eating it they asked if they could try a little taste. Soon customers would come in for two things; the chicken and hot sauce (rice). They added cole slaw and fresh cut french fries and the Barberton Chicken Dinner was born. Today, 75+ years later, Barberton is considered the Chicken Capital of the World. Four chicken houses serve over 7 1/2 tons of chicken per week. What is Barberton Chicken? Fresh Ohio-raised chicken, lightly breaded and deep fried. All natural. The flavor you experience is how chicken actually tastes. No heavy seasoning to "create" a taste.