Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack – American
This vibrant Southern outpost hums with the energy of a classic roadside shack, where the air is thick with the savory scent of spice-rubbed poultry and the satisfying crunch of golden-fried appetizers. Guests gather over shared plates of tangy fried green tomatoes and molten mac-and-cheese poppers, balancing the fiery heat of the main event with cool, crisp wedge salads and velvety pimento cheese dips that celebrate the soulful heart of comfort cooking.
1455, Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28806 https://www.rockyshotchickenshack.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Dairy-Free at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack in Asheville has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1 Fried Leg & 1 Fried Thigh Plate, Coca Cola Cake and 2 Fried Legs Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack in Asheville has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Half Rotisserie Chicken Plate, Garden Salad and Chicken Salad Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack in Asheville has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1 Fried Leg & 1 Fried Thigh Plate, Coca Cola Cake and 2 Fried Legs Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack in Asheville has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chef Salad and Pimento Cheese Chicken BLT. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack in Asheville has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Salad Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack in Asheville has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack in Asheville has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1 Fried Leg & 1 Fried Thigh Plate, Coca Cola Cake and 2 Fried Legs Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack in Asheville has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1 Fried Leg & 1 Fried Thigh Plate, Coca Cola Cake and 2 Fried Legs Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Pot Pie | 55.7 g | 64.9 g |
| Pimento Cheese Chicken BLT | 32.8 g | 61 g |
| Blue Cheese Wedge Salad | 18.1 g | 40.6 g |
| Single Side | 108.7 g | 33 g |
| Chef Salad | 9 g | 31.7 g |
| Rocky’s Way Chicken Sandwich | 53.8 g | 29.8 g |
| Rocky’s Royale with Cheese | 17.8 g | 24.9 g |
| Rocky’s Not Chick Sandwich | 52.8 g | 23.1 g |
| Chicken Salad Salad | 7.6 g | 16.5 g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 9 g | 16.4 g |
| Pimento Cheese Dip | 27.2 g | 14.8 g |
| Rocky's Hot Chicken Dip | 63.5 g | 14 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Fried Pickle Chips - $6.25: Served with zippy ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mac Poppers - $7.75: Served with zippy ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $8: Cornmeal-crusted and topped with peach pepper jam and goat cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Coconut Shrimp - $9.75: 5 shrimp, spiced Honey Mild and served with mango habanero aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocky's Hot Chicken Dip - $9: White meat chicken in a creamy blue cheese dip, served with house-made tortilla chips, celery, and jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pimento Cheese Dip - $7.5: Served with house-made pita chips, celery, and pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Garden Salad - $5: Lettuce mix, tomato, onion, cabbage, shredded carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Cheese Wedge Salad - $8.75: Blue cheese crumbles, bacon bits, tomatoes on iceberg lettuce wedges Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Salad - $12.75: Fried chicken tender, applewood smoked ham, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled egg, bacon, tomato, carrots, red cabbage, onion, lettuce mix Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Salad - $9.25: A scoop of Rocky’s Chicken Salad on a garden salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- 2 Fried Legs Plate - $13: Served on two slices of white bread with choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1 Fried Leg & 1 Fried Thigh Plate - $14: Served on two slices of white bread with choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Fried Thighs Plate - $15.5: Served on two slices of white bread with choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1 Fried Bone-In Breast Plate - $15.5: Served on two slices of white bread with choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Fried Tenders Plate - $15.5: Served on two slices of white bread with choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Fried Not Chick Breaded Cutlets Plate - $14.75: Quorn vegetarian cutlets served with choice of 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Whole Wings Plate - $15.25: Double-fried, not breaded. Served with small dip and choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 6 Whole Wings Plate - $24: Double-fried, not breaded. Served with large dip and choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Rotisserie Chicken Plate - $15.25: Served with choice of two sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pot Pie - $12.25: Chicken and vegetables in creamy sauce baked in a pie crust Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Pimento Cheese Chicken BLT - $12.75: Fried boneless chicken breast, mayo, pimento cheese, bacon, lettuce & tomato on a toasted roll Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocky’s Royale with Cheese - $12.75: Fried boneless breast, cheese, pickles, and spicy Zippy ranch on a toasted roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocky’s Way Chicken Sandwich - $11.75: Fried chicken tenders, cheese, lettuce, and mayo on toasted white bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $11.75: Chicken salad, bacon, lettuce, mayo, on toasted roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheerwine BBQ Sandwich - $11.5: Pulled chicken with Cheerwine BBQ and creamy coleslaw on a toasted roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocky’s Not Chick Sandwich - $12.5: Quorn breaded cutlets, cheese, lettuce, coleslaw on toasted white bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Single Side - $3.75: Choice of Cole Slaw, French Fries, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Corn Pudding, Collard Greens, Fried Okra, Mac & Cheese, Pickles, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, or Sweet Potato Casserole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pick 4 Sides Plate - $12.5: Choice of four sides Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baker’s Dozen Biscuits - $20: 13 fresh biscuits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Puddings - $6: Banana, chocolate, or butterscotch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Coca Cola Cake - $6: Traditional southern classic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Scoop of Ice Cream - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cookies - $3.5: Baked fresh daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Shack Shake - $7.5: Chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry
- Boozie Slushies - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- PBR Pint - $2 Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
- Is Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1 Fried Leg & 1 Fried Thigh Plate, Coca Cola Cake and 2 Fried Legs Plate.
- What can I eat at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack on a dairy-free diet?
- 1 Fried Leg & 1 Fried Thigh Plate, Coca Cola Cake and 2 Fried Legs Plate carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including 1 Fried Leg & 1 Fried Thigh Plate and Coca Cola Cake.
- Is Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack?
- Chicken Pot Pie, at roughly 64.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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