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Beer-battered Chicken Strips
Photo: Lily Banse

Beer-battered Chicken Strips

8 ingredients 17 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

866
Calories
51g
Protein
24g
Fat
101g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Beer 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking 43
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
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

  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup beer
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 3 chicken breast halves; skinless, boneless
  • 1¼ cups vegetable oil

Directions

1

Beat the egg lightly with a whisk.

2

Beat in the beer, then the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.

3

Cover and let stand for 25 to 30 minutes before using.

4

Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.

5

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over a medium-high heat until oil reaches desired temperature of 360°F (or use deep fryer).

6

Using tongs to hold chicken strips, dip in batter;allow excess to drip off.

7

Remove and carefully lower, one by one, into the hot oil.

8

After about 1 minute, turn the strips.

9

Continue to turn the strips occasionally until they are golden,cooking for a total of 4 to 6 minutes.

10

Transfer to to a paper towel lined tray.

11

Pat more towels on top to absorb excess oil.

12

Serve immediately with barbecue sauce or sweet and sour sauce.

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Category:World Recipes

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Category:Chicken breast Recipes

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Category:Recipes using beer

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Recipe sourced from fandom

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