Cesar G.
Yelp
We had plans to visit Nashville and one of the reasons was to try Nashville Hot Chicken. When we heard about Huey's Nashville Hot Chicken, we figured we would give it a try.
Huey's Nashville Hot Chicken is located in the Murray Hill area. We visited on a Saturday morning and arrived about 15 minutes before they opened (11:00am) and there was already a line of customers waiting at the door. Huey's had many signs requiring Masks for customers and staff, social distancing, and limited seating. They also have outside seating.
Huey's has 5 Spice/Heat Levels
CLASSIC - No Heat
MILD
MEDIUM
HOT
MOTHER CLUCKER
HOTTER THAN A MOTHER CLUCKER
We ordered the following:
HUEY'S Hot CHICKEN SANDWICH | $9.50 Comeback sauce, coleslaw, pickle on the side, and CHEDDAR MAC N' CHEESE side. Mild Heat level. - Heat level was probably mild to medium for most. Mac and Cheese was okay but probably would not order again.
HUEY'S Hot CHICKEN SANDWICH | $9.50 Comeback sauce, coleslaw, pickle and COLLARDS side. Medium Heat level. - Heat level is probably spicy for many. The sandwich had a good crunch from the coleslaw, pickles and chicken breast breading and a decent kick. The softness of the bun and the tenderness of the chicken balanced the crunchy texture. The collards were tasty and seasoned. Would order again.
JALAPEÑO PIMENTO CHEESE FRITTERS | 3 FOR $4.00 OR 5 FOR $6.00 Served with Comeback sauce. - These were a definite hit! Crunchy gooey textures and Pimento goodness. You'll want to spring for the 5! Would order again!
HUEY'S Hot CHICKEN SANDWICH | $9.50 Comeback sauce, coleslaw, pickle, and BAKED BEANS side. HOTTER THAN A MOTHER CLUCKER heat level. - Heat level (See below) The baked beans has a little heat to them and sweetness with the Pineapples mixed in.
TIP: If this is your first time visiting Huey's and you are looking to try out any of their sandwiches above Hot, you should order the medium spice first just to try out/test the heat level, taste, and enjoy the meal.
When I ordered their chicken sandwich with the hottest spice level (HOTTER THAN A MOTHER CLUCKER), they gave me their disclaimer...Sir...just to let you know it has some of the hottest peppers (Ghost, Habanero, Cayenne, etc.)..are you sure? This had me second guessing ordering...but I at least had a plan to warm up with the medium sandwich.
Starting out their hottest spice level wasn't so bad. Just like the medium Sandwich, the heat level doesn't really hit you until a little halfway through...then BOOM..your mouth and throat feel like they are burning to a crisp! I powered through the Sandwich without drinking anything but you will definitely want a cold drink and then some nearby afterwards. It had me sweating in the end and I was holding back tears from the heat :) Definitely NOT tears of joy afterwards! Those with sensitive stomachs (bring the Pepto for the Heartburn)!
All in All we will probably be back. The prices were reasonable and they have a pretty good chicken Sandwich, sides, and the Pimento Cheese Fritters.
I would have given our visit a 5 star review; however, we did have to wait 30 minutes after our order to get our food and we were like the 3rd order in the restaurant at the time.