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Top Nashville Hot Chicken Spots and Sauces to Heat Up Your Taste Buds
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items Explore the best Nashville hot chicken—from legendary original joints like Prince’s and Hattie B’s to fiery newcomers like Brave Idiot and 400 Degrees. This curated list features crispy, spicy, juicy chicken and acclaimed sauces perfect for enthusias...
The original Nashville hot chicken destination since the 1930s, Prince’s serves legendary, perfectly crispy chicken with bold, fiery spice and a loyal fanbase. Their classic recipe delivers authentic heat balanced with juicy tenderness, making it a m...
Prince's Hot Chicken
One of Nashville’s most famous chains, Hattie B’s offers hot chicken in six spice levels from mild to “Shut The Cluck Up!” Crispy, flavorful, and served with hearty Southern sides, it’s a top choice for tourists and locals craving classic Nashville s...
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - Midtown
Known for its intense, pepper-forward heat, Bolton’s blends smoky, crispy, and seriously spicy flavors for a truly authentic local experience. A revered spot with a rich family legacy behind its fiery recipe.
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
For those who want their heat cranked up, 400 Degrees delivers bold, crunchy chicken with a serious burn. Perfect for spice adventurers looking to test their limits with traditional Nashville style.
400 Degrees - Nashville
Famous for a fiery single heat level packed with smoky flavor, Moore’s is a staple for those who want a strong but consistent punch of Nashville heat. It’s classic, no-frills, and seriously spicy.
MOORES SPICY FRIED CHICKEN, Hendersonville - Restaurant Reviews, ...
Praised for juicy chicken with rich, authentic heat, Red’s offers a flavorful take on Nashville hot chicken with plenty of loyal followers. A local favorite that delivers on spice and satisfaction.
Red's Hot Chicken
This newer contender blends creativity with traditional techniques, offering balanced heat and flavorful coatings. A fresh take on Nashville’s spicy heritage.
Brave Idiot
Known for high-quality chicken with bold spice, Slow Burn combines heat and taste for a satisfying Nashville hot chicken experience. Ideal for fans who want great flavor with strong heat.
Slow Burn Hot Chicken - Midtown Foods
A red jalapeño-based hot sauce capturing the signature sweet and fiery flavor of Nashville hot chicken. Perfect for adding authentic heat to wings, sandwiches, and homemade fried chicken.
Explore Gourmet Hot Sauces at HYCH - Heat You Can Handle – HYCH
A rich blend of cayenne, paprika, and habanero for that perfect heat level, this sauce lets you bring Nashville hot chicken flavor home. Great as a marinade, dip, or finishing sauce.
Nashville Hot N Spicy Chicken Sauce
Nashville-style Hot Chicken is the Music City’s claim to culinary fame. Entrenched in the city’s history, but also fresh enough to contribute to Nashville’s exploding national popularity as a creative urban scene, Hot Chicken is an addiction and a sw...
Hot Chicken Cookbook by Timothy Charles Davis & Danielle Atkins
Hot chicken was made and sold primarily in Nashville’s Black neighborhoods—and the story of hot chicken says something powerful about race relations in Nashville, especially as the city tries to figure out what it will be in the future.
Hot, Hot Chicken: A Nashville Story - Books