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Kawa Yakitori: How Chicken Skin Becomes Crisp, Chewy, or Both

September 20, 2026August 24, 2026 by Hiro
Three grilled kawa chicken skin skewers on a dark ceramic plate

Kawa can become crisp-edged and chewy—or greasy and rubbery. Follow the preparation, folding, fire control, and timing behind a well-made chicken-skin skewer.

Categories Yakitori Tags Chicken Skin, Izakaya, Japanese Chicken Skewers, Kawa Yakitori, Yakitori

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