Handsome Hog Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich Price

The Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich is a spicy Southern-style sandwich from Handsome Hog, featuring a hot chicken fillet, sweet & hot pickles, shredded iceberg lettuce, and a Cry Baby Craig’s aioli. This sandwich delivers a significant level of heat from the chicken, which is tempered by the cool crunch of the lettuce, the sweet and tangy pickles, and the creamy, garlicky aioli. The Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich is priced between $17.00 and $19.00.

The sandwich's centerpiece is a chicken fillet prepared in the Tennessee hot style. The chicken is first fried to create a crispy exterior, then it is coated in a cayenne-based spice paste that imparts a significant and lingering heat. It is served on a bun where the sweet & hot pickles, shredded iceberg lettuce, and Cry Baby Craig’s aioli provide a necessary contrast of cool, crisp, and creamy textures against the chicken's spiciness. The entree is completed with a choice of a side dish, such as the rich Mac 'N' Cheese topped with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, the smoky Braised Greens cooked with pork shank, or a light, no-mayo slaw.

The Handsome Hog Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich reviews often note the perfect balance of heat and the sandwich's overall deliciousness. The sandwich is a popular execution of the Nashville hot chicken trend, defined by its intense spice and complementary cooling elements. The dish has similar qualities to the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich at Revival, another Twin Cities restaurant specializing in Southern food, which also features a spicy fried chicken fillet on a bun.

Handsome Hog is a Saint Paul favorite located in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood, serving contemporary Southern cuisine. The restaurant, with a pig-centric menu created by Chef Matt Green, boasts an award-winning dinner and cocktail menu. The bar offers a curated bourbon selection and inventive craft cocktails, all served in an elevated ambiance with a casual and friendly neighborhood vibe.