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Nashville hot chicken · Richardson

Ricky’s Hot Chicken

A chicken sandwich with slaw, pickles and comeback sauce, plus fries and a drink. Choose your heat level rather than treating spice as a challenge.

Good for: a quick chicken fix

Research checked 2026-09-06 ·

Hot chicken, sandwiches, loaded fries and sides from Ricky’s official homepage
Photo: Ricky’s Hot Chicken — official website. Presentation may change.

THE SHORT ANSWER

What to know before you go.

Order first
The Sando
Starting order for two
$24 before tax and tip
Featured branch
Richardson
Halal information
Halal options

Google 4.7 / 5 · 1,440 reviews ↗
Featured branch · checked 2026-09-06. Ratings change.

IF YOU GO FOR ONE THING

The Sando

A chicken sandwich with slaw, pickles and comeback sauce, plus fries and a drink.

Menu pick matched to a Google review topic; mentions are not a positive-vote count or sales ranking. See the menu source ↗

Make a meal of it.

Other menu ideas: Bird’s Nest · Banana pudding

REVIEW SHORTCUT

Ricky’s Hot Chicken Richardson: review notes.

We read a sample of diner reviews to help you decide what to order and what to check before visiting.

Branch review topics + visible review excerpts · checked September 6, 2026

Our pick: The Sando · Mentioned in branch review topics

What stands out

Chicken sandwiches appear in 51 review mentions, supporting the Sando as a first-order direction.

Before you go

The sample flags a busy, small dining room. Heat preference varies; do not pick a heat level just for the challenge.

A small sourced sample, not a score, a full consensus, or a personal visit by 42 SPOTS. Older observations may not reflect today.

FIND YOUR NEAREST TABLE

3 listed DFW locations.

The dated Google rating and review count apply only to the featured branch. Other addresses are listed for convenience and do not inherit its rating. Menu prices, hours, halal sourcing and availability can differ by branch. The food and review notes above refer to Richardson, 100 S Central Expy.

Publicly listed locations checked September 6, 2026. Confirm with the restaurant before travelling; this is not a live opening-status feed.

HALAL INFORMATION, WITH CONTEXT

Halal options

The Richardson menu explicitly says the chicken is halal. This does not independently certify every ingredient or side.

We have not independently audited this kitchen or its suppliers. Confirm specific dishes, preparation and certification requirements with the restaurant.

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SOURCE NOTES

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