Kawa Yakitori

A recipe for crispy chicken skin yakitori. Kawa, or chicken skin, is threaded on skewers and cooked over a grill for a crispy, yet juicy, Japanese-style appetizer. Serve with yakitori, or tare, sauce.

Step: 1

Soak skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to overnight.

Step: 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step: 3

Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, water, brown sugar, and green onion in a saucepan. Bring to a light boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until sauce has reduced slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step: 4

Meanwhile, thread chicken skin onto skewers lengthwise; skin should be slightly bunched up, but not too taut. Sprinkle skewers with salt.

Step: 5

Cook skewers on the preheated grill until nicely browned and crispy but not until fat has completely rendered, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until other side is crispy, about 5 minutes more.

Step: 6

Blot each yakitori lightly with a paper towel before serving. Serve with cooled tare sauce on the side.

Per Serving: 91 calories; protein 3.6g; carbohydrates 2.5g; fat 6.5g; cholesterol 13.2mg; sodium 324.1mg.

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