Fried Chicken Bites
Crispy fried chicken bites marinated in a flavorful blend of rum, lime juice, and soy sauce, then coated in seasoned flour and fried until golden brown. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- •¼ cup amber or dark rum
- •¼ cup fresh lime juice
- •¼ cup soy sauce
- •1 tablespoon sugar
- •1½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- •2 cups vegetable oil
- •½ cup all-purpose flour
- •½ teaspoon paprika
- •lime wedges and hot sauce
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
25 min
- 2.
While chicken finishes marinating, heat 1 inch oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
5 min
- 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.
5 min
- 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.
21 min
