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    Hot Birds

    333 West Depot Avenue

    Middle Door under Marble city sign

    Knoxville, TN 37917


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    Featured Items

    • Combo #2 - Two Tenders + Fries

      2 Jumbo tenders dusted with our hand-crafted secret spice blend. Comes with a side of fries, dill pickles, and a 2oz. Hot Bird's sauce
      $12.00
    • Combo #1 - Sandwich and Fries

      Our signature sandwich contains a jumbo tender dusted with our hand-crafted secret spice blend, scratch made coleslaw, on a toasted potato bun and dill pickles, then drizzled with Hot Bird's sauce. Comes with a side of fries and a 2oz. Hot Birds sauce.
      $11.00
    • Combo #3 - 1 Sandwich + 1 Tender + Fries

      Our signature sandwich contains a jumbo tender dusted with our hand-crafted secret spice blend, scratch made coleslaw, on a toasted potato bun and dill pickles, then drizzled with Hot Bird's sauce. Comes with an extra spiced tender, a side of fries and a 2oz. Hot Birds sauce.
      $14.00

    Signature Combos

    • Combo #1 - Sandwich and Fries

      Our signature sandwich contains a jumbo tender dusted with our hand-crafted secret spice blend, scratch made coleslaw, on a toasted potato bun and dill pickles, then drizzled with Hot Bird's sauce. Comes with a side of fries and a 2oz. Hot Birds sauce.
      $11.00
    • Combo #2 - Two Tenders + Fries

      2 Jumbo tenders dusted with our hand-crafted secret spice blend. Comes with a side of fries, dill pickles, and a 2oz. Hot Bird's sauce
      $12.00
    • Combo #3 - 1 Sandwich + 1 Tender + Fries

      Our signature sandwich contains a jumbo tender dusted with our hand-crafted secret spice blend, scratch made coleslaw, on a toasted potato bun and dill pickles, then drizzled with Hot Bird's sauce. Comes with an extra spiced tender, a side of fries and a 2oz. Hot Birds sauce.
      $14.00
    • Combo #4 - 2 Sandwiches + Fries

      TWO of our signature sandwiches. Each one contains a jumbo tender dusted with our hand-crafted secret spice blend, scratch made coleslaw, on a toasted potato bun and dill pickles, then drizzled with Hot Bird's sauce. Comes with a side of fries and a 2oz. Hot Birds sauce.
      $16.00
    • Combo #5 - Loaded Fries

      Cheesy fries, topped with 2 Jumbo tenders that are spiced and then diced and chopped for the perfect bite! Topped off with a few diced dill pickle and then a final drizzle of Hot Birds sauce! A customer favorite!
      $13.00
    • Combo #6 - Classic Grilled Chicken

      24-hour marinated all white-meat chicken cutlet, seasoned and grilled to perfection. Comes with lettuce, tomato, slice of cheese, pickles and Mayo and a side of fries, plus a 2oz. Hot Birds Sauce.
      $12.00
    • Combo #7 - Fried Cauliflower Sandwich & Fries (customize spice)

      Fried steak of real fresh cauliflower in (100% allergen free peanut oil) and spiced to perfection! Customize nashville style spice level on this! Comes with coleslaw, pickles, hot birds sauce and a side of fries plus a 2oz. Hot Birds sauce. (Vegetarian. not vegan).
      $13.00
    • Combo #8 - Kids Nuggets meal with fries

      4 boneless jumbo nuggets nuggets on top of a piece of texas toast with small fries and a 2oz. Hot Birds sauce
      $8.00
    • 6 wings - Pick 1 flavor

      Tossed or Plain. Pick a sauce: Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Mango Habanero, Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Lemon Pepper. Can add Fries or Cheese Fries! Comes with 1 small Housemade Buttermilk Ranch.
      $11.50
    • 12 wings - Pick up to 2 flavors

      Tossed or Plain. Pick 2 sauces: Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Mango Habanero, Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Lemon Pepper. Can add Fries or Cheese Fries! Comes with 1 small Housemade Buttermilk Ranch.
      $18.00

    Sides

    • Mac and Cheese

      14oz. cup of our Creamy, cheesy authentic classic Mac & Cheese using a 4 cheese blend
      $6.00
    • Spiced Tender

      1 Jumbo tender dusted with our hand-crafted secret spice blend. Comes with 2 oz. of Hot Bird's sauce.
      $4.50
    • Sandwich

      Our signature sandwich contains a jumbo tender dusted with our hand-crafted secret spice blend, coleslaw, potato buns, dill pickles and Hot Bird's sauce.
      $8.00
    • Coleslaw

      Creamy coleslaw. Perfect combination of freshly shredded green and red cabbage and carrots forming a crunchy, sweet, cool and refreshing side that complements our sandwiches.
      $5.00
    • Large Fries

      8oz of our seasoned straight cut fries
      $4.00
    • Cheese Fries

      3 oz of creamy cheese sauce on top of our 8oz of seasoned straight cut fries
      $5.50
    • Onion Rings

      Crispy fried onion rings
      $5.00

    Dipping Sauces

    • Hot Birds sauce (pick a size)

      Our handcrafted fresh made smoky, spicy comeback sauce made in-house with a hint of sweetness
      $1.00+
    • Housemade Buttermilk Ranch (pick size)

      Fresh, housemade, tangy, classic, fresh chopped dill, over 11 herbs and spices, delicious ranch
      $1.00+
    • 2 packs of Honey

      Kraft Honey
      $1.00
    • 1.5oz Buffalo

      $1.00
    • 1.5oz Garlic Parmesan

      $1.00
    • 1.5oz Sweet Chilli

      $1.00
    • 1.5oz BBQ Sauce

      $1.00
    • 1.5oz Mango Habanero

      $1.00
    • 2 Packs Ketchup

      $0.25
    • 2 packs of mayo

      $0.50

    Drinks

    • 16.9oz Soft Drink (pick type)

    • Water Bottle

      $2.00

    Office/Event Catering

    • Small Tray (Feeds 6-10)

      Default Mild Heat Level. 6 Sandwiches, 8 Tenders OR 24 Wings, 5 Large Fries, 5 Medium Hot Birds Sauces (5oz. each), 2 Medium Ranch cups (5oz. Each). Please customize Spice Levels in Notes Section when ordering.
      $95.00
    • Medium Tray (Feeds 12-16)

      Default Mild Heat Level. 12 Sandwiches, 16 Tenders, 10 Large Fries. 8 Medium Hot Birds Sauces, 8 Small Ranch cups. Please write Spice Levels in Notes Section when ordering.
      $175.00
    • Large Tray (Feeds 25-30)

      Default Mild Spice 20 Sandwiches, 20 Tenders, 10 Mac and Cheese, 10 Large Fries. 10 Medium Hot Birds Sauces, 20 small ranch cups. Please specific different spice levels if needed in the notes section or call restaurant.
      $300.00
    • 48 wings + fries

      Pick 4 flavors. Comes with 5 LARGE fries! Comes with 2 ranch cups (12oz each).
      $75.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:15 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:15 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday11:15 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:15 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Hot Birds is bringing authentic Nashville-style Hot Chicken to Knoxville. It’s a new concept in Knoxville, but we think you’ll love it. Our chicken has a unique blend of spices that brings a certain and definite level of heat but remains mouthwatering, savory, crispy and delectable. With JUMBO tenders in every sandwich layered on top of the house-made slaw to the mac and cheese, Hot Birds is committed to providing the highest value and quality in every meal. You're going to need some tissues, but we promise you, you will savor every bite along the way. We remain committed to serving all-natural chicken free from artificial growth hormones and antibiotics that is never frozen. 100% Zabiha Halal.

    Location

    333 West Depot Avenue, Middle Door under Marble city sign, Knoxville, TN 37917

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