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Chicken Skin Chicharon

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 617 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Filipino

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

Instructions

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  1. In a pot over medium heat, combine chicken skin, water, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  2. Lower heat and continue to cook until skins render fat and are softened but not falling apart.
  3. With a slotted spoon, remove the skins from the pot. Remove any stray peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves, and discard.
  4. Arrange skins in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator, uncovered, for about 1 hour or until completely cold.
  5. Using a spoon, gently scrape away any subcutaneous fat. Cut into about 4-inch pieces.
  6. In a 180 F oven, bake skins for about 2 to 3 hours or until dry with just a bit of flexibility.
  7. In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, heat about 3-inches deep of lard or canola oil to 350 to 375 F.
  8. 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.
  9. 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

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

% 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.