Chicken Skin Yakitori
Crispy, caramelized chicken skin skewers glazed with a sweet-savory yakitori sauce. A simple Japanese grill favorite that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or appetizer.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken skin
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1 lb chicken skin into 1-inch wide strips and thread onto skewers, weaving the skin accordion-style. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 2 tbsp sake, and 1 tbsp sugar. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until the skin is golden and crispy.
- 4
Brush the skewers generously with the yakitori sauce and continue grilling for 1-2 minutes per side, until the sauce caramelizes and the skin is charred at the edges.
- 5
Transfer the skewers to a plate, brush with any remaining sauce, and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Skewers
- Grill or grill pan
- Small saucepan
- Basting brush
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