Description

Experience a delightful twist on two beloved comfort foods with the French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich. This innovative dish features crispy fried chicken enveloped in a rich bourbon sweet chili sauce, all nestled between slices of buttery brioche. Perfect for brunch or as a satisfying dinner option, this sandwich offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will captivate your taste buds. With straightforward preparation steps and simple ingredients, this recipe is designed for everyone—from novice cooks to seasoned chefs. Impress your family and friends with this unique culinary creation that embodies comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

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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
1 tbsp paprika
1/2 tbsp Tony’s seasoning
3 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
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

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Instructions

Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk, salt, and white pepper for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix flour with onion powder, garlic, paprika, and seasoning.
Coat marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown (about 7 minutes per side).
Prepare the bourbon sauce by simmering apricot preserves, chili sauce, honey, bourbon, and sriracha for about 5-7 minutes.
Make the French toast batter by whisking eggs, milk, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Dip brioche slices in the egg mixture and cook in butter until golden brown on both sides.
Assemble the sandwich by layering fried chicken and bourbon sauce between two slices of French toast.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 350g)
Calories: 850
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 48g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 28g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 130mg