Fried Chicken Bites

Name: Fried Chicken Bites
Ingredients: 1/4 cup amber or dark rum; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; About 2 cups vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Accompaniments: lime wedges; hot sauce

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup amber or dark rum
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
About 2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Accompaniments: lime wedges; hot sauce

Directions

1

Stir together rum, lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar in a shallow bowl until sugar has dissolved. Add chicken and stir to coat. Marinate at room temperature 25 minutes.
2

While chicken finishes marinating, heat 1 inch oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
3

Meanwhile, whisk together flour, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Drain chicken and pat dry. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess, then transfer to a plate.
4

Fry chicken in 3 batches, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per batch. (If chicken darkens too quickly, reduce heat.) Transfer to paper towels to drain.