Kansas Chicken in Side — Spicy Chicken with Baby Corn & Mushrooms at Hawaii

Kansas Chicken at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side old town is pieces of chicken cooked with baby corn, pearl onion, mushrooms and paprika in a spicy sauce. It's one of our Chicken Specialities — a warm, saucy plate for anyone who likes a bit of heat, served daily from 10:00 to 02:00.

What Kansas Chicken is at Hawaii

This is our take on a spicy chicken skillet, and it's built around a short, honest list of ingredients. Pieces of chicken go in with baby corn, pearl onion, mushrooms and paprika, all brought together in a spicy sauce. Nothing hidden, nothing padded out — just chicken and vegetables carried by a sauce with a real kick to it.

If you've had a "Kansas Chicken" somewhere else and it arrived differently, that's fine — this is how we do it at Hawaii. The baby corn and pearl onion give it a slightly sweeter, rounder edge against the paprika and the heat of the sauce, and the mushrooms soak up flavour the way mushrooms always do. It sits on our menu alongside the rest of our Chicken Specialities, and it's a good pick when you want something with more going on than a plain grilled fillet.

How we serve it

Hawaii has been cooking in Side old town since 2000, and we prep with fresh ingredients daily. Kansas Chicken comes to the table hot and saucy — the kind of plate you want to eat while it's steaming. The spicy sauce is the backbone of the dish, so expect real warmth rather than a mild, sweet glaze. If you're heat-sensitive, it's an easy dish to ask about before you order; our team speaks English and is happy to talk you through what "spicy" means on this one.

We're a proper sit-down kitchen with a wood fire and charcoal grill at the heart of it, so while Kansas Chicken is a saucy skillet-style dish rather than something off the coals, it shares a table with a menu built on real fire cooking. Order it as your own main, or share a few plates across the table.

Who it's for and when to order it

Kansas Chicken is for the spice-lovers in the group — the ones who reach for the chilli. It's a fuller, warming dish, so it lands best in the evening, though we're open from 10:00 if you fancy it earlier. Because it's saucy and satisfying without being heavy on the wallet, it's a solid choice for a relaxed dinner or a night out with friends. Bring the family too: we run a kids menu and alcohol-free kids cocktails, so younger diners who don't want the heat are sorted while you enjoy yours. If you're planning a bigger group, our staff can point you to the milder chicken options alongside this one.

What to drink with it

A spicy, saucy chicken dish loves a cold beer. A frosty Efes or Corona cuts straight through the heat and resets your palate between bites. If you'd rather have wine, a glass of Kavaklıdere Yakut red stands up to the paprika and sauce, while Çankaya white is the lighter, crisper route. For something fun and cooling against the spice, our signature Blue Hawaii or a frozen daiquiri does the job nicely — and time your visit for our daily Happy Hour, 19:00–20:00, to make the round go further. Prefer the traditional finish? A measure of rakı works too. Kids get alcohol-free cocktails so nobody's left out.

How it fits the wider menu

Kansas Chicken is one stop on a long menu. If you like chicken but want to explore, our chicken dishes guide walks through the options, from Chicken Tikka Masala to a golden Chicken Kiev. On the same evening the table might also want a thin-crust 33cm pizza or a plate from the grill — we're an international kitchen, so mixing styles across the table is normal here. Whatever you build, Kansas Chicken holds its own as the spicy option in the spread.

Practical bits

For today's price, always check the live menu at /menu/ — prices there are current. To lock in a table, book through /reservation/ or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83. We're at 512. Sk. in Side old town, Manavgat/Antalya, open every day from 10:00 to 02:00. We offer free round-trip hotel pickup from selected hotels, plus an affordable two-way transfer if you're staying farther out, and we do takeaway and nearby delivery if you'd rather eat in. Come hungry, and come ready for a little heat.