Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Chicken Leg Recipes Chicken Leg Toast 5.0 (1) 1 Review 2 Photos This flavorful, savory French toast may look strange, but so did chicken and waffles when it first came around! Delight your senses and fill up with this satisfying comforting dish. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on February 27, 2023 Save Rate Print Share 2 2 Chicken Leg Toast – Going Out on a Limb I’ve posted a lot of pictures to tease upcoming videos on social media in my day, to all sorts of reactions, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a response quite as diverse as the one this Chicken Leg Toast received. I hope this doesn’t sound like an attempt to get a few more Twitter followers, but the thread that follows the picture I posted is nothing short of hilarious. Michele and I were literally laughing out loud, so if you’re in the mood for a few chuckles, maybe take a peek. While I was thoroughly entertained by these comments, I was also bothered by a few that insinuated this was some sort of joke or gimmick. Not that I haven’t posted joke and/or gimmick recipes, but I always fully admit that’s what I’m doing. Believe it or not, this was carefully conceptualized, and thoughtfully executed, and I was thrilled with the result. That this came out looking like intentionally bizarre click-bait was purely coincidental. Allegedly. Anyway, if you’re a fan of our Million Dollar Chicken recipe, you will understand what we’re trying to do here. Oven-roasted, savory French toast is good, but oven-roasted, savory French toast soaked with meaty juices is better. Plus, we’re feeding someone a delicious, satisfying meal with little more than a piece of bread, and a single drumstick, which is a win for any home cook. So, for all those reasons and more, I really do hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy! Chicken Leg Toast 5.0 (1) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins Refrigerate Time: 1 hr Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 2 Save Rate Print Share Ingredients 2 chicken drumsticks ¼ cup diced carrot ¼ cup diced celery ¼ cup diced onion 2 cups chicken broth freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon lemon zest cayenne pepper to taste ⅓ cup creme fraiche or heavy cream 2 large eggs 2 thick slices day old French bread (1 to 1 1/2 inch thick) 1 tablespoon butter for browning bread, plus a teaspoon for greasing pan 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese For optional "Dragon Syrup" ¼ cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions Combine chicken drumsticks, carrots, onions, celery, and broth in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn drumsticks over, cover, and cook for another 20 minutes. Remove chicken and transfer to a plate. Allow to cool, wrap, and transfer into the refrigerator until needed. Turn heat to medium-high and reduce cooking liquids in the saucepan to about 1/3 cup. Strain liquid into a mixing bowl, pressing some of the cooked vegetables through the sieve. Season gravy with black pepper, salt, thyme leaves, lemon zest, and cayenne; add creme fraiche and eggs and whisk everything together until a smooth batter forms. Place bread in a shallow baking dish just large enough to fit the slices, and pour over the batter. Toss several times, wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour or until almost all the batter is absorbed. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with butter. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat and brown bread for a few minutes per side. Transfer bread onto the prepared baking sheet. Press one drumstick into the top of each slice of bread. Brush over any excess batter. Sprinkle with salt, dust with Parmesan cheese, and finish with a shake of cayenne. Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Mix together maple syrup, Sriracha hot sauce, and cayenne pepper in a little bowl ("dragon syrup"). Serve chicken leg toast drizzled with dragon syrup. Chef John Cook's Note: For a completely savory dish, top chicken leg toast with a cream sauce, chicken gravy, or mushroom sauce instead of dragon syrup. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 691 Calories 38g Fat 54g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 691 % Daily Value * Total Fat 38g 48% Saturated Fat 18g 91% Cholesterol 351mg 117% Sodium 2946mg 128% Total Carbohydrate 54g 20% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Protein 36g 71% Potassium 514mg 11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved