Fried Chicken and French Toast

Brunch is all about indulging in delicious food at breakfast time, so why not enjoy French Toast and fried chicken? This pairing will leave you asking: "why didn't I think of this sooner?"

This recipe for Fried chicken and French toast puts two wonderful dishes together for one culinary delight. The mouth-watering combination of textures and flavors is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

One of the best parts about the buttermilk fried chicken and French toast recipe is that it's easy to make, even if you're not a master chef. You can easily whip up this dish on a weekend afternoon or evening with just a few ingredients and little effort. 

Buttermilk Fried Chicken and French Toast Recipe

If you're looking for a sweet and savory recipe that's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for the weekend or a brunch with family, this is it. I've created an easy-to-follow recipe with step-by-step instructions to make sure you have no problems replicating it yourself.

Buttermilk marinated chicken

If you're looking for a way to make chicken tenders that are extra crispy, juicy, and tender, buttermilk is the secret ingredient you need. We're here to help you make fried buttermilk chicken that will knock your socks off!

To season chicken, you’ll need

• low-fat buttermilk
• pickle juice/brine
• salt
• cayenne pepper (optional)
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• smoked paprika

Use a gallon ziploc bag or a plastic container to marinate your chicken. Just place the chicken strips inside, add all of the seasoning ingredients, and massage the bag until they are evenly distributed throughout. The best way to tenderize chicken tenders is to let them marinate in buttermilk for about 3-4 hours or overnight.

Top tips to make The Best Buttermilk Fried Chicken 

• To ensure that all flavors penetrate the chicken, place marinated chicken in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. 
• Fry the chicken in batches; don't overcrowd the pan.

To make Chicken Breading / Dry Batter, you’ll need

• all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour
• baking powder
• salt or Cajun seasoned salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• smoked paprika
• malted milk (optional)
• powder sugar
• oil

To make dry batter for fried chicken, combine all ingredients listed above. Dredge chicken tenders in dry batter and place them on an aluminum-lined baking sheet.

Notes:

• You can use vegetable oil, peanut oil, or canola oil for frying

Let’s fry the chicken

The best fried chicken starts with a few simple steps. 

First, heat the oil in your pan to 350 F. While it's heating up, take a baking sheet and line it with paper towels. Next, add the chicken tenders to the hot oil—don't crowd them! Fry them until they're golden brown on one side, then flip them and cook until they're golden brown on the second side, too. 

Place them on top of the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain off excess oil. Repeat the process to fry the remaining chicken tenders, adjusting the heat if necessary. Now, let’s move to French toast preparation. 

Fry the Chicken in Small Batches

Frying in small batches is a great way to make sure your buttermilk-fried chicken comes out perfectly golden brown and crispy without becoming too dry.

Frying in small batches also helps you control the temperature of your oil. When you drop the chicken in the hot oil, it will take a few minutes for it to reach its optimal temperature—something that can take longer if you're cooking several large batches at once. 

By frying in smaller batches, you can keep track of what's happening with each batch so that you can adjust accordingly if one is taking longer than another. Also, make sure you don't let the oil get too hot—if it does, your chicken will brown quickly (and possibly burn) before it's cooked through!

French Toast

French Toast is the perfect breakfast choice for any day of the week. It's easy to make, and it tastes incredible. The best part is that you can customize it any way you want. If you want to add an exciting twist to your traditional breakfast, try serving French Toast alongside fried chicken and some spicy maple syrup.

Also check our Croissant French Toast recipe.

To make the French Toast, you'll need

• ground cinnamon
• ground nutmeg
• brown sugar
• eggs
• sea salt
• half and half
• vanilla extract or maple extract
• brioche or croissant toast (thick slices work best)
• butter
• Bushwick Kitchen Trees Knees Spicy Maple syrup 
• praline pecans (optional)

Best Bread for French Toast

Both brioche and croissant make delicious French Toast! Brioche is a great choice, a rich, buttery bread with a light, soft texture. These bread slices are sturdy, making them ideal for soaking up the egg mixture. 

Another great option is a croissant. Croissants are known for their flaky layers, made from laminated dough, and should be eaten fresh or stored in an airtight container if you want to keep them for more than one day.

Bushwick Kitchen Trees Knees Spicy Maple syrup

Spicy Maple Syrup is a delicious and unique way to add some zing to your Fried chicken and French Toast recipe. Bushwick Kitchen Trees Knees Spicy Maple syrup has the perfect balance of heat and sweetness, making it an excellent addition to Fried Chicken and French Toast. 

This syrup is also great for adding some kick to your finger foods and even works wonders in salad dressings! This spicy maple syrup is gluten-free, vegan-friendly, paleo-friendly, and made from organic ingredients.

Preparing French Toast

To make French Toast, start by preheating a griddle to 350 degrees F. If you're using a pan or skillet, cook on Medium-High. Whisk together cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, eggs, half and half, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. 

Place the brioche bread or croissant toast slices on a large cookie sheet and pour the egg mixture over them. Fry bread slices using unsalted butter until turned golden brown, then flip to cook the other side (3-5 minutes total).

Let’s Assemble Fried chicken and French Toast.

Top French Toast with chicken tenders, warm spicy maple syrup, praline pecans, and powdered sugar. Enjoy!!! You can also use your favorite toppings to kick off this dish or enjoy it just the way it is.

This Fried Chicken & French Toast with Spicy Maple Syrup is the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, with a hint of spice! This is a dish you'll want to make for your family and friends on your next family gathering. It's a crowd-pleaser and is sure to please everyone at the table.

More Popular Chicken Recipes to Try

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https://www.edieoeats.com/recipes/korean-inspired-spicy-fried-chicken-sandwich

Feel free to provide your feedback about this recipe in the comments section below! If you are interested and would like to see more recipes from my blog, just let me know and I will gladly do some dishes that you may want to see next time. 

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INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS FOR FRENCH TOAST

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 cup half and half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or maple extract
• 8 slices brioche or croissant toast
• 4 tablespoons butter for griddle
• 1/2 cup Bushwick Kitchen Trees Knees Spicy Maple syrup, warmed
• 1 tablespoon praline pecans (optional)

INGREDIENTS FOR CHICKEN

• 8 chicken tenders or chicken breast strips
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon pickle juice/brine
• 1-1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

CHICKEN BREADING / DRY BATTER

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt or Cajun seasoned salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon malted milk (optional)
• 1 tablespoon powder sugar
• 3-4 cups vegetable or peanut oil for cooking

INSTRUCTIONS

RECIPE FOR CHICKEN

1. Place chicken in a gallon ziploc bag or plastic container with all chicken marinade ingredients.
2. Massage the bag to evenly distribute the seasoned buttermilk mixture to coat the chicken properly. Place inside the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours or a maximum of 24 hours.
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off the excess marinade, before placing each chicken piece onto a plate.
4. Combine all ingredients for the chicken breading (dry batter), dredge the chicken tenders one by one through the mixture, and set aside on aluminum lined baking sheet.
5. Place oil in the heavy bottom (3/4in) frying pan and bring to 350F. While the oil is heating up, line a baking sheet with paper towels to prepare for the fried tenders.
6. Using tongs, place chicken tenders in the hot oil without crowding the pan. Cook until golden brown on the bottom side for a few minutes, then flip and cook until the second side is also golden brown for a few minutes more.
7. Set the cooked tenders on the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Fry remaining tenders in batches adjusting the heat as necessary (if the tenders are browning too fast, lower the heat). Proceed to make the French Toast.

RECIPE FOR FRENCH TOAST

1. Preheat griddle to 350F (If using a skillet, cook on Med-High)
2. Whisk together cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, eggs, half and half, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
3. Place toast slices on a large cookie sheet, and pour egg mixture over the toast slices.
4. Fry slices until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side (3-5 minutes total).

Top French Toast with chicken tenders, warm spicy syrup, praline pecans, and powdered sugar.

Enjoy!!!