Batter-Fried Chicken

Fried foods are not recommended for health conscious individuals. We provide this recipe for your occasional indulgences.

Ingredients:

1 (3-pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 stalk celery (including leaves), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, cut into halves
1 small onion, cut into halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
Fritter Batter (see recipe)
Vegetable oil

Directions

1. Place chicken, water, celery, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in 5-quart Dutch oven. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is barely pink in center.

2. Prepare Fritter Batter as per the recipe. 

3. Remove chicken from Dutch oven. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Cool slightly.

3. Heat 2-1/2 to 3 inches oil in a deep fryer or 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until oil registers 350'F (175 deg C).

4. Dip chicken in Fritter Batter to coat. Add several chicken pieces to oil. (Do not let the pieces to touch each other.) 

5. Fry, turning occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is golden and is no longer pink in center.

5. Place fried chicken on cookie sheet lined with paper towels. Serve warm.

Note: You can keep the chicken warm

Yield:

Makes 4 servings