Removing Skin from a Raw Chicken
Cut the fat out of your favorite chicken recipes by removing the skin.
Cut out fat with this quick step.
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Many chicken recipes can be made healthier with the removal of the fatty skin. This simple process gives you clean-looking pieces of chicken for cooking.
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To remove the skin from a chicken thigh, grasp the skin tightly at the joint end and pull it off in one piece. If necessary, use a sharp knife to cut the skin off.
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To help keep your finger from slipping, you can also grasp the skin with a piece of paper towel or dip your fingers in salt. Be sure to discard the salt when you are done using it.
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To remove the skin from the drumstick, grasp the meaty end of the drumstick. Pull the skin down and off the end.
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Don't worry about the wing tips and joints — they're too difficult to skin. When you're finished with the larger pieces, make sure to wash your hands to prevent the spread of bacteria.
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