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Aug 26, 2015 · Last Updated: Apr 25, 2020 by Calleigh ~

How to Cook Chicken Feet

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Learn How to Cook Chicken feet your family will love. These Chicken Feet recipe are braised in a flavorful, umami packed liquid that rival the dim sum or Yum Cha restaurant.

Not everyone loves the same foods, which is why there are so many different types of cooking and foods to eat.

Some people love crab, others hate it. Some love spicy foods, others avoid it like the plague. I even know one man who refuses to eat any type of peach because of the fuzz on the skin.

You will love this Chicken Feet Recipe if you are a dim sum fan like me. Learn how to cook chicken feet like the ones you normally order when eating Yum Cha.
Chicken feet stew braised in flavorful, umami packed liquid flavor

He reacts the same way to canned peaches without the skin as he does to fresh ones with the skin on, so it wasn't the taste, but the thought of the fuzz.

That happens a lot when it comes to chicken feet, also known as phoenix-claws. In the case of chicken feet, you have those who adore the taste and those who won't even try them because of the way they look. I happen to find them delicious and eat them every time I eat at an Asian restaurant.

You will love this Chicken Feet Recipe if you are a dim sum fan like me. Learn how to cook chicken feet like the ones you normally order when eating Yum Cha.
Cooked chicken feet packed full of umami flavors

If you've ever tried these delicacies and found you weren't fond of them, try them in a different recipe.

Just like chicken breasts, there are hundreds of ways to cook them, since chicken feet are popular in many cultures from Chinese and Korean to Jamaican and South American.

I do have a favorite recipe I use that is absolutely heavenly. The sauce makes it that way. No matter what way I cook them, however, I always first remove the talons before I make the dish.


How to Prepare Chicken Feet

I use chicken feet a lot of different ways. Boiling these create a thick gelatinous stew you can use in gravies, but also a great elixir that's great for the skin since it's a good source of collagen and protein.

The broth made from chicken feet also helps with weight loss, strengthens blood vessels and helps ease the effects of arthritis.

Even though the broth is good for you, it’s not my favorite way to eat chicken feet. The recipe I often use has a sauce that is so heavenly, you’ll immediately take seconds and thirds, lest all the feet are gone before you’ve finished your first serving.

Using Chinese yellow rock sugar will give you an authentic flavor, but you can substitute with regular granulated sugar.

1 Start by locating and removing all tiny blemishes with a set of sharp kitchen shears. Next, trim down the nails. You want to completely remove the claws.

Start by locating and removing all tiny blemishes with a set of sharp kitchen shears. Next, trim down the nails. You want to completely remove the claws.


2 The next step is exfoliation. Rub chicken's feet with kosher salt and let stand for 10 minutes, Quick rinse in cold water to get rid of salt and scum.


3 Place chicken's feet into a pot of rapidly boiling salted water, blanch for 5 minutes and drain well. Set aside (or you can place in the fridge for a day until you need to cook further).

Place chicken's feet into a pot of rapidly boiling salted water, blanch for 5 minutes and drain well. Set aside (or you can place in the fridge for a day until you need to cook further).


4 Place a saute pan over high heat. Add the chicken and dry-sear to lightly brown. Add the remaining ingredients (except the garnish) and bring to a simmer.


5 Cook, covered, for about 10 minutes. Uncover, and simmer until pan is almost “dry,” tossing frequently to coat the feet as the sauce reduces.


6 Serve hot and garnish with scallion shavings and toasted sesame seeds.

You will love this Chicken Feet Recipe if you are a dim sum fan like me. Learn how to cook chicken feet like the ones you normally order when eating Yum Cha.

I've made it both ways. Once I realized how delectable this recipe was, I bought some and it does add to the flavor.

I recommend that you make a smaller batch at first or use it as one of the dishes for a party buffet, so everyone gets a chance to try these.

When it comes to chicken feet, you either love them or hate. With this recipe, you'll be giving chicken feet a head start to becoming a favorite.


Ingredients you'll need

  • chicken feet (about 2 lbs)
  • Sake
  • water
  • fresh ginger (sliced thinly)
  • soy sauce
  • Chinese yellow rock sugar (or ¼ cup granulated sugar)
  • dried hot chiles (crushed)
  • oyster sauce
  • hoisin sauce
  • star anise buds
  • cinnamon stick
  • scallion (cut in 1-inch pieces)
  • minced scallion


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These Chicken Feet recipe are braised in a flavorful, umami packed liquid that rival the dim sum or Yum Cha restaurant.

How To Make Stewed Chicken Feet

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You will love this Chicken Feet Recipe if you are a dim sum fan like me. Learn how to cook chicken feet like the ones you normally order when eating Yum Cha.
Servings: 4
Prep Time 40 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour

Ingredients:

  • 32 pieces chicken feet (about 2 lbs.)
  • ½ cup sake
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 6 slices fresh ginger (sliced thinly)
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Chinese yellow rock sugar (or ¼ cup granulated sugar)
  • 2 pcs dried hot chiles (crushed)
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 pcs star anise buds
  • 1 pc cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup scallion (cut in 1-inch pieces)
  • 2 tablespoon minced scallion

Instructions:

Prep the Chicken Paws:

  • Start by locating and removing all tiny blemishes with a set of sharp kitchen shears.
  • Next, trim down the nails. You want to completely remove the claws.
    You will love this Chicken Feet Recipe if you are a dim sum fan like me. Learn how to cook chicken feet like the ones you normally order when eating Yum Cha.
  • The next step is exfoliation. Rub chicken's feet with kosher salt and let stand for 10 minutes, Quick rinse in cold water to get rid of salt and scum.

Cook the Chicken Feet:

  • Place chicken's feet into a pot of rapidly boiling salted water, blanch for 5 minutes and drain well. Set aside (or you can place in the fridge for a day until you need to cook further).
    You will love this Chicken Feet Recipe if you are a dim sum fan like me. Learn how to cook chicken feet like the ones you normally order when eating Yum Cha.
  • Place a saute pan over high heat. Add the chicken and dry-sear to lightly brown.
  • Add the remaining ingredients (except the garnish) and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook, covered, for about 10 minutes.
  • Uncover, and simmer until pan is almost “dry,” tossing frequently to coat the feet as the sauce reduces.
  • Serve hot and garnish with scallion shavings and toasted sesame seeds.
    You will love this Chicken Feet Recipe if you are a dim sum fan like me. Learn how to cook chicken feet like the ones you normally order when eating Yum Cha.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 1607mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 3mg

Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
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  1. Alina says

    April 01, 2019 at 7:56 am

    Calleigh, this recipe would be perfect for those cold nights. Looking forward to making this for my family.

  2. Anna says

    March 30, 2019 at 11:11 am

    Calleigh, this looks amazing! Thank you, I will try this right away)

  3. Olga says

    March 18, 2019 at 9:13 am

    Calleigh, it looks perfect and tasty! Can’t wait to have this anytime of the day, love it!

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