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Spicy Chicken at Phoenician Garden Mediterranean Restaurant in Fresno
Signature Dish

Spicy Chicken
in Fresno

Hand-marinated in a house blend of cayenne, red pepper, and Mediterranean herbs, then charbroiled to order.

Charbroiled to OrderCharbroiled
4.6 Stars, 3,010 Reviews4.6★
Fresh Made Daily Since 2003Since '03
Pickup & Delivery AvailableDelivery
Our Spicy Chicken

Where the Heat
Actually Comes From

Plenty of places can make chicken hot. Fewer can make it hot and still worth finishing. Ours is hand-marinated overnight in a house spice blend, then charbroiled to order so the edges caramelize and the heat sets into the meat instead of sitting on top of it. That open-flame char is the part you can't fake with a pan or a fryer.

The blend works in two layers. Cayenne and crushed red pepper bring the heat; cumin, coriander, and Mediterranean herbs bring the depth that keeps it from being a one-note burn. It's assertive, not punishing, and it leans into our spicy garlic sauce, a fired-up version of traditional Lebanese toum. A lot of regulars order the spicy chicken wrap for the same heat in a faster format, filled to order in warm lavash with fresh vegetables and that sauce.

Feeding a group? The Family-Style Spicy Chicken Dinner is a family-size portion of the same charbroiled chicken, enough for about four to five people (an estimate, and appetites vary). Want to push the heat further on anything? The Spicy Garlic Sauce is $2.75 on the side. Our charbroiled kebobs come off the same open flame if you're feeding a table with mixed tastes.

Every order is char-grilled fresh, the way we've made it since 2003. Order for delivery across Fresno and Clovis, or order online for pickup at First and Herndon, near St. Agnes Medical Center.

Spicy Chicken Plate at Phoenician Garden Fresno Spicy Chicken Served with Sides at Phoenician Garden Fresno
Spicy Chicken Menu

Plate, Wrap, or
Family-Style

The Spicy Chicken plate comes with rice pilaf and grilled vegetables, no pita (lunch is rice pilaf only). Prices shown are dine-in.
Spicy Chicken Plate with rice and vegetables at Phoenician Garden Fresno
Spicy Chicken Plate
Chicken marinated in our house spice blend, charbroiled to order. Served with rice pilaf and grilled vegetables, no pita. Lunch $18.99 · Dinner $21.99.
Spicy Chicken Wrap with vegetables and sauce at Phoenician Garden Fresno
Spicy Chicken Wrap
The same spicy chicken marinated and charbroiled, served in warm lavash with lettuce, tomato, onion, and our signature spicy garlic sauce.
Spicy Chicken Family-Style Dinner at Phoenician Garden Fresno
Feeds 4-5
Spicy Chicken Family-Style Dinner
A family-size portion of our signature charbroiled spicy chicken, enough for about four to five people. (An estimate; appetites vary.)
Spicy Garlic Sauce at Phoenician Garden Fresno
Spicy Garlic Sauce
Our legendary garlic sauce with an extra kick of heat. Made fresh daily from garlic, oil, lemon juice, and spices.
How We Make Our Spicy Chicken

From the Marinade to the Charbroil

01
Season & Marinate
Chicken coated in our house spice blend, marinated overnight for maximum flavor and heat.
02
Charbroil to Order
Each piece is charbroiled fresh when you order, creating caramelized edges.
03
Plate with Sides
Served over rice pilaf with grilled vegetables. The Spicy Chicken plate doesn't come with pita.
04
Pair with Sauce
Top with our signature spicy garlic sauce for extra heat and depth of flavor.

Get Spicy Chicken in Fresno, Charbroiled to Order

Fresh, charbroiled, and made to order. Available for pickup, delivery, or dine-in at our Fresno location.

Our spicy chicken is a crowd favorite at catered events. Add it to your next order through our Fresno Mediterranean catering service. From corporate lunches to private parties, our catering team handles everything so you can focus on your guests.

What Our Guests Say

Heat-Lovers Keep Coming Back

My favorite Mediterranean spot. The spicy chicken is perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat, and the lentil soup is always on point. I also love their hummus, super smooth and flavorful. Guillermo Santillan, Google, 5★, Jan 30, 2026
Guillermo Santillan ★★★★★ Google
Such great food, attentive staff and quick service. You'll find the owner waiting on his customers as well, and that's always an A+ in my book. The spicy chicken, lentil soup and baklava cheesecake are all winners. Audra Say, Google, 5★, Jun 10, 2025
Audra Say ★★★★★ Google
Common Questions

Before You Order the Heat

How spicy is it, really?

It's genuinely hot, but built to be eaten, not endured. The heat comes from cayenne and crushed red pepper in the marinade, balanced by cumin, coriander, and Mediterranean herbs so there's flavor underneath the burn. If you want the flavor without the fire, our garlic chicken is the milder pick.

What comes with the Spicy Chicken plate?

The plate is charbroiled spicy chicken over rice pilaf with grilled vegetables. Unlike some of our other broiler plates, the Spicy Chicken plate does not come with pita, and at lunch it's served with rice pilaf only. Our spicy garlic sauce is available on the side.

What's the difference between the plate, the wrap, and the family-style?

Same spicy chicken, three formats. The plate is a full dinner with rice pilaf and grilled vegetables. The wrap puts it in warm lavash with lettuce, tomato, onion, and spicy garlic sauce for something faster. The Family-Style Dinner is a family-size portion meant for about four to five people, an estimate that depends on appetite.

What is the spicy garlic sauce?

It's our take on traditional Lebanese toum, the whipped garlic sauce, with extra heat worked in. It's what we pair the spicy chicken with, and you can add it to anything for $2.75 on the side. Prefer it without the heat? That's our classic garlic sauce.

Is the spicy chicken gluten-free, and what about allergens?

The plate itself, charbroiled chicken with rice pilaf and grilled vegetables, is made without wheat ingredients. The wrap is not, because lavash contains wheat. Everything is prepared in a shared kitchen, so we can't guarantee any item is free from cross-contact. Please tell your server about any allergy before you order.

Can I order spicy chicken for delivery or catering?

Order direct through our website for pickup or delivery across Fresno and Clovis, with $10 off orders of $50 or more. For groups, the Family-Style Dinner or our catering spreads put the spicy chicken on the table for the whole party.