Nashville hot chicken is a must-try for every visitor to the Music City. Whether you’re looking to test your tolerance for spice or just enjoy a delicious plate of Nashville fried chicken, we have your guide to the best spots in town! Pair your Nashville hot chicken with the southern sides you know and love and get in touch with southern cuisine! Start planning your Nashville vacation today!
Check Out Our Favorite Spots for Nashville Hot Chicken
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
With four locations across town, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is a staple of Nashville’s fried chicken scene! Test your tolerance for spice with 6 levels of heat for your fried chicken! Stop into the Lower Broadway location during a night of dancing at a nearby Honky Tonk. Pair your hot chicken plate with a hand-squeezed lemonade and other southern staples like baked beans, southern greens, and mac n’ cheese! Don’t miss this Nashville icon!
Prince’s Hot Chicken
Prince’s Hot Chicken has been a feature of Nashville’s hot chicken scene for nearly 100 years. Today, foodies in Nashville can stop in to enjoy fried chicken with 8 levels of spice ranging from plain to XXX HOT! Order a whole chicken to share with the family or a basket of tenders to keep to yourself. Prince’s Hot Chicken also features sides like baked beans, potato salad, and seasoned fries. Stop in for southern hospitality and delicious eats!
Party Fowl
Party Fowl is the perfect spot to dig into a delicious plate of hot chicken and sip on a delicious cocktail. Guests can choose between 20 local beers on tap and a wide array of boozy slushies like cherry limeade and blue raspberry. You may need a slushy to help with the chicken’s heat! Enjoy the signature hot chicken in dishes such as street tacos, a quesadilla, and the “Nashville Hot” half bird. Party Fowl is a perfect combination of southern fried chicken and good times!
Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
At Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant, you can enjoy a variety of classic Tennessee dishes including southern fried chicken. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can soothe your appetite any time of day. Order a “meat and three” course to pair delicious southern-style meat with classic sides, a plate of chicken fried chicken, or even fried catfish if you need a break from all of the chicken. Stop in for a taste of true southern cuisine!
Bolton’s Spicy Chicken & Fish
Owned by Bolton Matthew, Bolton’s Spicy Chicken & Fish is a family-run restaurant with a recipe that is a Nashville favorite. Choose between a chicken sandwich, a platter, or opt for a plate of catfish or tilapia. Taste it for yourself to see how you handle the spice! Delight your tastebuds with a visit to Bolton’s!
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