Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 2020 Episode 15 Finger Lickin' Chicken

In this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, titled "Finger Lickin' Chicken," host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a culinary journey to some of America's best hotspots for fried chicken. From hole-in-the-wall diners to family-owned restaurants and food trucks, each stop features its own unique take on this classic comfort food.

First up is a visit to a restaurant in Kansas City that is famous for its chicken fried to perfection with a crispy coating and juicy meat. Guy meets the owner and learns about the special seasoning that takes this chicken to the next level. Next, he heads to a food truck in Nashville where the chicken is served up with a spicy twist and a side of homemade honey butter.

The next stop on the tour is a family-owned restaurant in Mississippi that has been serving up their signature fried chicken for over 50 years. The secret, as Guy discovers, lies in the special blend of spices and the extra time spent marinating the chicken before cooking. From there, Guy heads to a diner in Portland that is famous for its unconventional take on fried chicken. The chicken is smoked instead of fried and is served up with a side of honey butter and hot sauce.

The final stop on the finger-lickin' tour takes Guy to a restaurant in San Francisco where the chicken is cooked up in a cast-iron skillet and served with a side of mac and cheese. But this isn't just any mac and cheese – it's made with five different types of cheese and topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust.

Throughout the episode, Guy not only indulges in some of the best fried chicken America has to offer but also learns about the history and unique techniques behind each dish. From traditional Southern cooking to modern twists on classic comfort food, this episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" is sure to leave viewers craving a big plate of finger-lickin' chicken.