Guy Fieri Wants to Open a Restaurant Near You!
Updated: Dec. 30, 2021
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!
Southern Fried Chicken Strips
What's not to love with these crowd-pleasing golden fried chicken strips? A hint of garlic makes this fried chicken tenders recipe irresistible. —Genise Krause, Sturgeon Bay, WI Got leftovers? Here's how to reheat fried chicken and keep it crispy.
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 Want even more? Find the rest of our best chicken recipes.
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. Check out these other air-fryer chicken recipes, too.
Best Ever Fried Chicken Wings
For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until I bring out more. When they ask me how to fry chicken wings, they never believe it's so easy! —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
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 Craving more country cookin'? Check out these top-notch Southern chicken recipes.
Cornmeal Oven-Fried Chicken
This cornmeal fried chicken dish perks up the dinner table. Its flavorful cornmeal/bread-crumb coating is a good variation form the usual. —Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona
Fried Lemon-Pepper Wings
These lemon-pepper wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you've been stuck in a chicken wing rut. Add grated lemon zest to the butter mixture if you want a more pronounced lemon flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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 For more top-rated ideas, check out these 5-star chicken recipes.
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
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets
I developed this recipe specifically to copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets. The first time I made them I knew I had a winner because the whole family fought over who got the last one! For a dipping sauce, combine equal parts barbecue sauce and Dijon mustard, then stir in honey to taste. —Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia
Chicken Fingers
Almost everyone in my family requests these golden chicken fingers as their birthday dinner entree. I begin marinating the chicken strips early in the day to cut down on last-minute fuss. —Charlotte Baillargeon, Hinsdale, Massachusetts
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 This recipe reminds us of KFC. Discover more delicious copycat chicken recipes!
Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets
I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The chips add a crunchy texture and flavor, while the meat is tender on the inside. —Kristina Segarra, Yonkers, New York
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
Picnic Fried Chicken
For our family, it's not a picnic unless we have 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
Potato Chip Chicken Strips
This novel recipe is a fast and tasty change from fried chicken.—Sister Judith LaBrozzi, Canton, Ohio
Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles
Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that's amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John Ginn, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Spicy-Good Chicken Wings
We enjoy eating these chicken wings while watching football on TV, but make them for any special occasion for a crowd favorite! The pepper sauce gives just the right amount of heat.—Della Clutts, New Tazewell, Tennessee
Pigeon River Chicken
For a picnic on the Pigeon River, we made chicken marinated in yogurt with a touch of cayenne. It’s delectable warm or cold. —Lib Jicha, Waynesville, North Carolina
