Chester’s Chicken, the gold standard in quick-service fried chicken for nearly 75 years, is introducing Nashville Hot Chicken as a limited-time menu item beginning May 20. Known for its secret family recipe and fresh, double-breaded chicken, Chester’s is now extending that same quality to its new Nashville Hot Chicken, available in sandwiches, wings and bites. Each offering is coated in Sauce Craft™ Nashville Hot Sauce, featuring notes of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, brown sugar and garlic. The limited-time offer is available through September 15.
Chester’s Nashville Hot Chicken is available at participating locations across 1,200 franchised and licensed restaurants in the U.S., making it the perfect pit stop for summer road trips and travel plans. According to William Culpepper, Vice President of Marketing, the menu expansion reflects Chester’s dedication to innovation and addressing customer feedback.
“Guests have been asking for Nashville Hot, and summer is the perfect moment to deliver,” said Culpepper. “Our Nashville Hot Chicken combines Chester’s signature crunch and bold flavor with genuine heat. We want to surprise our longtime fans with something fiery and new, while inviting people who’ve never tried us to discover why we’re worth the visit.”
Third-generation family leadership has made Chester’s a favorite among convenience stores and truck stops. While rooted in heritage and tradition, Chester’s has continued to evolve its menu in recent years with innovative new offerings, including bone-in wings, dipping sauces and a reimagined fried chicken sandwich that honors its legacy while pushing it forward.
“Chester’s core purpose is to deliver delicious food in surprising places,” said Chief Executive Officer Wynn Giles. “Nashville Hot Chicken is no different—it offers premium quality, bold flavor and the kind of memorable experience that keeps guests coming back. And the timing couldn’t be better for summer travelers looking for the perfect road trip fuel.”
