Chicken Potato Skins
Crispy potato skins loaded with shredded chicken, cheese, and toppings — variation on classic potato skins. The chicken provides protein; the skins provide crispy foundation.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
6
Calories
720 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Potato3 medium
- Chicken750 g
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
- Cooking Oil1 ½
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Potato3 medium
- Chicken750 g
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
- Cooking Oil1.5
- Garlic4.5 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Scrub 4 large russet potatoes, prick with fork. Bake 1 hour until tender.
- 2
Cool 10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, leaving ¼ inch in skins. Save flesh for another use.
- 3
Brush skins inside and out with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet. Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes — crisps the skins.
- 4
Mix the chicken filling: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken + ¼ cup BBQ sauce or buffalo sauce + 1 teaspoon salt.
- 5
Fill each crispy skin with the chicken. Top with shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 cups total).
- 6
Return to oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted. Top with chopped scallions, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, crumbled bacon (optional). Serve immediately with ranch or salsa.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Russet potatoes only. High starch for crispy skins.
- 2.Bake twice. First to cook, second to crisp.
- 3.Brush inside and out. Crispy edges throughout.
- 4.Don't scoop too thin. Leave ¼ inch for structure.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken potato skins combine crispy potato skin foundation with savory chicken, melty cheese, and fresh toppings. The twice-baked technique creates the sturdy crispy base. Rotisserie chicken makes this fast — minutes of work and the skins do the rest.
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