Crispy French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich
A delightful sandwich combining the crunch of French toast with juicy fried chicken, drizzled with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (brioche or challah)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 chicken breasts, breaded and cooked
- Maple syrup for serving
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Whisk together the large eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture, allowing it to absorb flavors.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling gently, then lay the soaked bread in the skillet.
- Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping carefully with a spatula.
- Warm the breaded chicken breasts in another pan until hot and crispy.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing one crispy chicken breast between two slices of French toast.
- Drizzle warm maple syrup generously over the sandwich and serve hot.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare the egg mixture the night before. Consider using an air fryer for the chicken for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: French toast, fried chicken, sandwich, brunch, comfort food