Crimson Coward Launches Cheez Nugs Nationwide

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken, a rapidly growing fast-casual brand known for its hand-breaded, cooked-to-order Nashville-style chicken, has expanded its menu nationwide with the launch of a new product: Cheez Nugs. Available across all restaurant locations starting September 18, 2026, these bite-sized mozzarella nuggets offer guests a premium, creamy counterpart to the brand’s signature heat levels.

Crafted with 100% whole-milk mozzarella and coated in a golden, herb-seasoned breadcrumb crust, Cheez Nugs are fried fresh to order to achieve a shatteringly crisp exterior and a rich, melty center. Each order is served hot with a choice of Crimson Coward’s signature scratch-made dipping sauces: house Crimson Sauce or cool ranch.

"Our guests love the bold, layered heat of our spice blends, but they wanted a craveable, premium bite that complements the fire. Cheez Nugs deliver on every front: authentic whole-milk mozzarella, serious crunch, and the perfect flavor balance whether you're dipping them in sauce or pairing them with our spiciest tenders."

The new menu item serves as an intentional palate soother. The natural milk fats in the 100% whole-milk mozzarella bind to capsaicin molecules, providing savory relief between bites of the brand's highest heat levels. Crimson Coward offers five distinct heat tiers: Country (no heat), Mild, Medium, Hot, and BURRRRN, BABY, BURN. Cheez Nugs are designed to complement these heat levels, offering a satisfying contrast to the spicy offerings.

Cheez Nugs are available for dine-in, takeout, mobile app ordering, and third-party delivery across all operational stores in California, Washington, Texas, Maryland, and Virginia. Guests can enjoy them as a standalone side with dipping sauce, or stacked directly inside Crimson Coward sandwiches, sliders, and wraps.

Founded in 2019 in Downey, California, Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken brings authentic Southern-style hot chicken to communities nationwide. Every meal is cooked fresh to order in open-concept kitchens using all-natural, antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and certified Halal chicken tossed in proprietary spice blends. Scaling rapidly through multi-unit franchise development, the brand operates across California, Washington, Texas, Maryland, and Virginia, with new stores opening soon in Delaware and Florida.