Schmaltz and Gribenes (Crispy Chicken Skin with Fried Onions)

⏳ Time

30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Optionally, you can add a minced clove of garlic along with the onions. Serve with leaves of green salad or simply arrange on a plate. A great snack to accompany vodka.

Ingredients

Chicken skin with fat - 4 cups
Coarse Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Onion - 2 heads

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Rinse the chicken skin and dry it well. Cut into small pieces and place in a large skillet. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Set over low heat (you can constantly increase and decrease the heat). When the fat begins to melt and the pieces of skin start to brown, add the sliced onions. Fry until the skin and onions are golden and crispy.