Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken Menu & Heat Levels
5 heat levels from No Heat to Poultrygeist. Located in Midtown.
Verified Oct 2026. Hours and menus change; check before you go.
About Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken
Chef-driven hot chicken at 130 19th Ave N in Midtown, pairing Nashville heat with Szechuan flavor. Chef Chen Chen was born in China and raised in Nashville, built the brand in Toronto, and brought it home in 2026. The chicken is halal and made from scratch. The ladder tops out at Poultrygeist. The Szechuan versions come in Medium, Hot, and Poultrygeist only, per the brand's published menu. Check before you go.
Heat Levels at Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken
Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken lists 5 heat levels: from No Heat to Poultrygeist. Nashville hot chicken uses cayenne oil that builds differently than a vinegar hot sauce. Sweet tea, lemonade, or another dairy drink cools the burn better than water. The ladder tops out at Poultrygeist. The Szechuan versions come in Medium, Hot, and Poultrygeist only, per the brand's published menu. Check before you go. Service options were not confirmed. Check before you go.
No Heat
Classic fried chicken. All the crunch and flavor, zero burn.
Mild
Light, approachable heat. Nashville's definition of 'mild' is still a notch above most chain restaurants.
Medium
A noticeable, building burn. The sweet spot for most visitors: enough heat to be authentic without being overwhelming.
Hot
Serious, sweat-inducing heat. Locals' territory. Have dairy nearby.
Poultrygeist
Top of this published scale. Check the board before you order it.
Signature Dishes & What to Order
Szechuan x Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
the signature order
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich on brioche with slaw and pickles
Nashville Hot Elote corn ribs
Mac N Cheese with hot chicken bites
Dirty South waffle fries
Local Insider Tip
The Szechuan x Nashville sandwich is the signature: Szechuan peppercorn heat layered on a Nashville hot chicken sandwich, served on a toasted brioche bun with slaw, pickles, and aioli. Seating is limited, and takeout is popular.
How to Order at Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken
How Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken takes orders was not confirmed. Service options: check before you go. Nashville hot chicken is often served on white bread with pickle chips. The bread soaks up the cayenne oil. Confirm the plate on the day you visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken's hottest heat level?
Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken lists Poultrygeist at the top of the published scale: No Heat, Mild, Medium, Hot, Poultrygeist. The ladder tops out at Poultrygeist. The Szechuan versions come in Medium, Hot, and Poultrygeist only, per the brand's published menu. Check before you go.
What should I order at Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken on my first visit?
Szechuan x Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich: the signature order Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich on brioche with slaw and pickles Nashville Hot Elote corn ribs Mac N Cheese with hot chicken bites Dirty South waffle fries
Does Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken offer delivery?
Delivery, dine-in, and takeout were not confirmed for Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken. Check before you go.
What are Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken's hours?
Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken: Tue to Sun 11 AM to 9 PM. Closed Mon. Address: 130 19th Ave N, Nashville. Hours and menus change. Check before you go.
Hours & Location
- Hours
- Tue to Sun 11 AM to 9 PM. Closed Mon.
- Address
- 130 19th Ave N, Nashville, TN
- Price
- Check before you go
- Service
- Check before you go
- Phone
- (615) 964-7044
- Rating shown is from Yelp: 4.2 stars from 11 reviews as of Nov 2026. This location opened July 31, 2026, so review counts are still small.
- Yelp named the brand the number one place to eat in Canada in 2024 for its Toronto restaurants. The Nashville location is the first in the United States, per the brand's official site.