Fried Chicken Bites

• 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

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.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fried-chicken-bites-239956 (may not work)