Crispy golden fried chicken
Family Recipe Since 1987

Crispy.
Soulful.
Unforgettable.

Adele's secret blend of 11 spices, hand-battered daily and fried to golden perfection. The kind of chicken that makes you close your eyes on the first bite.

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Years of Flavor
2,400+
5-Star Reviews
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Secret Spices
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36+
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Our Story

Adele Never
Shared Her Recipe.
Until Now.

In 1987, Adele Washington started frying chicken every Sunday for her church community in a cast-iron skillet passed down from her grandmother. Within a year, people were lining up down the street.

What started as a labor of love became a beloved local institution. Today, her daughter runs the kitchen with the same cast-iron devotion — same spices, same love, same obsession with the crunch.

Brined for 24 hours

Every piece soaks overnight in buttermilk and spices — that's the secret to the juicy inside.

Hand-battered every morning

No shortcuts. No pre-made batches. Each piece is dredged fresh before service starts.

Locally sourced, fresh chicken

We partner with local farms to ensure every bird is fresh, never frozen, and raised right.

Community first, always

10% of all Sunday sales go back to local food banks — a tradition Adele started on day one.

Come Visit Us
Every Week

Daily Specials Worth Showing Up For

Every day of the week has its own deal. Because you deserve something to look forward to every single day.

Monday

Wing Wednesday Warmup

10 crispy wings + 2 sides for $14.99. Get ahead of the week with the ultimate Monday pick-me-up.

Wednesday

Date Night Deal

2 Signature Sandwiches + 2 sides + 2 drinks for $24.99. Midweek never tasted this good.

Friday

TGIF Family Box

16 pieces of classic crispy + 4 large sides for $49.99. Kick off the weekend the right way.

Sunday

Adele's Sunday Best

Our biggest spread. 20 pieces, 5 sides, biscuits, and gravy for $59.99. Just like church Sunday.

What People Say

They Came for the Chicken. They Never Left.

"I've lived in this neighborhood for 12 years and Adele's has been my Sunday ritual every single week. The Nashville Hot is genuinely life-changing. My kids refuse to eat any other fried chicken now."

MJ
Marcus J.
Regular Customer · Nashville, TN

"Ordered the Family Feast for a birthday party. Everyone — and I mean EVERYONE — was asking where the chicken came from. That crunch, that seasoning... Adele's is truly one of a kind. Already planning the next order."

TP
Tanya P.
Party Order Customer · Memphis, TN

"As a food blogger I've tried fried chicken all across the South. Adele's Signature Sandwich is easily top three. The brioche, the pickles, the sauce — every component is intentional. This is craft food."

SR
Simone R.
Food Blogger · Atlanta, GA
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A Feast for the Eyes

Fried chicken with sides plated beautifully
Crispy golden chicken close-up
Chicken sandwich with golden fries
Warm inviting restaurant dining room
Get In Touch

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Call us for takeout, stop by for dine-in, or send us a message for large party orders and catering inquiries.

Visit Adele's

Address
1248 Soulful Oak Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
Email
hello@adelesfriedchicken.com
Hours
Mon–Thu: 11am – 9pm
Fri–Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 8pm
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For catering, large orders, or any questions — we reply within a few hours.