Place chicken in a large pot and cover with water; add a pinch of salt. Boil chicken for about 20 minutes. (Large pieces might need to be boiled longer.) Drain chicken on a paper towel and pat dry. Combine batter ingredients in a small bowl, adding the beer. Stir well. Dip chicken pieces one at a time. Gently shake off excess batter. Fry in hot oil about 2-3 minutes per side until prettily browned. Remove from oil and drain. Get the mashed potatoes!