Hot Chicken is a Southern fried chicken dish known for its spicy cayenne-based coating, applied after frying using an oil-spice blend that soaks into the crispy crust. It’s traditionally served on white bread with pickle chips, often as bone-in pieces or as chicken tenders in a sandwich.

Originating in Nashville, Tennessee, Hot Chicken began as a local specialty at Black-owned restaurants like Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack and has since become a national sensation, featured in fast-casual chains, food trucks, and spicy chicken challenges.

Spice levels range from mild to extra hot, with the dish known as much for its bold heat as its crunchy coating and addictive flavor.

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