How to Celebrate National Hot Chicken Day - Sunday, March 30th, 2025

When most people think of holidays in March, St. Patrick’s Day is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Makes sense; millions of people across the United States celebrate this holiday every year on March 17th, regardless of whether or not they’re actually Irish. It’s a big deal, and while we at Atomic Wings like to partake in honoring old St. Patty by drinking lots of beer, we have our sights set on going all-out for another March holiday.

And yes, this holiday DOES involve chicken.

What Is National Hot Chicken Day?

National Hot Chicken Day, which comes around every year on March 30th, is an American holiday that celebrates Nashville Hot Chicken. This iconic southern recipe dates back to the 1930s and originated in Nashville, Tennessee, where bold flavors reign supreme. There are festivals and celebrations all over the country where people gather and feast on some hot chicken; there’s even cooking competitions and eating contests! Nashville Hot Chicken is quickly becoming one of the most popular chicken recipes in the United States, but just in case you’re not familiar, here’s a breakdown:

What Makes Nashville Hot Chicken Special?

Nashville Hot Chicken is unique in that it’s WAY spicier than many other fried chicken recipes. The secret is in the sauce: many recipes combine butter, brown sugar, garlic, and most importantly, generous amounts of cayenne pepper! That’s what gives Nashville Hot Chicken its uniquely spicy flavor and distinctive reddish-orange color. Nashville Hot Chicken can also be prepared in a variety of ways; some of our favorites include chicken wings, sandwiches, tenders, and much more! If you can handle the heat, you’re gonna love this iconic recipe!

How Is Atomic Wings’ Nashville Hot Chicken Better?

Now that you’re familiar with Nashville Hot Chicken and why it’s celebrated, it’s time to try some for yourself! Of course, there’s tons of options out there, but we know from firsthand experience that not all Nashville Hot Chicken is created equal. Sure, you could book a flight to Nashville and try it in its native homeland, but we believe that you shouldn’t have to go to great lengths to secure some tasty chicken. 

With dozens of locations across the United States, Atomic Wings is quickly becoming America’s favorite destination for chicken wings, tenders, sandwiches, sides, and more. Our commitment to quality cannot be understated; all of our chicken is delivered fresh, NEVER frozen to our stores every day, and it’s certified halal. With 15 sauces and 6 dry rubs to choose from, we have a flavor for every palette–from sweet and delicate to insanely hot and spicy. It took a long time to perfect our fan-favorite Nashville Hot Chicken, but we’re ready to share it with the world!

Celebrate National Hot Chicken Day at Atomic Wings!

At Atomic Wings, we’re going ALL IN for National Hot Chicken Day, and we’re inviting you to come join us for a day of BIG DEALS and BIG FLAVOR! We have 2 deals that we’re running for National Hot Chicken Day: You can try our Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich for ONLY $5, or you could buy 3 of our Nashville Hot chicken tenders and get 3 more tenders for FREE! These deals are only available on March 30th, so hurry over to your local Atomic Wings to try the best Nashville Hot Chicken in town! Visit one of our locations or place an online order today to taste the difference!