Chicken Skin Chicharrones

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Recipe ingredients:
  • 🐔 Chicken skins (from about 1 pound of chicken)
  • 🧂 Salt, to taste
  • 🧂 Pepper, to taste
  • 🥑 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 🧅 1 small onion, diced
  • 🌿 Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 🌮 Tortillas
  • 🍋 1 lime, sliced into wedges
  • 🥒 Pickled red onions
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Chicken Skin Chicharrones
nowayjosecuisine596.787 months agoWaivio3 min read

If you're a fan of crispy, savory snacks, you'll love this recipe for chicken skin chicharrones. Perfectly seasoned and fried to a golden crisp, these chicken skins make an irresistible topping for tacos. Pair them with tangy pickled red onions, fresh avocado, and a squeeze of lime for a mouthwatering experience.

Ingredients:

🐔 Chicken skins (from about 1 pound of chicken)
🧂 Salt, to taste
🧂 Pepper, to taste
🥑 1 ripe avocado, sliced
🧅 1 small onion, diced
🌿 Fresh cilantro, chopped
🌮 Tortillas
🍋 1 lime, sliced into wedges
🥒 Pickled red onions


Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Chicken Skins:
    • Begin by cleaning the chicken skin thoroughly. Remove any excess fat or meat from the skin.
    • Place the cleaned chicken skins into a plastic bag and freeze for about 20 minutes. This will help firm them up, making it easier to slice them into thin strips.
  2. Slice the Skins:
    • Once the skins are firm, take them out of the freezer and lay them on a cutting board.
    • Use a sharp knife to slice them into very thin strips, as evenly as possible for consistent cooking.
  3. Season the Skins:
    • Season the chicken skin strips generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Fry the Skins:
    • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Carefully place the seasoned chicken skin strips into the hot oil, frying them until they are golden brown and crispy. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
    • Once crispy, remove the chicharrones from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  5. Assemble the Tacos:
    • Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
    • Place a few crispy chicken skin chicharrones on each tortilla.
    • Add diced onion, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and a generous helping of pickled red onions.
    • Finish with a squeeze of lime and optionally some queso for an extra layer of flavor.

Cooking Tips:

  • Keep an eye on the skins while frying to prevent burning.
  • Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
  • To save time, prepare your toppings while the chicken skins are in the freezer.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings


Equipment:

  • Freezer
  • Plastic bag
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Frying pan
  • Paper towels

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