Description
Experience a culinary delight with the French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich, where savory meets sweet in a mouthwatering fusion. This unique dish features crispy fried chicken nestled between golden-brown French toast, all elevated by a luxurious bourbon sweet chili sauce that adds an unforgettable layer of flavor. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a cozy dinner at home, this sandwich is not just a meal—it’s an experience. With straightforward preparation and impressive presentation, you’ll wow your guests or indulge in a satisfying treat for yourself.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp Tony's seasoning
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- Dash sriracha
- 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 pat dry the chicken thighs. Marinate in buttermilk with salt and white pepper for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F for frying.
- Prepare breading with self-rising flour and seasonings.
- Coat marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown (about 7 minutes per side).
- Make the bourbon sweet chili sauce by simmering apricot preserves, honey, bourbon, chili sauce, and sriracha.
- For the French toast, whisk eggs, milk, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and dip brioche slices before cooking them on a skillet until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg