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Beer Batter Chicken
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Chicken is dipped in a batter of flour, salt, black or cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and beer, and fried until crispy and cooked through.
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
9 reviews
1 comment
ingredients
1 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black or cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (12 ounce size) beer
vegetable oil, for frying
1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
directions
Combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and beer in a bowl. Whisk until the batter is smooth then let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Heat the oil to 375 degrees F (in a skillet or deep fryer). Preheat oven to 225 degrees F.
Dip the chicken into the batter and let any excess drip off. Place in the hot oil, a few pieces at a time - do not crowd the chicken - until cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
Place the browned chicken on a baking sheet in the oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining pieces.
Serve hot or cold.
nutrition data
818 calories, 41 grams fat, 45 grams carbohydrates, 56 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
July 8, 2024
it worked so well. I'm 64 and had never tried to beer batter before. My family loved it!
What can you use instead of beer in this recipe?
You could use non-alcoholic beer if it's the alcohol you're opposed to. Otherwise, you'll lose some of the flavor boost from the beer but you could use some other carbonated liquid like club soda or seltzer.
September 24, 2014
Great batter. Had flavor and gave the chicken a nice coating.
October 5, 2013
Used this on chicken leg quarters. Amazing batter!!
April 3, 2011
March 12, 2010
Love the recipe, best thing I've probably ever made LOL
November 6, 2008
This chicken dish was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. I don't cook often so I was very surprised at how easy this dish was for me to prepare. I'll definitely cook this again.
September 19, 2007
I added: 1tsp Cheyenne, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp parika, and a dash of tobasco..if someone else tries this..please let me know what you thought..my family loved it.. Thanks.. Eiska
May 17, 2007
Very Very Good I passed it to all the guys at my job no complaints yet!!
April 26, 2006
Not bad, reminds me of Long John Silver's chicken, but really needs more seasoning. I will make it again, but kick it up!