Beer-Battered Chicken Sandwich
"Nearly everyone loves a fried chicken sandwich. This version does not disappoint. Choose a malty ale, such as Bell’s Best Brown, or a good seasonal beer from your favorite local brewery. A rich, caramel-kissed brew helps the flavors hold up all the way through frying. This batter is light and airy, similar to tempura. Using two cups of beer leaves you some extra in the bottle, not a bad problem to have—just drink it!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup kosher salt
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2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
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3 cups water
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1 white onion, sliced
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2 cups ice
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6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Peanut oil, for frying
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cups brown ale beer
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Lime Slaw (recipe follows), for serving
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6 sesame seed buns
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup white wine vinegar
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3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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3 tablespoons sugar
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Zest of 1 lime
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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6 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
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1/2 red onion, sliced into thin strips
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2/3 cup shredded carrot
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2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
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