Sounds the same, no?

But Nashville is not the only region across the globe either that specializes in hot chicken.

Fans of Asian cuisine will be quick to point out several regions that have their own unique take.

Howlin’ Ray’s hot chicken

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So when it comes to fast-food chains, who delivers on the heat?

Here are the seven best chains to experience hot chicken.

Its simple yet effectivemenu featureschicken tenders and sliders, each with an assortment of options that bring the heat.

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

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Other sauces range from Lite Mild to Reaper.

After returning home, they began experimenting with all of the ways to recreate that authentic heat.

Over the past decade, this small chain has grown to several locations around Ohio.

daves hot chicken

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And for a true authentic Nashville hot chicken experience, you might add waffles to your order.

That eventually grew into successful to-go locations in Los Angeles.

But for heat lovers, your options range from Mild to Howlin'.

hot chicken takeover

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Customers can order plates of hot chicken or, for the convenience of something handheld, sandwiches.

And like many other fast-food restaurants that celebrate Nashville hot chicken, sides include slices of bread and pickles.

It even sells a Vegan “Not Chicken Sandwich” made with a double-fried cauliflower steak.

Howlin' Ray’s hot chicken

Howlin' Ray’s / Facebook

Wingstop

Wingstop’s popularity is only growing.

The chain opened in Garland, Texas, in 1994, and now had with 1,500 restaurants globally.

Just last year the chain introduced its first chicken sandwich, available in all of its wing flavors.

Bangin' Buns

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The sandwichalmost immediately sold out.

This sandwich is built with a spicy, crunchy, chicken breast that can stand up to the best.

The chicken is served on a brioche bun with pickles.

Bonchon chicken wings

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If you love hot chicken, thisone is worth a try.

Plus, don’t skip the chain’s hand-cut fries showered in a sweet and salty seasoning.

Haven Hot Chicken

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wingstop original hot chicken sandwich

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