LOW SODIUM BATTERED COD OR CHICKEN DINNER - recipe and instructions

cod fillets

🥗Healthier: pollock fillets

💰Cheaper: hake fillets

Pollock is lower in calories and often less expensive.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs are juicier and drumsticks are usually cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be more affordable.

tartar sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Yogurt sauce is lighter and mayo is often cheaper.

Cut cod fillets into strips or use chicken tenderloins.

Preheat oven to 250°F to keep cooked items warm.

In a mixing bowl, add 3 cups of all-purpose flour.

Pour in non-alcoholic beer until the batter reaches a desired consistency, adding more beer if it's too thick.

Dry the chicken tenderloins with paper towels to ensure the batter adheres properly.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.

Dip the chicken tenderloins into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.

Carefully lower the battered chicken into the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary.

Fry the chicken for about 7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a rack to drain.

Repeat the battering and frying process for onion rings, bell peppers, dill pickles, and jalapeno peppers, ensuring to coat them in the same batter before frying.

Fry each item until golden brown, checking for doneness as needed.

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