What to order at Prince's Hot Chicken

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Hot chicken plate
Editor tip
Quarter dark, Medium heat, plain white bread with pickles. Medium has more flavour than Hot for first-timers.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
NeighborhoodSouth Nashville
HoursSun-Thu 10:30-22:00, Fri-Sat 10:30-0:00
The dishHot chicken plate
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Address: 5814 Nolensville Rd, Ste 110, Nashville, TN 37211

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