Spice up your meal plans with Hot Chicken Week

How hot are you willing to go? Don’t worry, there are plenty of heat levels for your taste buds at participating restaurants during Hot Chicken Week.

A person holding a hot chicken sandwich over a food basket with a side of fries and two cups of beer in the background.

Don’t skip the kick-off party to be among the first to try Tee Line’s hot honey chicken pillows. | Photo by Tee Line Nashville via Nashville Scene

Nashville’s hottest week is almost here. Hot Chicken Week is underway Monday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Feb. 2 with $8 hot chicken deals at 40+ participating restaurants.

🔥 What’s the deal?

  • Put on annually by the Nashville Scene, participating restaurants are serving up spicy favorites or creating something new just for the week. See all the offerings.
  • Remember, this is a competition. Vote for your favorite dish across three categories — Best Overall, Best Traditional, and Most Unique.
  • Keep track of your Hot Chicken Week progress via this app — psst, you’ll earn points towards prizes.
  • Bonus: Now for our recs. We’ve got Harth’s hot chicken and waffle bites, Amerigo’s hot chicken pasta Alfredo, and the spicy tinga tacos from Otto’s on our to-munch list.

Head to Tee Line Nashville on Monday, Jan. 27 (5-7 p.m.) for the free-to-attend kick-off party, where there will be drink specials and samples.

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