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Beer Batter Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Beer Batter Chicken

8 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

740
Calories
47g
Protein
6g
Fat
116g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Corn Oil 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Beer 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking 43
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsifted flour
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Qt. corn oil
  • 1 cup Beer
  • 3 lbs Chicken, cut in parts
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Directions

1

In large bowl, stir together first 3 ingredients.

2

Pour corn oil into heavy 3 qt. saucepan or deep fryer, filling no more than 1/3 full.

3

Heat over medium heat to 375 degrees.

4

When ready to fry, gradually stir beer into flour mixture until smooth.

5

Dip chicken, 1 piece at a time, into batter; shake off excess.

6

Fry,a few pieces at a time, turning occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown and chicken is tender.

7

Drain on paper towels.

8

Keep warm while frying remaining pieces.

9

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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