The Most Viral Hot Chicken Lands on the North Side of Chicago: The New Spot Blends Nashville Heat With Middle Eastern Spices

If you live on TikTok, as we do, you’ve likely seen videos of chefs deep-frying chicken , smothering it in hot sauce, and assembling it on a perfectly crisp bun. These videos go viral for a good reason—they look utterly delicious . However, we usually have to take the chefs’ word for it, because, as much as we enjoy the viral content, we can’t actually taste anything on a phone screen. Every once in a while, though, a chicken sandwich emerges from the internet and becomes a reality you can try—and yes, we’re talking about Hot Chi Chicken. Hot Chi Chicken arrives in Lakeview ----------------------------------- The restaurant launched in Chatham in 2021, founded by brothers Amer and Mutaz Abdullah, along with their partner Kinan Moufti. They turned heads with dishes like the harissa-glazed “Popeye’s Ain’t Sh!t “ sandwich , hot honey butter chicken sandwiches, and spice-packed tenders. Luckily for Northsiders, they are now expanding to Lakeview. The new location will offer all the favorites along with some neighborhood exclusives, including the Dirty Mac —a generous scoop of mac and cheese topped with hot chicken, Alabama white sauce, and Hot Chi’s signature seasoning. The team also plans to use the space for comedy nights, music performances, and the chicken-eating contests (you should start preparing now), which have become synonymous with their growing brand. Where is Hot Chi Chicken located? --------------------------------- Address: 953 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 Source: https://secretchicago.com/hot-chi-chicken-new-restaurant-lakeview-chicago/