Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 slices of thick-cut bread (like brioche or challah)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Butter, for the French toast
For those looking for substitutions, you can swap buttermilk with a mixture of milk and lemon juice. If brioche is not available, any thick-cut bread will work beautifully.
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with buttermilk, cover, and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the dredging mix. In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if you’re using it. Set aside.
- When you’re ready to cook, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off, and coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- For the French toast, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Heat a separate skillet over medium heat and add a pat of butter. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated, and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- To assemble the sandwich, place a piece of fried chicken between two slices of French toast. Drizzle with maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International