Crispy Chicken Skin Chips
Crispy Chicken Skin Chips are a savory, crunchy snack made by rendering and deep-frying or baking chicken skin until it becomes light, airy, and shatteringly crisp. They are a popular street food and bar snack enjoyed globally, with variations found in many cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is very high in fat and protein, with virtually zero carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a significant amount of calories, primarily from fat, along with protein and some key minerals like phosphorus and selenium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Choline | 30 mg |
Per 1 cup (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish is a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, transforming a part often discarded into a prized delicacy. Nutritionally, it's a keto-friendly, high-protein, high-fat snack that is naturally gluten-free.
