Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich. This innovative dish perfectly marries the sweetness of fluffy French toast with the crunch of crispy fried chicken, all elevated by a delectable bourbon sweet chili sauce. Ideal for brunch or dinner, it’s a crowd-pleaser that guarantees satisfaction for family and friends alike. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll impress everyone at your table with this unique twist on classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp Tony’s seasoning
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs (add in after marinated when ready to fry)
- 1 cup apricot
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- Dash sriracha
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
- 4 slices brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Clean and prepare chicken by trimming excess fat and patting dry.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk and seasonings for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat marinated chicken in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown.
- Prepare the bourbon sweet chili sauce by simmering its ingredients together.
- Cook brioche slices in butter until golden brown to create the French toast.
- Assemble the sandwich with fried chicken and drizzle with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg