Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What’s traditionally served with Nashville hot chicken to balance the heat?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which Nashville restaurant is considered the birthplace of hot chicken?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What award did Prince’s Hot Chicken win in 2013?

Accepted Answer

James Beard Foundation America’s Classics - James Beard Foundation America’s Classics.

Question 6

What’s the name of the Nashville event celebrating hot chicken every 4th of July?

Accepted Answer

Music City Hot Chicken Festival

Question 7

What’s a lesser-known variant of Nashville hot chicken using a different protein?

Accepted Answer

Hot Fish

The Nashville Hot Chicken Trivia You've Been Waiting For

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

3) What’s traditionally served with Nashville hot chicken to balance the heat?

4) Which Nashville restaurant is considered the birthplace of hot chicken?

5) What award did Prince’s Hot Chicken win in 2013?

6) What’s the name of the Nashville event celebrating hot chicken every 4th of July?

7) What’s a lesser-known variant of Nashville hot chicken using a different protein?