March 30 is National Hot Chicken Day! To help you celebrate, we’ve rounded up all the hot chicken restaurants in Houston so you can turn up the heat and get your taste buds sweating. This list is noncomprehensive.



1. Urban Bird Hot Chicken

The eatery specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken dishes that are cooked to order. Food can be served at different heat levels ranging from "Country"—or no heat—to "Fire in the Hole."

5404 Kirby Drive, Houston


346-428-1010

21788 Katy Freeway, Ste. 500, Katy

346-388-2901

2162 Spring Stuebner Road, Ste. 180, Spring


346-478-0730

12719 FM 1960, Houston

832-460-3966


2. Howdy Hot Chicken


This restaurant brings its fiery fried chicken sandwiches, wraps, loaded fries and more.

3520 S. Shepherd Drive, Houston

832-831-8186


3. Houston TX Hot Chicken


The eatery offers chicken sandwiches and tenders with spice levels ranging from "No Spice" to "Houston We Have a Problem." Additional menu items include fries, salads, waffles, cookies and milkshakes.

10111 Louetta Road, Ste. 800, Houston

713-597-7239


4. Main Bird Hot Chicken


Main Bird Hot Chicken specializes in Nashville hot chicken, and offers hot chicken tenders and sliders available in six heat levels ranging from no spice to Cluck It. Sides—such as mac and cheese, waffle fries, and coleslaw—are also available.

7316 Louetta Road, Ste. B303, Spring

713-739-8898

13513 University, Blvd., Ste. 300, Sugar Land

346-309-2196


5. Dave’s Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken boasts a menu of chicken tenders and sliders with seven heat level options ranging from "No Spice" to "Reaper." Additional offerings include sides, such as fries, macaroni and cheese, and kale slaw as well as a slate of beverages, including milkshakes.

20740 Kuykendahl Road, Spring

346-380-4544

21690 Hwy. 59, Ste. 300, New Caney

346-966-2401

2525 Rice Blvd., Ste. B, Houston

832-701-0122

6324 S. Hwy. 6, Missouri City

832-987-4799


6. Clutch City Cluckers

The Houston-based food truck serves hot chicken sandwiches and tenders as well as tacos, salads and french fries.

6730 Louetta Road, Spring

832-276-9788

1411 Westheimer Road, Houston

346-766-9034


7. Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken

The franchise offers Nashville-style chicken at a spice level ranging from no seasoning to "Angry Hot" with a waiver needed, according to the company's website.

2410 Bay Area Blvd. E., Houston

832-284-4265