Wake Up Chick Recipe

Time1h

Serves2

Fried chicken, egg, swiss, bacon, english muffin and gravy with side tots.

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Ingredients

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1
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserve the rendered fat if desired.
2
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Set up a dredging station: flour seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; a bowl of buttermilk for dipping.
3
Dredge each chicken thigh in the seasoned flour, dip in buttermilk, then dredge again in flour to coat well. Let rest 5–10 minutes to set.
4
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan to about 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken until deep golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on a rack.
5
Keep fried chicken warm in a 200°F (93°C) oven while finishing other components.

6
Place Swiss cheese slices on the hot fried chicken to melt slightly from the heat.
7
If needed, tent with a light foil cover to prevent over-melting while assembling.

8
Split the English muffin and toast the halves until lightly golden. Lightly butter if desired and keep warm.

9
Eggs
In a nonstick skillet, fry the eggs to your preferred doneness (sunny-side up recommended).
10
Gravy
Warm the country gravy in a small saucepan, whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Assembly for the Wake Up Chick
Place one English muffin half on a plate. Layer the crisp bacon, then the Swiss-melted fried chicken. Top with the fried egg. Spoon warm gravy over the assembled sandwich.