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:

1. 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:

2. 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:

3. Heat the Oil:
   • In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
4. 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.
5. 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).
6. 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!