Royals Hot Chicken
Louisville
Royals Hot Chicken at a glance
About
- Nashville-style, hot-dipped chicken
- House-made dipping sauces
- Scratch sides (think mac & cheese, slaw)
- Thick milkshakes to tame the heat
- Rotating selection of local beers
Since 2015, Royals Hot Chicken has been Louisville’s go-to for endorphin-ringing, Nashville-style hot chicken served hot-dipped to order. The menu balances blistering heat with creamy milkshakes, scratch-made sides, and a lineup of house dipping sauces and local beers, creating a lively, unapologetically flavor-forward experience. Casual and fast-paced, it’s comfort food with a feverish kick.
What to Order
Royals Hot Chicken Sandwich
A juicy, hand-dipped chicken breast fried to a crackling finish and slathered in your choice of blistering or mellow spice on a buttered bun.
Hot Chicken Tenders
Strip-cut tenders tossed in house spice blends for maximum crunch and heat—perfect for dipping and sharing.
Creamy Mac & Cheese
Rich, velvety macaroni with a golden crust that cools and complements the chicken’s heat.
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