Kawa Yakitori

Name: Kawa Yakitori
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 12 (6 inch) bamboo skewers; 0.25 cup soy sauce; 0.25 cup mirin; 0.25 green onion, sliced diagonally; 0.125 cup sake; 0.125 cup water; 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar; 0.75 pound chicken skin, cut into 1 1/2-inch wide strips; salt to taste

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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.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen

Updated on November 27, 2024

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

12

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

12 (6 inch) bamboo skewers

Tare Sauce:

¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup mirin
¼ green onion, sliced diagonally
⅛ cup sake
⅛ cup water
1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
12 ounces chicken skin, cut into 1 1/2-inch wide strips
salt to taste

Directions

Soak skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Combine soy sauce, mirin, green onion, sake, water, and brown sugar in a saucepan; bring to a low boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer until reduced slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, thread chicken skin strips onto skewers lengthwise; skin should be slightly bunched up, but not too taut. Sprinkle with salt.
Cook on the preheated grill until nicely browned and crispy but fat hasn't completely rendered, about 5 minutes. Flip; cook until other side is crispy, about 5 minutes more.
Blot skewers lightly with a paper towel before serving. Serve yakitori with cooled tare sauce on the side.

Cook's Note:

For reference, each chicken skin strip should weigh about 1 ounce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

91	Calories
7g	Fat
3g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 91
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 324mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 4mg	0%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 35mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Kawa Yakitori

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