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A stack of two thick, golden-brown French toast slices encasing a juicy fried chicken fillet, with crisp lettuce and tomato peeking out. The plate is on a rustic wooden board, with a drizzle of maple syrup and a light dusting of cinnamon. Textures range from crispy crust to fluffy toast.

Crispy French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich Made Easy

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Crispy French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich is a sweet-savory mash-up of juicy fried chicken encased in eggy French toast buns, topped with greens and mayo for a satisfying lunch or brunch.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices thick brioche or challah bread
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, mayo or spicy mayo for assembly
  • Optional maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare French toast buns: In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Dip bread slices and cook in a hot buttered skillet until golden on both sides. Keep warm.
  2. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk buttermilk with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and refrigerate 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
  3. Mix dredge: In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fry the chicken: Heat oil to 350°F. Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in flour mixture, and fry 4–6 minutes per side until deep golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Assemble: Spread mayo on the bottom French toast bun, add lettuce and tomato, place fried chicken, and top with the other French toast bun. Serve with extra mayo or maple syrup if desired.

Notes

  • Idea: For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread and gluten-free dredge mix. For dairy-free, substitute dairy-free milk and butter.
  • Tip: Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing to keep juices in.
  • Optional finish: drizzle a little maple syrup for a sweet-savory contrast.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Frying, Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 650 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 38 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg

Find it online: https://www.serenarecipes.com/crispy-french-toast-fried-chicken-sandwich-made-easy/

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