The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken
Hattie B's Hot Chicken is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

1. Hattie B's Hot Chicken

9.0
112 19th Ave S (at Broadway), Nashville, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · 286 tips and reviews

BHBH: Damn hot chicken - as advertised. Very hot but edible. Chicken is so good that merely "hot" might be the better route, letting the flavor come through more. Mac and cheese was great. Fries were good.

Peaches HotHouse is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

2. Peaches HotHouse

8.3
415 Tompkins Ave (at Hancock St), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 250 tips and reviews
Southern is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

3. Southern

8.8
3108 Olive St, St Louis, MO
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 46 tips and reviews

Jenn Y.Jenn Yu: You can get the hot chicken in cluckin hot, medium, mild, original (not spicy), or general tso's (sweet & spicy). I love flavorful spicy food and medium was perfect for me.

The Fat Ham is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

4. The Fat Ham

3131 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Southern Food Restaurant · University City · 40 tips and reviews

Winson W.Winson Wong: Hot chicken. Well balanced flavors. Not too spicy as its mixed well with the ranch dressing. Skin is crispy. The brioche really soaks up the flavor as well.

The Stillery is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

5. The Stillery

9.0
113 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN
American Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Maneesh N.Maneesh N: Mac and cheese topped with hot chicken. You're welcome.

55 South is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

6. 55 South

8.6
403 Main St (4th Ave.), Franklin, TN
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

T-Bone C.T-Bone Campbell: 😱Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is da BOMB!

Super Chix is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

7. Super Chix

14999 Preston Road (Belt Line Rd.), Dallas, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · 26 tips and reviews

Flavor E.Flavor Expert: Nashville hot chicken sammich is a must

Bub City is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

8. Bub City

7.3
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 137 tips and reviews

Emilio C.Emilio C: The Nashville hot chicken tenders are great! Awesome sauce and glaze.

Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

9. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack

9.1
1455 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC
Fried Chicken Joint · 57 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben R: Probably the best meal I had in Asheville. Awesome HOT chicken and killer sides (sweet potato casserole!)

Howlin' Ray's is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

10. Howlin' Ray's

8.4
727 N Broadway #128 (btwn Alpine & Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · Chinatown · 55 tips and reviews

Omari A.Omari Allen: Hands down the best fried chicken I've ever had. Also as someone who can generally handle spice, the hot is actually hot so be weary of going more intense.

Hot Chicken Takeover is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

11. Hot Chicken Takeover

9.0
59 Spruce St, Columbus, OH
Fried Chicken Joint · 33 tips and reviews

Maddy L.Maddy Liautaud: Sandwich is messy and hard to eat. If you get a meal, eat your mac n cheese quick while it's hot. "Warm" isn't very hot so go for "hot" if you're rly looking for a kick.

Pepperfire is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

12. Pepperfire

1000 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN
Wings Joint · Greenwood · 41 tips and reviews

Olivia L.Olivia Liem: Loved the hot chicken here. The cumin makes it stand out compared to the other places in Nashville.

Joella's Hot Chicken is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

13. Joella's Hot Chicken

8.4
3400 Frankfort Ave (Canon's Lane), Louisville, KY
Fried Chicken Joint · East Louisville · 23 tips and reviews

BillBill: This is an excellent place to eat. The jumbo tenders were bigger than advertised. Five different temperature levels. Highly recommend.

The Southern Steak & Oyster is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

14. The Southern Steak & Oyster

8.4
150 3rd Ave S (at Demonbreun), Nashville, TN
Steakhouse · 169 tips and reviews

James C.James C: Outstanding breakfast. Hot chicken and waffles. Egg pasta dish. Amazing.

The Roost Carolina Kitchen is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

15. The Roost Carolina Kitchen

8.7
1467 W Irving Park Rd (at N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lakeview · 42 tips and reviews

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: Great chicken & biscuits. Good for breakfast or lunch. Nothing tops their 'Nashville Hot". I have been twice already this week.

The Commodore is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

16. The Commodore

8.6
366 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 322 tips and reviews

David R.David Rosenberg: Your day will improve as soon as your cross the threshold of this establishment. Now, get a table and order the following: hot breast sando + a million boat drinks + nachos for the table. 🏆

Parson's Chicken & Fish is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

17. Parson's Chicken & Fish

9.0
2952 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Humboldt & N Richmond), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Logan Square · 184 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Hush puppies are a must! If you like spicy things get the hot chicken and put the sauces that are at the table on top!

State Park is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

18. State Park

8.4
One Kendall Sq. Bld. 300 (Hampshire St. & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

Nick H.Nick Holroyd: Get the hot chicken. Just do it.

Revival is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

19. Revival

8.8
4257 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Southern Food Restaurant · Kingfield · 45 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave Sawyer: The chicken thigh sandwich (Tennessee Hot) pairs perfectly with the creamy, savory mac and cheese side. Definitely a "Oh, hell yeah!" lunch experience for your tastebuddies.

Leghorn Chicken is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

20. Leghorn Chicken

959 N Western Ave (Augusta), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Ukrainian Village · 45 tips and reviews

On the GridOn the Grid: You’ve got 3 decisions to make: Nashville-style hot or classic pickle-brined. Breast or thigh. Bun or housemade buttermilk biscuit. Bring your own booze if you fancy (but don’t forget to bring cash).  Read more.

The Bird is one of The Hottest Spots for Hot Chicken.

21. The Bird

8.8
115 New Montgomery St (Minna Street), San Francisco, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · SoMa · 87 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Ducker: Curly fries, spicy chicken fried sandwich with house made pickles and siracha makes the best new lunch spot in soma!