Is There Chicken That Is Not Spicy in Nashville?
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Yes, and you can get it at the hot chicken restaurants themselves. Several of them have a no-heat level. Hattie B’s calls its original no-heat level Southern and also offers Sweet & Smoky, a dry rub with no spice (Hattie B’s FAQ). Prince’s scale starts at plain, according to owner André Prince Jeffries (Resy). At 400 Degrees, The Infatuation lists a 0 level below its 100, 200, and 400 levels (The Infatuation). So a group with mixed tastes can eat at the same table.
No-Heat Options at Hot Chicken Spots
| Restaurant | No-heat choice | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hattie B's | Southern (the original "no heat" level) and Sweet & Smoky (a not-spicy dry rub); tenders and sandwiches can also be grilled | Hattie B's FAQ |
| Prince's | plain, the first step on its scale | Resy, 2020 |
| 400 Degrees | 0, the first of its degree levels | The Infatuation |
Ordering Tips
- Say the level name exactly. At Hattie B’s, Mild already has spice; ask for Southern if you want none.
- Ask how plain orders are kept apart from spicy ones if even a trace of heat is a problem.
- Kids’ plates: Hattie B’s Kids Tender Plate comes with one jumbo tender, fried or grilled, plus a side, bread, pickles, and a sauce.
For the spicy end of the scale, see how spicy hot chicken really is, and for where to go, the best hot chicken spots in Nashville.