Hardee's Nashville Hot Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich

The same hand-breaded fillet tossed in Nashville Hot seasoning, with pickles and mayo on a brioche-style bun.

$6.49Combo: $9.79

By Hardee's Menu Hub · Prices checked October 2026

Category	Chicken & More
What it is	The same hand-breaded fillet tossed in Nashville Hot seasoning, with pickles and mayo on a brioche-style bun.
Typical price	$6.49
Combo price	$9.79 with fries and a drink (870 - 1590 cal)
Calories	570
Protein	29g
Data source	Prices: typical U.S. menu prices. Nutrition: Hardee's official nutrition guide.

Prices may vary by location, region, and time. These are representative/typical US prices, not store-specific.

Our Take

Best for

Anyone who wants some heat for only $0.20 more than the classic.

Skip it if

You rarely eat spicy food. Start with the classic sandwich.

What Changes From the Classic

The Nashville Hot uses the same hand-breaded white meat fillet as the classic chicken sandwich. After frying, it's tossed in a Nashville Hot seasoning.

It keeps the same pickles and mayo on a brioche-style bun. The seasoning is the only real difference.

How Hot Is It?

It's noticeably spicier than the classic sandwich, but it isn't sold as an extreme-heat item.

How hot it feels depends on your own tolerance. If you rarely eat spicy food, start with the classic.

The mayo and pickles help cool it down. Don't skip them if you're sensitive to spice.

Price and Nutrition

The sandwich costs $6.49, $0.20 more than the classic. The combo is $9.79.

Per Hardee's nutrition guide, it has 570 calories, 32g of fat and 29g of protein, nearly the same as the classic.

Sodium is 2,530mg, 40mg more than the classic. Both are above the 2,300mg daily limit.

Spicy Alternatives

Prefer tenders? The 3 Piece Spicy Tenders cost $4.99 and have 270 calories.

The Spicy Tender Wrap is lighter still, at 280 calories.

For breakfast heat, try the Spicy Hand-Breaded Chicken Biscuit at $4.69.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 226 g

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	570
Total Fat	32g
Saturated Fat	6g
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	80mg
Sodium	2530mg
Total Carbohydrates	49g
Dietary Fiber	2g
Sugars	8g
Protein	29g

Contains

EggMilkSoySesameWheat

2,000 calories is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Values may vary by restaurant. Source: Hardee's official nutrition guide, current as of Jan 2025.

Nashville Hot Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich Allergens

Hardee's nutrition guide lists these allergens for the Nashville Hot Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich:

Egg
Milk
Soy
Sesame
Wheat

The Nashville Hot Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich is made in a shared kitchen, so cross-contact with other allergens is possible. With a serious allergy, check Hardee's latest allergen guide or ask the store first.

How the Nashville Hot Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich Compares

Every Chicken & More item with published nutrition, sorted from lightest to heaviest.

Item	Price	Cal	Protein	Fat	Sodium
3 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™	$4.99	260	25g	13g	770mg
Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese™	$3.99	270	17g	8g	1,110mg
Original Roast Beef Sandwich	$4.49	300	17g	4g	1,030mg
Jumbo Chili Dog	$4.49	400	16g	26g	1,380mg
Big Hot Ham 'N' Cheese™	$4.49	450	29g	23g	1,930mg
Big Roast Beef	$5.99	530	29g	16g	1,880mg
Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.29	560	30g	32g	2,490mg
Nashville Hot Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.49	570	29g	32g	2,530mg
BLT Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich	$6.99	640	37g	36g	2,640mg
Monster Roast Beef	$7.49	760	47g	33g	2,930mg

Nutrition is for the single or base version. Source: Hardee's nutrition guide.

What to Order With It

Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake ($3.99): Vanilla cools the heat fast.
1% Milk ($1.49): A cheap way to calm the spice.
Natural-Cut French Fries ($2.19): Plain fries give your mouth a break between bites.