In this category, the gold standard is and probably always will be Prince’s — but hear us out. For a perfectly crisp and ruddy breading, and for deep, satisfying flavor under the burn, 400 Degrees delivers the goods. Sure, there is hotter hot chicken out there, but crank it up to the 400-degree level and there’s fire aplenty. In short, this is an impeccable hot bird, from what might be the only place in town that also serves up a hot pork chop worthy of association with Nashville’s signature spice.
Best Hot Chicken
400 Degrees
Photo: Eric England
