Chicken Skin Chicharon
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Chicken Skin Chicharon
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Chicken Skin Chicharon is easy to make at home and seriously addictive. It's crispy, tasty, and delicious as a snack or appetizer. And keto-friendly, too!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken skin
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and pounded
- ½ teaspoon peppercorns, cracked
- 1 teaspoon salt
- lard or canola oil
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Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, combine chicken skin, water, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and continue to cook until skins render fat and are softened but not falling apart.
- With a slotted spoon, remove the skins from the pot. Remove any stray peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves, and discard.
- Arrange skins in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator, uncovered, for about 1 hour or until completely cold.
- Using a spoon, gently scrape away any subcutaneous fat. Cut into about 4-inch pieces.
- In a 180 F oven, bake skins for about 2 to 3 hours or until dry with just a bit of flexibility.
- In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, heat about 3-inches deep of lard or canola oil to 350 to 375 F.
- Add chicken skins and deep-fry until they begin to puff and start to float. Do not overcrowd pan and cook in batches as needed.
- With a slotted spoon, remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Serve with spiced vinegar.
Notes
- As an alternate method, you can dry the chicken skins in the refrigerator instead of in the oven. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, overnight.
- As an alternate method, you can dry the chicken skins in the refrigerator instead of in the oven. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, overnight.
- Lard is one of the best oils for deep-frying with a 375 F smoke point. If you prefer not to use lard, substitute with other high smoke point oils such as canola, safflower, or grapeseed oil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
617kcal
(31%)
Protein
69g
(138%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
2084mg
(87%)
Vitamin A
57IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 617 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 617kcal | 31% |
| Protein | 69g | 138% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 2084mg | 87% |
| Vitamin A | 57IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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