Beer Battered Chicken Breast
An old fashioned recipe for a vegetable and meat batter Fry
Who does not love some fried vegetables from time to time? I know that is not "politically "Right, so to speak, eat fried foods at present. But I just can not resist the fried onion rings, fried zucchini, fried mushrooms, fried cauliflower, fried pickles even come up on the menus of today. And what about fried fish or chicken nuggets following is a recipe I've had for years .. It is a batter, and we know that is the secret to these tasty treats for the manufacture of these fried foods irresistible. I found this recipe in an old newspaper ad for "ARGO" Many years ago cornstarch.
ARGO Fried corn starch SHAKE LIGHT MEAT AND VEGETABLES
This old newspaper ad says "That the natural flavor of the fried vegetables come through with the touch of Argo and Kingsford. And try these easy and delicious recipes. You will agree that for vegetables and crispy fried chicken or light, it really is the mass that matters. "
SHAKE LIGHT
3 / 4 cup Kingford Argo corn starch or
1 / 4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 / 2 teaspoon salt
1 / 4 teaspoon pepper
1 / 2 cup water
1 egg, lightly beaten
In bowl, mix first 5 ingredients. Add water and egg and stir until smooth. Pour 1 quart (approximately) corn oil in large skillet to a depth of 1 / 2 ", filling no more than one third full. Heat over medium heat to 375 degrees. Dip 4 cups of vegetables cutup, such as zucchini, carrots, onions and mushrooms, or 1 pound skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 "cubes, a few at a time, into batter. (Dough Mix occasionally.) Carefully add vegetables or chicken to hot oil, a few pieces at a time. Fry 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. For 4-6.
HERB BATTER: Follow basic recipe. Add 1 teaspoon of dried basil and 1 clove minced garlic.
BEER BATTER: Follow basic recipe. Omit water. Add 1 / 3 cup of cold beer.
Enjoy!
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Grandma Linda is a collector of vintage recipes. She enjoys sharing these old-time recipes with others who may be searching for them. Visit her blog at http://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com She is also a diabetic with a website at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com dedicated to recipes suitable for diabetics.