HCK Hot Chicken

On the surface, Hot Chicken Kitchen was overall very good for a first-time visit! I'll definitely consider going back, since there's certainly options to choose from when it comes to ordinary chicken to something a little less oridnary- but nonetheless worthwhile. I came in and got the Loaded Fries, looking for a little spice to go along with it. What I was given had been pretty mellow on the spice, but overall? It was pretty good when it came to seasoning whatnot. A lot of places tend to overdo it, but what I will touch on is the lack of chicken included. There wasn't as much as I'd thought, and it's more "cut up" rather than individually crispy. Not that it was a big thing, but typically more of what I'm used to. I'd recommend this place to people if their curiosity led them here, or if they needed a quick stop for lunch in the area. Like I said before, I gotta come back again. Definitely want to test my palette for the kind of spices they have- and strangely, something I've never seen before... Tacos??

Came to Fort Worth on vacation, and I can say that these are some of the best wings I've had in my life. We ordered the 25 piece traditional wings, and we tried many of their wing sauces, along with their lemon pepper dry rub. I can highly recommend trying many of their flavors as well; they won't disappoint. We talked to the owner and also saw firsthand that the wings are made fresh to order. The wings are never frozen, and are wet brined to ensure maximum juiciness. They are battered which leaves them with a crispy skin that isn't too thick or hard. We also ordered coleslaw, fries, and Mac and cheese. The fries are coated with extra spices. They are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, and they come with a great tasting sauce. The coleslaw was a surprisingly pleasant pairing to have with some of the spicier wing sauces. The Mac and cheese wasn't "out-of-this-world", but I did appreciate having a soft and creamy bite to pair with the crispier wings. The staff and owner were very hospitable. We came during a time where it wasn't too busy, and the owner asked us what we thought of the food. She mentioned she values feedback from her customers. Overall, we found a great chicken place that we will definitely have to come back to before our vacation is over. I highly recommend checking the place out!

We were lucky we got to meet the owners; truly lovely and very sweet people.. they made sure we were taken care of by the workers upfront.. and took care of us, they did! They were very patient and took the time to explain everything to us (we are first timers) specifically the different sauces since I'm not much of a spicy food lover.. I can tolerate some heat, but not a lot.. They also checked on us to make sure we got all of our orders/food correctly and if we needed anything else.. We visited this past Saturday, Nov 16th, late afternoon.. so kudos to amazing food and service by your crew!! Can't wait to come back next time we are in town 😊

The sandwiches are so good. I appreciate that the range of spice goes from tasty to super spicy. The sandwiches are large and the dining room is clean. This place is added to my list of regular spots.

Food is okay. I work in the area and have always passed by but never tried it. I took the leap and I wish I wouldn’t have wasted my money. QuickTrip would have been better. I walked in and was not greeted, zero smiles and was not welcoming! (There was only one other person in there eating so it’s no like they were super busy) I went to the register and tried to ask questions, as I’ve never been here, and was given the impression that I was annoying because I asked what a specific sauce was like. The gentalman told me what the sauce was like with a tone. Again, with zero greeting and zero smiles with a tone that is not welcome and super off putting. I ordered the loaded fries and I will say the fries are seasoned really nicely and the chicken has a good sauce on it but over all it gave zero wow factors. Not something that is going to stick out in the future when I’m hungry. Due to the food being just on the okay side and the service being absolutely terrible, I don’t recommend wasting your time or money here. There are literally tons of other chicken places that gives you much better food/service.

SOLID 5 stars. Easily the best chicken we have had and phenomenal service. The manager even checked on us, which is something we typically only see in sit down restaurants. We highly recommend the loaded Mac. Do it with the After Burner sauce, even if you aren't a big heat person. The cream cools it down but still has enough spice to be flavorful to the max. I did the bone-in wings with the Angry Hot. I can handle a decent amount of heat, but I was in tears and needed about 4 cups of water. I would do the After Burner as well for the wings next time. The fries and pickles were delicious as well. All in all we will absolutely be back and will rave about this place to our friends.

I got a big takeout order and they didn’t miss a thing! Even with some very specific special instructions for some items. The customer service was great, the chef/cook was very polite and explained how everything was stacked in the bag. The portions are great, the bone-in wings are HUGE but not too fatty. The flavors and spices are amazing. Would highly recommend anyone looking for delicious spicy fried chicken!

Friendly service, good hot chicken sandwich with the perfect amount of heat to fit your taste buds

Before- "30$ for 2 of us. Better be good...." After - "NAILED IT!" I have not had a lot of the trending hot chicken places, so I don't have anything to compare it to as far as other "hot" shops. I also don't care because whatever this place is, is what I crave now. I'm slightly irritated because all other chicken sandwiches are ruined for me now, but luckily this place is only about 15 minutes from me. I just got their main sandwich with the basic sauce and fries and I'm honestly considering going back for dinner. It took a little bit longer than expected for the food to come out, but that was because it was getting made fresh and wasn't sitting under a heat lamp. It was well worth the wait. My son got the mac and cheese with the basic sauce as well and said the same thing about "all other chicken is ruined now" Crunchy, slightly sweet outside. Tender and juicy inside. This chicken was a 10. The heat didn't seem to be there at first, then slowly grew to where you could definitely feel it, but it wasn't unpleasant like some spicy stuff. Great job guys! See you in a little bit!

Only come if you have time to wait as they cook after you order, The wait was not too long. pretty efficient. but allow yourself about 10 mins for your order if it's slow. How's the bathroom the bathroom? Nice and clean with soap and hot water. Food is tasty

This restaurant is small. It isn't ideal for large groups. Great place for a meet up with a friend. The customer service is excellent. When order, head to the front register then explore the options on the menu over the register. After you place your order, choose your table and your meal will arrive to your table by the number they provide you after placing your order. The food was okay. I thought I ordered a bone in combo but tenders arrived to my table. I didn't send it back. I was in a rush plus the gentlemen who brought my order was super kind. The taste for me was not unique to a brand. I guess I was expecting a signature receipe. It taste bland. The freshness was there and cooked to order, but I was not taken back from the sauce I selected. I guess I expected more. I definitely will try them again.

The best wings! Beats all the wing places around. Consistent goodness each time we come. Good size wings and crunch every single time. And very affordable compared to all the other places. Mango habanero sauce is also very good.

Kind of a hidden gem due to location but hopefully everyone gets to know this place. I went all in and had the loaded mac and cheese bowl which is fried chicken tenders cut up on top of mac and cheese and topped off with their good sauce (think aioli, it's delicious) and your choice of hot sauce. I got the sweet habanero sauce on the side. It's a huge portion and I had two meals out of it. My stepson got the chicken tenders, which he swears by and the seasoned krinkle fries are so good. It's definitely a comfort food type of place. They do offer a salad option. You order at the front either to go or to eat there. Cute dining area with a decent amount of seats. The service is pretty quick and I know it is made to order. Will be back!

The food was good especially the hot Nashville sandwich but wait time was a little long

Best wings ! We came in one night I got wings with the HCK sauce I think it was called... soooooo yummy, They were cooked perfectly and crispy. I asked for fries crispy......and damn they were perfect . We also ordered wings on super bowls and they were also so delicious. We just moved to the area this is now our go to wings ! The service was fast and easy. Keep up the good work. Whatever y'all are doing to those wings don't change it . They are top tier!

I order often from this place for delivery and it never disappoints. The food is hot and fresh each time. Very flavorful and good. I have tried several items from the menu and all are good. Definitely recommend this place!!

Now that I'm writing this review, I'm craving their fries! We decided to go ahead and check out this new hot chicken spot and it was pretty good. The chicken was tender and juicy and seasoned just right but honestly the fries were the star of the show hands down! I don't know what kind of secret seasoning they use on the fries but it is amazing. If it wasn't so cold right now, I would be on my way!

5 pc lemon pepper dry rub basket. OMG my new favorite wing spot. Wings and fries both perfectly seasoned and tasty. Come give these guys a shot

This place is top notch! I got the tacos today and they were amazing! Mac n cheese and hot chicken is always a winning combo.

Ok chicken spot although most of the sauces had a sweetness. The base sauce is sweet as is the Angry Hot (sweet and spicy flavor), the after burner is the best if you don't like the constant taste of sugar. Fries are nice a crispy and the loaded fries are a good junk/ comfort food filler upper. I'm curious about their wings but wouldn't get the tenders or Sammy again as the bun is also sweet. I give 3.5 stars for good food prep but again- way too much sweetness per bite for me. Recommend the loaded fries for a hardy meal.

Calling all chicken lovers!!! This is your place for an elevated, tasty chicken sandwich. Let's jump right into the details: *Nashville style chicken sandwich: I love the breading to chicken ratio of the sandwich. The coleslaw that comes with the sandwich really gives it that crunchy, refreshing texture. You can choose no sauce (country style) or select from four different sauces. Of course, we had to go with sauce! I was a little conservative and went with the base sauce that was infused with cayenne. Honestly, I could barely taste the heat with that one. The next level up is the after burner sauce infused with habanero, which is spicy; yet doesn't give you that burn yet. The start of the burn would be with the angry hot sauce infused with Trinidad scorpion. My hubby plans to try the medic sauce infused with Carolina reaper next time for that extra heat. *Side seasoned krinkle kut fries: Just your typically fries that are well-seasoned. The star of the show is the sauce that comes with it. Overall, they have very quick service. I was surprised at how fast they managed to get orders out during grand opening as well. There's the option to dine in, but we've been getting takeout instead. I shall be back!

Food was great! Chicken was so well cooked, wasn't too crispy and the fries were seasoned so well I was impressed. I didn't need the sauce because of how good everything was, but even the sauce was great!! The place was very clean and kept overall! The people working there were willing to help out if I had a question. What I would like to see, however, is more engagement from staff. They weren't mean or anything of the like, but it seemed they had only helped if asked. A follow up to see how customers were doing would have been great! Definitely recommend this place to others!!

This place was spectacular. The chicken was fresh, flavorful, and MOIST. The fries were perfectly crispy and well seasoned. The prices were a smidge higher, but the portions are large and worth the price tag. Food was made timely and well. We will most definitely be returning.

First off naked wings aren't naked here. Really pissed me off. Naked means naked.... These came breaded. That's not naked. Fries were good. Overall garbage food that tastes decent. Probably 1 million calories per bite. Wouldn't go again. Oh also super expensive for what you get.

I found this place on TikTok and decided to try it based on the location and reviews online. I enjoyed the look of the restaurant, the manager was really nice and attentive. I asked him a variety of questions regarding the spice levels of their hot chicken and he described them all in great detail, which I appreciated. I ended up ordering a chicken sandwich and loaded French fries with the base (cayenne sauce) with the signature 'good sauce' and ranch dressing, along with a soda. The fries were really tasty and nicely seasoned. The sandwich was ok for me, I don't know why but it felt about bit starchy in the middle but once I added more sauce, it tasted better. The cost for this meal was around $27 before tip. I enjoyed my experience, this place is an 8 out of 10. I would like to go back and try to tenders on my next round.

Ordered chicken tenders, combo #1, and a side of fried pickles. Placed the order through doordash for pickup. Is there any reason why there's an automatic 20% increase in the price for the items? Tenders and the chicken fillet were soggy as most other reviews stated. Their sauce carries the chicken. Fried pickles have way too much breading on them and remind me of something you can get in the frozen aisle. Service was okay, just went to the counter for pick-up. Ambiance is like Wingstop but there's a giant board with patrons. I really thought it would be a contender to Ricky's, but it's just Cane's with hot sauce on them.

Not bad for a spicy chicken spot. The service was great and the staff explained the various sauces. To me the After burner was not spicy. The Angry hot was prob a good entry level hot sauce. The fries were delicious, crispy and well seasoned.

Ambiance is chill, service was fast, and staff is helpful to this new customer. The young staff members were polite and helpful. The food was made after my order. The fries were so hot, I didn't get to sneak any "road fries" on the way home. I have a 10 min drive from the restaurant and all the hot food was still nice and hot. The Mac and cheese bowl was delicious, I got the After Burner sauce on my chicken. This isn't Mama's macNcheese so sauce your chicken for a boost of flavor. Fries- hot and spiced nicely...I didn't need any dipping sauce. The teenagers devoured the fries and licked the sauce cup when done. The Cole slaw was cold and sweet...a complimentary partner to the spicier chicken. I'm getting a sandwich that layers it all next time. The portions are generous it fed me, and one teenaged boy til we were stuffed. The 5 remaining teenagers got a couple of tastes as well.

Amazing food, great service, great owners! The wings are the very best that I have ever had in my life! They are plump juicy and hot to your table. The seasoned French fries are delicious! They have lots of different wing sauces to try and they are all really good. As the young folks say " They are FIRE" Where ever you are at you must stop by. Once you do this will be your spot I promise you.

Just tried this new place HCK Hot Chicken at Western Center and 35 and thought it was very good. I'll be back. I got the #1 Combo the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with the "Base" sauce. I got the Base because I didn't know how hot the others would be. It was delicious but FYI it's very mild so if you want heat bump it up a notch. Give these guys a try and help support small and local biz!

Food is awesome! Service is always efficient, Great place to get some good spicy Nashville chicken.

I think the food is great It tasted amazing, great flavors on the fries and sandwiches. Maybe I caught them at an off moment, but I may be going back to try other items on the menu.

Bill & Carla, the owners, are awesome, very welcoming. I seek out Nashville chicken & we tried the Mac & cheese w chicken, chicken & waffles, & The medic chicken tenders & fries. This place is legit & not just hot but good flavor, sauce just not seasoning. Support these owners, mom & pop. Look around the corner of the shopping center to find em.

This was our first time here. Our food came out hot and the wings are delicious! Good mix of flats and drums. The after burn sauce is super good, low heat, great for a first timer. Next time I'll try the next level of heat. The fries were plentiful and as good as the wings and as they cooled off, did not lose they crispy crunchy texture. The Mac and cheese was really good and creamy, very tasty. My kid was mad at me when when came in but he left a happy camper. HCK Hot Chicken for the win!

Helll nah no! Y'all like this place? 2 stars cuz the fries are good, but that's about it. You'd think frying thin chicken strips would get crispy, right? Think again. Soggy soggy. And even more soggy once they drench it in their sauce. Waffles weren't crispy either. You want hot chicken? Go to Ricky's or hell even Dave's. Service was bad. Asked homegirl at the counter for a knife. She looks up from her phone and yelled out to the worker in the back to grab one for me. "Sorry yall, I get off in 2 minutes"

Ordering was fairly easy and simple. I got the #1 combo with the after burner spice level (habanero). I'm a spicy food connoisseur, and this was kind of a let down for me. I sweat pretty easy when it comes to spiciness (idk why, just happens), and this didn't make me sweat at all. I expected more heat and flavor. Almost tasted like a buffalo sauce you'd get on wings at Buffalo Wild Wings. Wish there was a bit more of a crunch to the sandwich as well. Fries were good, nothing crazy. They could've had more flavor as well. The coleslaw on the sandwich was good though. Restaurant looks like it's kept well clean. This place was decent, but I'd highly recommend Hangry Joes if you're looking to get a real good spicy crispy chicken sandwich (their habanero spice level made me sweat). Price was a little high in my opinion, but that's just me.

Ordered to go and the wings and fries were great, crispy and fresh. Sides are small for the price though, sauce as well, very small portions.

The fries were hot and crispy and the chicken tenders were big, everything was super filling. Seasoning on the fries aren't too bad but personally i don't think it's necessary, however still good. I ordered Angry Hot spice level and it was good and enjoyable heat level if you like spicy. Will come back again and try other things and the spiciest level.

The food was sooooo good. Both the chicken strips and fries were well seasoned! I got the chicken strip combo which includes fries and a drink and I got After Burner sauce on the chicken and it was delicious!!! The chicken strips were big that I could only eat 1.5 of them (2 comes with the meal). Will be back for sure.

Best chicken place in fort worth! Highly recommend, staffs are nice, and the place is very clean.

I've eaten here about 3-4 times now. The chicken is so good and the food is consistent! I get the chicken sandwich with the base heat and it's perfect. The fries are cooked crispy with good seasoning and are never soggy. I usually do carry out and my orders are always ready on time and the staff is always polite and attentive. I just tried the fried donut drops and omg what a mistake that was because now I'll want them all the time! This place is a 10/10 and will continue to eat here!

A MUST try!!! My husband and I went here and the food was amazing! The portions are very big and the chicken is fried perfectly! The service was also so great the manager came and asked everyone how their food was and if they needed anything. A great chicken place, we will definitely be coming back!

Great meal and service! When we walked in we were immediately greeted by Damian. He asked if it was our first time and explained all the sauces to us. Once we got our food we were surprised by the huge portions! We agreed that the chicken tasted fresher compared to other wing chains and the fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned! Could not have asked for better service and food.

Had the classic wings(medic) , boneless wings(base) and loaded fries to go! Favor on medic good kick not to hot, medium hot pretty much . Base sweet and tangy. Classic wings deep fried and tossed, excellent flavor not salty made fresh to order definitely would get again ! Boneless wings, deep fried comparable to chicken nuggets, good flavor. Fries are crispy and well seasoned not to salty good balance. Overall experience is excellent! Will dine here again

It was good . I got medium tenders and my foolish daughter got the hottest. Took her 3 days to finish . One tender a day. Shake was ok. Service was fast and friendly. Table was sticky even though I did see them cleaning.

I rarely give 5 so this is good for me. Price was good. Way too many fries. Which is good when you share. Sweet and spicy chicken with coleslaw and a bun. Very tasty. A little messy. Complaints would include small individual ketchup packets and no wet wipes. But I was able to hose off in the sink after using 10 packets of ketchup.

The Nashville angry hot sandwich is my favorite! Plus the crinkle fried are so good--the sauce they have for the fries is amazing, too!

Chicken sandwich was soooo good! Sometimes it's hit or miss and HCK did not miss. Chicken was perfect, flavor was great! Will definitely be back.

We are from out of town and decided to try this place. Fresh hot food, crispy fries, friendly staff and unlike Dave's hot chicken they have RANCH, a Texas girls staple . The place wasn't busy. We found a little table near the back. The floor was a little sticky, trash can could use a good wipe down but as soon as, I'm assuming the manager, came by to check if everything was good for us, she told the other employee to "give the floor some attention". I ordered the habanero level hot and it wasn't spicy at all but was still a good flavor. My husband had bone in wings with Cajun rub and he enjoyed them. Too bad there's not an HCK where we live, we would definitely be regulars!

My rating is a 2 for 2 reasons- the bun on my sandwich was hard. Not soft at all. And secondly, their ranch dressing sucks! It is like the nastiest ranch I've had in a long time. Yes, I'm a ranch snob so it's super important that it be edible and even better.. homemade. Don't cheap out on the ingredients.

The service was good and the food was just okay. If you're looking for an authentic Nashville Hot Chicken experience, then this isn't it. Like other reviews mention, the fries are good; crispy even after they've cooled down. We tried the chicken sandwich (basic - Cheyenne), which was more sweet than heat, it was more like a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. This was disappointing because we were expecting a Nashville Hot chicken experience. My daughter had the After Burn - which tastes more or less the same as the basic. The atmosphere was simple and fun. Would I eat here again? Not on purpose.

I really like the vibe of this place the cashier was really nice and walked us through the menu a little bit as it was our first time. I do think that the spice levels on the tenders are a little weak. I had the habanero, which is the second hottest, and it was absolutely delicious 10 times better than Wingstop mango habanero with the flavor. I'm interested to go back and try their hottest flavor. I was able to get a sample of the sauce from one of the gentleman who works there and it was really really delicious. I like how their food is hot yet also very flavorful. Their fries are really really good. Their ranch and housemaid sauce is delicious as well.

Great Nashville Hot! Love the sandwich. Maybe not the best but really good. Portions are big, good sized sandwiches and lots of fries. The sauces come in four levels. #2 is hot and sweet, just right. #3 is doable but the heat overloads the rest. Can't imagine why anyone would want #4. The staff has been good. The place itself is fine but not much. Grab a sandwich and enjoy.

Just ate here for dinner and it was fantastic! My husband had the Nashville sandwich with Mac and cheese and I had the boneless wings with fries. Everything was delicious and the portions were generous. Everyone working there was super nice as well which is so hard to find these days and the place was spotless. They bus their tables immediately. Will definitely be back!!

Great pictures that definitely match the taste! Super nice staff, can't get a better chicken sandwich somewhere else. I suggest y'all give it a try

In town for a couple days and was craving chicken. Probably the best chicken I've had in a long time. They aren't small tenders, they are large pieces. The batter they use is crispy and delicious. The Mac and Cheese and fries were amazing as well!

Head over for some delicious hot chicken. I personally got mild and it was juicy and delicious! They have everything you could think of! I ordered their delicious salad ! Also the prices are really reasonable for a chicken place