Grilled Chicken Isaw
Skewered chicken intestines marinated in vinegar and soy sauce, then grilled until charred and tender. A beloved Filipino street food with tangy, savory flavor and crispy edges.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb chicken intestines, cleaned and trimmed
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 3 clove garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the chicken intestines under cold running water, then pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps them grill better.
- 2
Cut the intestines into 3-inch segments, about the width of your index finger, then thread them onto 6 to 8 wooden skewers alternating back and forth so they lay flat and cook evenly.
- 3
Pour 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 3 tablespoons white vinegar into a shallow bowl, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, then stir until combined.
- 4
Place the skewers in a single layer on a plate, then pour the marinade over them and turn them to coat all sides, ensuring every segment is moistened.
- 5
Let the skewers sit in the marinade for 10 minutes at room temperature so the flavors can soak in.
- 6
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until it is hot — you should see wisps of smoke rising from the surface.
- 7
Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil onto the grill grates using a paper towel held with tongs, so the skewers won't stick.
- 8
Lay the skewers directly on the grill, spacing them 2 inches apart, and cook without moving them for 3 minutes until the undersides are charred dark brown.
- 9
Flip each skewer and cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes until it is also darkened and any juices that escape look clear instead of pink.
- 10
Transfer the skewers to a plate and let them rest for 1 minute so the exterior stays crispy while you carry them to the table.
Tools you’ll need
- 6 to 8 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 15 minutes before grilling)
- shallow bowl
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
- paper towels
- plate
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