Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with the French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich. This unique culinary creation combines crispy, golden fried chicken with sweet, fluffy French toast, all drizzled with a rich bourbon sweet chili sauce. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a fun dinner, this sandwich is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal occasion. With layers of savory and sweet, it offers a memorable taste experience that brings comfort food to a new level. Customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado or slaw for an added twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 4 slices brioche bread
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp Tony’s seasoning
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- Dash sriracha
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk, salt, and white pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and Tony's seasoning for coating.
- Coat marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown (about 7 minutes per side).
- For the sauce, combine apricot preserves, chili sauce, honey, bourbon, and sriracha in a pot; simmer until thickened.
- Prepare French toast by whisking eggs, milk, almond extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; soak brioche slices and cook on a skillet until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg