Recipe for Beer Batter Fried Chicken

Beer Batter Fried Chicken

Ingredients

.....2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pound chicke, cut into 8 pieces
.....4 cups water

Batter:
.....1 cup all purpose flour
.....1/2 teaspoon baking powder
.....1 teaspoon salt
.....2 tablespoons chili powder
.....1 teaspoon cumin
.....1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
.....1/2 teaspoon pepper
.....1 egg white
.....3/4 cup beer

Sauce:
.....1/4 cup chopped green onions
.....1 cup dairy sour cream

Preparation

In Dutch oven combine chicken and water. Cover; cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until water comes to a full boil (20 to 25 minutes). Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes. Drain; pat dry. In deep fryer or 3 quart saucepan heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees. In medium bowl combine all batter ingredients except egg white and beer. In small mixer bowl beat egg white at medium speed until stiff (2 to 3 minutes); set aside. Stir beer into flour mixture; fold in egg white. Dip chicken into batter; place in hot oil. Fry until golden brown (2 to 3 minutes on each side). Remove from oil; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken.

In small bowl stir together green onions and sour cream. Serve sauce with chicken.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings