
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
Stir together rum, lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar in a shallow bowl until sugar has dissolved.
- 2
Add chicken and stir to coat.
- 3
Marinate at room temperature 25 minutes.
- 4
While chicken finishes marinating, heat 1 inch oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Meanwhile, whisk together flour, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl.
- 6
Drain chicken and pat dry.
- 7
Dredge in flour, shaking off excess, then transfer to a plate.
- 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