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French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich

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This French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich features crispy fried chicken between fluffy brioche French toast, all topped with a delectable bourbon sweet chili sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts for a tender bite
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 cup flour gluten-free flour can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder fresh garlic is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Tony’s Seasoning or regular Cajun seasoning
For the French Toast
  • 4 large eggs for binding
  • 1 cup milk any milk alternative works
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla vanilla is a classic
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon add nutmeg for extra depth
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 slices brioche bread or challah or Texas toast
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
For Frying
  • 1.5 cups vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Thermometer
  • Skillet
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken by immersing in buttermilk, adding salt and pepper, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F.
  3. Prepare the dredge by mixing flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and Tony’s seasoning.
  4. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry in hot oil for about 7 minutes per side.
  5. Make the bourbon sweet chili sauce in a saucepan, simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Prepare the egg mixture, whisking eggs, milk, almond extract or vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  7. Cook soaked brioche in butter for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  8. Assemble the sandwich with fried chicken and bourbon sweet chili sauce between two slices of French toast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinating chicken adds flavor; keep oil at 350°F for best frying. Dredge thoroughly for crispiness.

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