Chicharrones De Pollo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups oil
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Preparation

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 for 25 minutes.
Heat 1 inch oil in a large deep skillet over med-high until it shimmers. Meanwhile, whisk together flour, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a shallow bowl.
Drain chicken and pat dry. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess, then transfer to a plate.
Fry chicken in 3 batches, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and cooked through, 6-7 minute per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.