fried chicken
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour (optional)
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Marinade (optional):
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 pieces of chicken (thighs, drumsticks, wings, or breasts)
For the Batter:
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1 cup beer (lager or ale)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Optional Marinade:
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Batter Preparation:
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard and beer until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder.
Frying:
- Heat the Oil:
- In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the Chicken:
- Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Let any excess marinade drip off.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the sourdough beer batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, a few at a time, to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for about 10-12 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Drain and Serve:
- Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot, with your favorite dipping sauces or sides.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
Enjoy your deliciously crispy and flavorful fried chicken with a unique twist from the sourdough discard and beer batter!
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