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Is there a Dave's hot chicken in Los Angeles?

There are now dozens of hot chicken retailers throughout LA, but no one has been able to capitalize on the phenomenon as successfully as Dave's Hot Chicken (no affiliation with bbq franchise Famous Dave's) which specializes in crispy tenders of various spice levels.

How much is the chicken tender at Dave and Busters?

They're also pricier at nearly $4 per tender a la carte, but the good news is that during our extensive taste test, the chicken was consistently juicy, and the exterior brought the necessary crunch factor. If you want to experience a Dave's tender in all its natural glory, go ahead and order the no spice.

Are all of Dave's chicken tenders the same?

In fact, all of Dave's Hot Chicken seasoned tenders are virtually identical — shellacked with a crimson-hued hodgepodge that, at least visually, screams, "I'm about to set your mouth on fire." Mercifully, a sticker is applied to each order to distinguish the different tenders and prevent you from being met with an unanticipated spicy surprise.

What is Nashville-style hot chicken?

Nashville-style hot chicken is a bona fide national food sensation and Los Angeles is the epicenter of its expansion beyond Music City. Chef Johnny Zone helped fuel the city's hunger for sublimely spiced fried chicken when he opened his first Howlin' Ray's brick and mortar outpost in 2016.

How hot is Dave's Hot Chicken Reaper Scoville?

1,800,000 unitsDave's offers seven levels of heat for its fried chicken, ranging from no spice to reaper — made with the Carolina Reaper pepper. How hot is the reaper? It clocks in at a median heat of 1,800,000 units on the Scoville scale, which makes it the hottest pepper in the world (according to official records, anyway).

Is Dave's Hot Chicken Keto?

Helpful Insights About Famous Dave's Hot & Sassy BBQ Sauce Net Carbs are 25% of calories per serving, at 15g per serving. This food is safe for the keto diet.

What bread does Dave's Hot Chicken use?

Before we get into the nitty gritty of the seasoned tenders, another thing to keep in mind when you're ordering at Dave's is that each a la carte order also comes with three pickle discs, a side of Dave's Sauce, and the traditional slice of white bread.

How many calories are in a Dave's Hot Chicken Slider?

1370 - 1490 Cal. All sliders are served with kale slaw, pickles and a drizzle of Dave's sauce & all tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce. 1060 - 1110 Cal.

Is Dave's Hot Chicken breaded?

Offered at seven various spice levels ranging from No Spice to Reaper™ (which requires a signed waiver for those who dare), each piece of juicy, hand-breaded chicken is spiced to order.

Who owns Dave's Hot Chicken?

Dave KopushyanArman Oganesyan, former Bouchon chef Dave Kopushyan and brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan, launched the wildly popular Dave's Hot Chicken concept as a pop-up in 2017.

Why is Dave's Hot chicken so popular?

The truth is, the quality and flavor of their chicken has always been the most important thing. That is why the business has become so popular and why it continues to be popular to this day.

Does Dave's Hot chicken have honey?

Served with sliced pickles and white bread, the tenders come with a chipotle-mayo dubbed “Dave's sauce,” and small packets of honey, which works pretty well to contrast the heat.

Where did Dave's Hot chicken originate?

in North Center, just down the block from Lane Tech College Prep. Dave's began in East Hollywood in 2017 when owners Arman Oganesyan, Tommy Rubenyan and David Kopushyan began selling their chicken out of a parking lot and posting about it on social media.

How many calories are in Dave's Hot chicken Combo 2?

There are 740 calories in a Chicken Tenders for 2 Meat Combo from Famous Dave's.

How many carbs are in Dave's Hot Chicken Tenders?

*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet....Famous Dave's Chicken Tenders Nutrition Facts.Serving Size1 ServingSodium1620mg68%Total Carbohydrates56g19%Dietary Fiber2g8%Sugars21g13 more rows•Aug 18, 2021

What makes hot chicken hot?

The chicken gets a hefty dose of spice thanks to hot sauce and cayenne in the coating as well as a spicy sauce drizzled over the top. This version of fried chicken is served up with white bread and pickles to help balance out the heat.

No Spice

While Dave's Hot Chicken offers seven different tender options, the only difference is the seasoning — or in this case, lack thereof. Regardless of what spice level you choose, you can anticipate a strip that will be massive in size, at least compared to tender offerings from other fast food chains.

Lite Mild

Before we get into the nitty gritty of the seasoned tenders, another thing to keep in mind when you're ordering at Dave's is that each a la carte order also comes with three pickle discs, a side of Dave's Sauce, and the traditional slice of white bread. If you're consuming the full package, a single order will do the trick for a "light" lunch.

Mild

Flavorwise, this is where things start to click and the seasonings begin to coalesce. Just like Miller beer, there is definitely an improvement in taste over the "lite" alternative. With the standard mild, you get that noticeable sweetness from the lite mild but, in this case, it's thankfully offset by a gentle smokiness.

Medium

All right, now this is when the heat really starts to kick in and Dave's begins to live up to its name. Right away, you can detect that the peppers in the mix are creeping up the Scoville scale with a slight tingle felt on the lips and tongue.

Extra Hot

It's official: We've now reached the three buckets in a row, "he's on fire!" territory. Our experience taking down Dave's extra hot tender was certainly a mix of pleasure and a tiny bit of pain. Before even taking a bite of the strip, your nostrils will get a whiff of that extra addition of spice.

Reaper

Turns out Blue Öyster Cult was right: Don't fear the reaper, or at least when it comes to Dave's Hot Chicken tenders. Let's be clear: Is this a scorcher? Absolutely. Reaper is so spicy that it's hot to the touch, and we're not referring to temperature.

Should you upgrade to a slider?

So now that you're well versed in every last flavor of Dave's Hot Chicken tenders, you're ready to decide whether you want to call for a slider. For an extra buck and a half you'll get the tender of your choosing topped with pickles, a mound of kale slaw, and a drizzle of Dave's Sauce, wedged between an old school squishy hamburger bun.