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
In a bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and mustard seeds.
Add cucumber slices to the bowl and mix well
Move mixture from bowl into a mason jar (or air tight container) and give a good shake. Set aside in the refridgerator.
Fill a large pot (half way) with vegetable oil and turn on med/low heat
In a large bowl, begin preparing batter by combining beer, 1 cup flour, and 1 tsp salt
In a plastic bag, add 1/4 cup of flour
Add chicken to plastic bag and shake to coat with flour
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)
Turn occasionally and fry until golden brown (about 8-12 mins)
Remove from oil and place onto paper towel-lined plate
Once dry, use a basting brush to coat the chicken in a layer of honey
Toast 2 sandwich buns to desired amount
Plate buns, chicken and pickles. Drizzle with extra honey if desired
Enjoy!