Description
Indulge in the delectable French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich, a creative spin on classic breakfast and lunch. Picture juicy, crispy fried chicken layered between golden, fluffy French toast, all drizzled with a tantalizing bourbon sweet chili sauce. This dish is perfect for brunch gatherings or casual dinners and promises to be a crowd-pleaser with its harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 slices brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp Tony’s seasoning
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Clean and trim chicken thighs, then marinate in buttermilk with salt and white pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour and spices in a bowl for coating.
- Coat marinated chicken in the flour mix and fry until golden brown (about 7 minutes per side).
- In a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened.
- For French toast, whisk eggs, milk, almond extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; dip brioche slices and fry until golden.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering fried chicken on French toast and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg