Marie's Chicken Joint, Chatham Township

As both a contestant and a judge on Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games, chef Carl Ruiz has proven he knows good food. He and his wife—the namesake of Marie's Chicken Joint—lead a team that whips up tasty fried, grilled, and roasted chicken.

• Ain't No Thing, Wings: eight wings in a choice of seven flavors, including Old Bay and jalapeño sriracha
• Southern fried chicken sandwiches: crispy chicken with pickles and the restaurant's signature sauce on a potato bun
• Backyard Broiler: a sandwich that's like a handheld cookout, with grilled chicken and coleslaw on a hard roll