Guy Fieri Wants to Open a Restaurant Near You!
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020
We have 22 reasons why you'll want to go.
You probably know Guy Fieri for his Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, which has been on the air for over 13 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? In 2018, he opened Chicken Guy! in Orlando, a Disney hot spot that unsurprisingly focuses on the many ways to eat chicken. Shortly after came the second Chicken Guy! location in Miami followed by restaurants in La Beuna Vista, Florida, Landover, Maryland and Santa Clara, California.
Not in any of these locations? 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?
According to the Chicken Guy! website, three more restaurants are headed our way. One will be in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the other two will be in Miami and Sunrise, Florida, respectively. For now, you’ll have to make a trip to one of these scenic locations if you want to sample Guy Fieri’s secret fried chicken recipe or pickle fries, but we’re slowly seeing the chain stretch across the US. If you’re feeling hungry, it might be worth a visit—because all restaurants will have 22 different dipping sauces for their irresistible 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 loves.
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 Florida , 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!
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 Got leftovers? Here's how to reheat fried chicken and keep it crispy.
Air-Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken
I live in Tennessee and absolutely love our state's famous Nashville hot chicken. To make cooking it easier, I thought I’d try air-frying. I’m so glad I did—this Nashville hot chicken recipe is almost better than the original. —April Lane, Greeneville, Tennessee Looking for an air fryer? Here's our Test Kitchen's favorite brand.
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
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
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
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. I love fixing it for family and friends. —Donna Kuhaupt, Slinger, Wisconsin
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 has been lightened up and is not even fried! — Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
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. The recipe is so good it turned a friend who's not a fan of chicken into a real wing lover. —Susan Wuckowitsch, Lenexa, Kansas
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
Crispy Ranch Fried Chicken
It's almost impossible to improve crispy fried chicken. A sprinkling of ranch dressing mix in the coating makes it happen, though. The empty-in-seconds serving platter is proof. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Fried Chicken Strips
I recently made this recipe of Mom's for my in-laws and they told me it was the "best fried chicken ever." Slicing the chicken breasts into strips cuts down on cooking time and ensures every piece is crunchy and evenly coated. Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. —Genny Monchamp, Redding, California
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
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
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
Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken
My family loves this chicken recipe. The coating keeps the chicken nice and moist—with the taste enhanced by marinating, the result is delicious. —Stephanie Otten, Byron Center, Michigan
Potato Chip Chicken Strips
This novel recipe is a fast and tasty change from fried chicken.—Sister Judith LaBrozzi, Canton, Ohio
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
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 CarolinaPopular Videos
