GLUTEN-FREE BEER BATTERED CHICKEN AND VEGGIES

Gluten-Free Beer Battered Chicken and Veggies image

Gluten-free version of everybody's favorite. The method and ingredient ratios were suggested to me by members of this site, then tweaked by me. I have tested this a few times and these ingredients are optimal for a simple batter which allow the flavor of the vegetables and chicken to shine through. My whole family enjoyed it, even those who aren't gluten-intolerant.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ cups vegetable oil for frying
1 red bell pepper
1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 ¾ cups gluten-free all purpose baking flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup gluten-free beer
½ cup sparkling water
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dry sliced bell pepper, onion, and zucchini on a paper towel.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl; add beer and sparkling water. Stir until batter just combined.
Working in batches, dip bell pepper, onion, and zucchini slices into batter, draining excess; fry in preheated oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer vegetables to a plate lined with paper towels.
Dip chicken breasts into remaining batter and fry in oil until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain excess oil on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.4 calories, Carbohydrate 84.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1747 mg, Sugar 6.3 g