 b) A revenge plot by a girlfriend (Thornton Prince’s girlfriend spiked his chicken with cayenne to get back at him!).

What inspired the creation of Nashville hot chicken in the 1930s?

c) Cayenne pepper paste (applied after frying for that signature kick).

What’s the key ingredient that gives Nashville hot chicken its fiery heat?

White bread and pickles (to soak up juices and cool the spice)

Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack (started by Thornton Prince)

James Beard Foundation America’s Classics.

James Beard Foundation America’s Classics

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