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French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich

French toast fried chicken sandwich combines crispy chicken with sweet brioche French toast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Chicken:

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon seasoning blend

Buttermilk Mixture:

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs added before frying

Apricot Chili Sauce (Halal-Friendly):

  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup apricot juice
  • Dash of sriracha

French Toast:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 slices brioche bread

Egg Mixture (French Toast):

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Clean the chicken with lemon and vinegar, trim excess fat, and pat dry.
  • In a bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, salt, and white pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and seasoning.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, dip into flour mixture, and coat well.
  • Fry chicken in batches for about 7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Rest on a rack.
  • Add eggs to the remaining buttermilk mixture before frying (if not already mixed).
  • Prepare the sauce by combining apricot preserves, chili sauce, honey, apricot juice, and sriracha. Simmer for 5–7 minutes and let cool.
  • Mix French toast egg mixture ingredients in a bowl.
  • Dip brioche slices into the mixture and cook in butter until golden on both sides.
  • Assemble the French toast fried chicken sandwich by placing fried chicken between two slices of French toast and drizzling with sauce.

Notes

  • Add lettuce or pickles for extra crunch.