Poultry

Nashville Hot Chicken

Nashville, United States

Fried chicken finished with a cayenne-and-lard paste — Nashville's incendiary signature.

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What it is

A closer look at Nashville Hot Chicken.

Fried chicken finished with a cayenne-and-lard paste — Nashville's incendiary signature.

What to look for

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The heat should bloom after the first bite; pickles and white bread are the cooling counterpoint.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

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Native to

Nashville, United States

Locality-specific tradition

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