Fried Chicken Bites
InternationalHardDairy-Free

Fried Chicken Bites

A delicious international dish.

Total Time

46 min

Serves

6

Rating

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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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stir together rum, lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar in a shallow bowl until sugar has dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add chicken and stir to coat.

  3. 3

    Marinate at room temperature 25 minutes.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, whisk together flour, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl.

  6. 6

    Drain chicken and pat dry.

  7. 7

    Dredge in flour, shaking off excess, then transfer to a plate.

  8. 8

    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.

Cooking Timer

46:00
Custom Timer (minutes)

Recipe Info

Prep Time:22 min
Cook Time:24 min
Total Time:46 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:6