Chicago has many opinions—deep dish or tavern style, mustard or “absolutely not” on a hot dog—but one thing unites almost everyone: a free chicken sandwich. And Lakeview is about to get thousands of them.

Hot Chi Chicken , the South Side-born hot chicken shop, is marking the opening of its newest location with an all-day giveaway on December 6. From 11am to 8pm, anyone who shows up at 953 West Belmont Avenue can snag a free sandwich. No fine print, no hoops—just crispy chicken.

The brand built its following in Chatham before expanding to the Old Post Office and Sterling Food Hall. Founders Amer and Mutaz Abdullah, along with partner Kinan Moufti, carved out a cult audience with their unapologetically bold sandwiches, including the harissa-glazed Popeye’s Ain’t Sh!t, hot honey butter var

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