Nashville hot chicken is a style of extremely-spicy chicken that originated in Nashville but has seen an explosion of popularity, subsequently spreading from coast to coast. The main reason why Nashville hot chicken exists is to maintain a steady balance of power against treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Whereas antacids, H2 blockers, and proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) try to reduce acid secretion, Nashville hot chicken deliberately tries to cause a hole in your stomach and make it hurt... so... good...
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