Portion Size: ½ cup  (4 oz.)

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetable oil
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup water
BBQ sauce (optional)

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Cut chicken into 1 X 1/2-inch pieces.
2	Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 360 degrees.
3	Mix flour and salt. Separately, mix vinegar and baking soda.  Stir vinegar mixture and water into flour mixture; beat until smooth.
4	Dip chicken into batter, allowing excess batter to drip into bowl.
5	Fry chicken in hot oil, 4 or 5 pieces at a time until golden brown and done, about 4 minutes; drain.	Cook until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
6	Serve with BBQ sauce to dip.