Dave’s Hot Chicken Reaper
Dave’s Hot Chicken Reaper is the most spiciest item on their menu. They serve with a signature dipping sauce that’s creamy, and tangy. The sauce is thick and smooth, with a rich orange color that looks really tasty.
🔥 Reaper Spice Levels
At Dave’s, diners can choose from a spectrum of seven spice intensities, beginning with No Spice and and ending with Reaper. However, Reaper stands alone as a single extreme level, rather than whole range like the others.
🌶 Carolina Reaper Chicken
While several varieties of Carolina Reaper are grown in agriculture, Dave’s chooses not to label each strain individually.
What is Chicken Reaper?
Chicken Reaper is a super spicy chicken meal. It’s a go-to for those who crave extreme spice. It’s made with Carolina Reaper peppers.
One of the world’s hottest peppers that it packs with serious heat. If you like spicy food, you’ll probably give it a shot.. But it’s not for everyone — it’s super hot!!!
Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu Reaper
🍗 Menu Item Options with Reaper: You can order Reaper spice on:
- Chicken Tenders
- Sliders
- Combos (slider + tender)
- Chicken & waffles
But the spice stays the same across items.
| Menu Item | Description | Price | Heat Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaper Tender (1 Piece) | One juicy tender with Reaper spice. Served with pickles. | $4.99 | EXTREME |
| Reaper Tender Combo | 2 Reaper tenders, fries, pickles, toast & drink | $13.49 | EXTREME |
| Reaper Slider | One slider with slaw, Reaper sauce, pickles on a soft bun | $6.49 | EXTREME |
| Reaper Slider Combo | 2 sliders, fries, pickles, drink | $14.49 | EXTREME |
| Reaper Slider + Tender Combo | 1 Reaper slider, 1 Reaper tender, fries, pickles, drink | $14.99 | EXTREME |
| Reaper Chicken & Waffle | Reaper tender on Belgian waffle, maple syrup on side | $10.99 | EXTREME |
Dave’s Hot Chicken Reaper Challenge
The Reaper Challenge is an unofficial food dare where brave souls attempt to eat a meal at Dave’s Hot Chicken’s hottest spice level: Reaper.
The Reaper delivers a fiery experience that can cause sweating, burning sensations, and even tears. It uses the Carolina Reaper, one of the world’s hottest peppers, measuring up to 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units.
Rules:
- Order a Reaper-level item (slider, tender, or combo)
- Sign the waiver (required at most locations)
- No milk, water, or food relief for a set time (usually 5–10 minutes)
- Finish everything on your plate
🌶️ Reaper Flavor Profile
The Dave’s Reaper flavor is intense, fiery, and unforgettable. While it shares the same seasoning base as other spice levels, the Carolina Reaper pepper adds a unique flavor and burn that distinguish it from the rest.
| Ingredients | Description |
|---|---|
| Base Seasoning | Same savory, Southern-style blend as other spice levels: garlic, paprika, cayenne, etc. |
| Reaper Pepper Taste | Adds a sharp, smoky, slightly fruity taste with a bitter heat punch |
| Mouthfeel | Starts as flavorful, then quickly turns into a burning heat sensation |
| Aftertaste | Lingering heat with a slightly earthy, charred tone |
| Overall Experience | Spicy, addictive—but the heat overpowers the flavor if you’re not used to it |
Reaper Spice Level Alternatives at Dave’s
| Spice Level | Description | Heat Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mild | Light, pleasant heat for most spice lovers | 🔥 |
| Medium | Balanced spice with flavor | 🔥🔥 |
| Hot | Strong kick, tongue-tingling but flavorful | 🔥🔥🔥 |
| Extra Hot | Very spicy, brings the burn but not unbearable | 🔥🔥🔥🔥 |
