There is a primal satisfaction to eating bone-in fried chicken. The meat next to the bone is always the juiciest, and pulling it apart is half the fun. At Nash & Smashed, we hold fried chicken to a higher standard. We believe true southern comfort food relies on technique, patience, and unyielding dedication to premium quality ingredients.
Breaded by Hand
We hand-bread every single piece to ensure they stay incredibly moist during the frying process.
Our kitchen rejects assembly-line shortcuts. Instead, every chicken portion is individually inspected and tossed through seasoned flour by hand. This deliberate, artisanal approach creates the signature irregular ridges and craggy flakes that fry up into an intensely crunchy golden shell. When that coating hits the hot oil, it instantly seals, trapping the natural juices inside while building an unmistakable textural masterpiece that delivers a resounding crunch with every single bite.
Whether you order a 2-piece plate for yourself or a 12-piece bucket for the whole table, our thick, craggy crust is designed to lock in flavor and provide the ultimate crunch. Bone-in perfection, every single time.
The Anatomy of Flavor: Why Bone-In Matters
Cooking chicken on the bone is a culinary tradition that simply cannot be replicated. As the chicken fries to order, the marrow and natural collagen along the bone gently melt, infusing the surrounding meat with unmatched richness, tenderness, and savory depth.
When you pull apart a steaming hot breast, thigh, drumstick, or wing, you immediately notice the steam carrying notes of roasted garlic, smoked paprika, and aromatic herbs. The exterior remains fiercely crunchy and never soggy, while the interior yields tender, glistening meat that practically melts off the bone.
Sizing Up Your Feast
No two appetites or gatherings are identical, which is why our bone-in fried chicken plates and buckets are structured for every occasion:
- 2-Piece Plate: Ideal for a personal lunch or a hearty solo dinner, providing the perfect sampling of crisp skin and succulent meat.
- 4-Piece Plate: Our flagship personal feast, giving you generous variety, satisfying hunger with hearty portions cooked fresh.
- 8-Piece Bucket: Tailored for couples, small families, or game days, offering a communal centerpiece that stays piping hot.
- 12-Piece Bucket: The ultimate crowd-pleaser for tailgates, celebrations, and office lunches where everyone demands top-tier fried chicken.
The Nash & Smashed Experience
Walking into a Nash & Smashed restaurant is an invitation to celebrate comfort food done right. The open kitchen crackles with energy, with fry baskets dropping to order and the irresistible scent of golden crusts filling the air. Friendly faces greet you at the counter, welcoming music plays overhead, and tables are filled with friends laughing, sharing dipping sauces, and tearing into crispy plates.
Whether you pull up a chair in our vibrant dining room or grab a hot bucket to take home, every bite reflects our passion for authentic hospitality and craft.
Pairing Suggestions
To turn your fried chicken plate into a complete southern spread, consider these classic pairings:
- Crispy Golden Waffle Fries: Lattice-cut potatoes from our menu act as the ideal dipper beside crispy drumsticks, thighs, wings, and breasts.
- Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Corn Bread: Rich cheese sauce, homestyle Mashed Potatoes, and warm golden Corn Bread round out any 4-piece, 8-piece, or 12-piece spread at our locations.
- House Dipping Sauces: Elevate each bite with Signature Sauce, Hot Honey Sauce, Garlic Pepper Sauce, BBQ Sauce, or Honey Mustard.
- Handcrafted Drinks: Cool your palate with a chilled Mango or Strawberry Smashed Blend Mojito over lime and mint, or a thick hand-spun Triple Chocolate Milkshake.
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