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Fried Chicken French Toast Sandwich: The Ultimate Crispy & Sweet Brunch

This Fried Chicken French Toast Sandwich features extra-crispy, craggy fried chicken nestled between buttery, pan-fried brioche. Drizzled with amber maple syrup and dusted with powdered sugar, it is the ultimate sweet and savory comfort food masterpiece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 845
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy Chicken Components
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts Pounded to even thickness
  • 1 cup Buttermilk 240ml
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour 180g
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch 15g
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Cracked for visible flecks
French Toast Components
  • 4 slices Brioche Bread Thick-cut
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream 60ml
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 30g
Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 120ml, Grade A Amber
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for maintaining heat for crispy chicken.
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack Prevents the chicken from getting soggy after frying.
  • 2 Shallow Dipping Bowl One for the buttermilk brine and one for the custard.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Submerge chicken breasts in buttermilk for 30 minutes to tenderize.
  2. Whisk flour, cornstarch, and spices. Dredge chicken, pressing firmly to create craggy bits.
  3. Fry in 350°F (175°C) oil for 5-6 minutes per side until deep golden brown and 165°F (74°C) internally.
Prepare the French Toast
  1. Whisk eggs, cream, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  2. Dip bread for 10 seconds per side. Pan-fry in butter over medium heat until edges are caramelized and golden.
Assemble
  1. Place chicken between two slices of French toast. Drizzle with amber maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 845kcalProtein: 41gFat: 42gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use a wire rack to cool the chicken to keep it crispy.
Ensure the syrup is slightly warm for the best translucent drip effect.
Keyword Crispy Chicken Sandwich,Fried Chicken French Toast Sandwich,Sweet and Savory Brunch

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