Guy Fieri Wants to Open a Restaurant Near You!

You probably know Guy Fieri for his Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, which has been on the air for over 12 years. Or maybe you know him for his willingness to feed first responders when disaster strikes.

But did you know that Guy Fieri is also a restaurateur? Last year, he opened Chicken Guy! in Orlando, a Disney hot spot that unsurprisingly focuses on the many ways to eat chicken.

If you’re not in Orlando, that’s OK, because the second Chicken Guy! restaurant is about to open in Miami. Not even in Florida? Guess what: Fieri and his business partner, Robert Earl, have promised us that Chicken Guy! will soon be across the map.

Will your town be the next Flavortown?

There’s no official word yet on the next Chicken Guy! locations. For now, you’ll have to make a trip to Florida if you want to sample Guy Fieri’s secret fried chicken recipe or pickle fries. It might be worth a visit—because both restaurants will have 22 different dipping sauces for its chicken tenders.

Psst: Here’s what people are saying about Chicken Guy!

What are those 22 dipping sauces?

The Chicken Guy! menu splits the sauces into three lists, and every single one sounds like the bomb-dot-com:

Guy’s Favorite

Now we know exactly what’s in Guy’s famous Donkey Sauce!

• Special Sauce: Mayo + Ketchup + Mustard + Pickle Juice + Chicken Guy! Special Spices & Seasonings
• Donkey Sauce: Mayo + Roasted Garlic + Mustard + Worcestershire + Lemon
• Ranchero: Roasted Tomato + Bell Peppers + Chilies + Cumin + Garlic + Onion + Cilantro
• Curry Mayo: Coriander + Cumin + Turmeric + Chili Powder + Garlic + Lime + Mayo
• Wasabi Honey: Wasabi + Honey + Lime
• Cumin Lime Mojo: Cumin + Lime + Cilantro + Roasted Garlic
• Garlic Parmesan: Mayo + Roasted Garlic + Parmesan + Parsley + Black Pepper
• Avocado Crema: Avocado + Sour Cream + Cilantro + Lime

Donkey Sauce is only one of the foods that Guy Fieri thinks are off the hook.

The Classics

Despite the sauces being “classics,” they sound anything but ordinary.

• Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ: Kentucky Bourbon + Brown Sugar + Molasses + Apple Cider Vinegar
• Buffalo: Red Chilies + Jalapeño + Garlic + Onion + Paprika + Vinegar
• Bleu Cheese: Crumbled Bleu Cheese + Mayo + Lemon + Sour Cream
• Buttermilk Ranch: Buttermilk + Mayo + Dill + Chives + Garlic + Onion
• Lemon Pepper: Mayo + Lemon + Honey + Black Pepper
• Honey Mustard: Yellow Mustard + Mayo + Honey + Lemon
• Teriyaki: Soy Sauce + Brown Sugar + Sesame + Garlic
• Sweet ‘n’ Sour: Orange + Pineapple + Honey + Vinegar

This might be enough to put Chicken Guy! on our list of the country’s top fast food fried chicken.

Hot ‘n’ Spicy

The Mayor of Flavortown has shown us that he can handle heat—and now guests can try to keep up.

• Chipotle Ranch: Chipotle Peppers + Smoked Paprika + Buttermilk Ranch
• Nashville Hot Honey: Honey + Red Chilies + Cayenne + Garlic + Onion
• Peri Peri: Roasted Red Bell Peppers + Chilies + Garlic + Onion + Paprika + Oregano + Lemon
• Habanero Hot Sauce: Fresh Habanero + Vinegar + Onion + Garlic
• Spicy Mayo: Roasted Red Chilies + Cayenne + Chipotle Peppers + Honey + Mayo
• Sweet Sriracha BBQ: Roasted Red Chili Puree + Tomato + Onion + Molasses + Brown Sugar

If the flavor descriptors aren’t enough to send you to Miami or Orlando, hungry eaters can find the best fried chicken in your home state. You can also check out our guide to making the best fried chicken at home!

Fried Chicken Recipes So Good, You'll Definitely Want to Make 'Em at Home

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Best-Ever Fried Chicken

Crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned, this really is the best fried chicken recipe, ever. Summer reunions and neighborly gatherings will never be the same. When I was growing up, my parents had a farm, and every year, Dad would hire teenage boys to help by haying time. They looked forward to coming because they knew they would be treated to some of Mom's deep fryer recipes, including this delicious fried chicken. —Lola Clifton, Vinton, Virginia

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Southern Fried Chicken with Gravy

Fried chicken may have been perfected in the South, but it is loved everywhere! Seasonings add a little something extra to this recipe, as does a rich gravy. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Gram's Fried Chicken

As a boy, I wolfed down my grandmother's fried chicken. I never knew how she made it, but my recipe using potato flakes is crispy close. —David Nelson, Lincolnton, North Carolina

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Crispy Sage Chicken Tenders

One of my mom's favorite chicken recipes used fresh sage. Her version was smothered with gravy, but we like these panko-crusted tenders as they are. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan

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Potluck Fried Chicken

This Sunday dinner staple is first fried and then baked to a crispy golden brown. Well-seasoned with oregano and sage, this classic is sure to satisfy diners at church potlucks or late-summer picnics, too. I love fixing it for family and friends. —Donna Kuhaupt, Slinger, Wisconsin

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Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

This fabulous recipe uses Greek yogurt to create an amazing marinade that makes the chicken incredibly moist. No one will guess that it's been lightened up and not even fried! — Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

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Tempura Chicken Wings

When I moved to Kansas City from Texas, I brought many of my mom's best-loved recipes with me, including these saucy sweet-and-sour wings. This recipe turned a friend of mine, who's not a fan of chicken, into a real wing lover. —Susan Wuckowitsch, Lenexa, Kansas

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Crispy Fried Chicken

If you've wanted to learn how to make crispy fried chicken, this is the recipe for you. Always a picnic favorite, this deep fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana

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Southern-Style Oven-Fried Chicken

I call this America’s best-loved oven-fried chicken. The secret is in the breading, which makes the chicken super moist and flavorful, herby and golden brown. —Elaina Morgan, Rickman, Tennessee

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Family-Favorite Fried Chicken

I was never impressed with the fried chicken recipes I'd tried, but then I started to experiment and came up with one that my whole family loves. Once you taste it, you'll know why! —Samantha Pazdernik, Breckenridge, Minnesota

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Picnic Fried Chicken

For our family, it's not a picnic unless there's fried chicken! Chicken, deviled eggs and potato salad are all musts for a picnic as far as my husband is concerned. This is a "Golden Oldie" recipe for me—I've used it any number of times. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

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Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

My family loves this chicken recipe. The coating keeps the chicken nice and moist, and with the taste enhanced by marinating, the result is delicious. —Stephanie Otten, Byron Center, Michigan

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Potato Chip Chicken Strips

This novel recipe is a fast and tasty change from fried chicken.—Sister Judith LaBrozzi, Canton, Ohio

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Real Southern Fried Chicken

As a Yankee originally from Vermont, I didn't know one fried chicken from another. They all seemed pretty much the same to me. Tasting the Southern version opened my eyes! A side of hot biscuits served with butter and honey is practically mandatory. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Crispy Barbecue Chicken Tenders

These crunch-coated chicken tenders are a little sweet, a little tangy and a whole lot of fun. In half an hour, your family's new favorite dish is ready to eat. When I have extra time, I roast garlic and add it to the sauce. —Andreann Geise, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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