Chicken Skin Tacos Recipe

Name: Chicken Skin Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 pinch coarsely ground black pepper; 1 pinch ground cumin; 1 pinch granulated garlic; 1 pinch onion powder; 1 pinch dried oregano; 2 skin-on chicken breasts (these can either be bone-in or boned); Corn or flour tortillas; Shredded Colby Jack cheese for serving; salsa for serving; sour creamfor serving; shredded romaine for serving; chopped cilantro for serving; chopped white onion for serving; lime wedges for serving

Servings: persons

1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch coarsely ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch granulated garlic
1 pinch onion powder
1 pinch dried oregano
2 skin-on chicken breasts (these can either be bone-in or boned)
Corn or flour tortillas
Shredded Colby Jack cheese for serving
salsa for serving
sour creamfor serving
shredded romaine for serving
chopped cilantro for serving
chopped white onion for serving
lime wedges for serving

1
Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a small bowl, combine the salt and spices.
3
Rub the chicken breasts with the mixture.
4
Roast until cooked through (160 degrees at the center) and the skin on the breast is crisp, about 30 minutes for boneless breasts, 45 minutes for bone-in.
5
Remove from oven and cool.
6
Pull browned skin from the chicken and cut into half-inch strips.
7
Shred the meat, discarding any bones.
8
Warm a skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat.
9
Crisp the skin in the pan, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Fill tortillas with shredded chicken.
11
If desired, top the chicken with shredded Colby Jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, and shredded romaine or with chopped cilantro and chopped white onion.
12
Garnish with chicken skins, and serve with lime wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pinch kosher salt, 1 pinch coarsely ground black pepper, 1 pinch ground cumin, 1 pinch granulated garlic, and more.

Yes, Chicken Skin Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Skin Tacos

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