Beer Battered Honey Chicken and Pickle Sandwich

INGREDIENTS (makes 2 sandwiches) 

For Quick Pickles: 

• 1/3 cup vinegar

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1-2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 2 cups thin sliced cucumbers

For Beer Battered Chicken & Sandwich:

• 1 Cup Beer (we used Anchor California GO WEST IPA)

• 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• vegetable oil to fry

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 2-4 tbsp honey

• 2 fresh sandwich buns 

1. In a bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and mustard seeds.

2. Add cucumber slices to the bowl and mix well

3. Move mixture from bowl into a mason jar (or air tight container) and give a good shake. Set aside in the refridgerator.

4. Fill a large pot (half way) with vegetable oil and turn on med/low heat

5. In a large bowl, begin preparing batter by combining beer, 1 cup flour, and 1 tsp salt

6. In a plastic bag, add 1/4 cup of flour

7. Add chicken to plastic bag and shake to coat with flour

8. Once oil is hot, remove chicken from bag, dip into beer batter, and then place carefully into the heated oil (using tongs or frying basket)

9. Turn occasionally and fry until golden brown (about 8-12 mins)

10. Remove from oil and place onto paper towel-lined plate

11. Once dry, use a basting brush to coat the chicken in a layer of honey

12. Toast 2 sandwich buns to desired amount

13. Plate buns, chicken and pickles. Drizzle with extra honey if desired

14. Enjoy!