Source: lcc54613, AdobeStockIn Asian cuisine, marinated chicken feet are not considered exotic, but a common snack. And their preparation has its own peculiarities: for example, speed is not as important as the process – slow simmering in sauce and spices. Today we will share 8 proven Chinese chicken feet recipes, so take note!
1. Chicken Feet with Soy Sauce
Source: AdobeStockWe recommend sprinkling the finished snack with sesame seeds before serving.
You will need: 700 g chicken feet, 50 ml soy sauce, 6-7 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp grated ginger, 1 chili pepper, vegetable oil, spices to taste.
Preparation: Wash, clean the feet and trim the claws. Fry them in hot vegetable oil until golden brown over high heat, stirring constantly – this will take about 10 minutes. Add sugar, mix thoroughly and continue frying until caramelized.
When the feet turn browner, add soy sauce, ginger, and chopped chili pepper, sprinkle with spices, and pour in 1 cup of boiling water. Then reduce the heat and simmer the dish until the liquid has reduced by half. The chicken feet are ready!
2. Chinese Chicken Feet with Balsamic and Spices
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, change the set of spices to your liking.
You will need: 500 g chicken feet, 80 ml soy sauce, 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 4 cloves garlic, 1 cm ginger root, vegetable oil, ground cinnamon, cumin, cloves, coriander, dried basil, ground red pepper.
Preparation: Cover the cleaned feet with water, bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, rinse, and repeat the entire procedure. Heat oil in a pan, then add finely chopped ginger, garlic, sugar, and all the spices.
Lightly fry the spicy mixture, add the chicken feet, pour in soy sauce and a little of the remaining broth so that the feet are covered with liquid. Simmer for 40 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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3. Marinated Chicken Feet with Garlic
Source: AdobeStockThis makes a true Asian delicacy!
You will need: 500 g chicken feet, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp rice vinegar, 0.5 tsp oyster sauce, 3-4 cloves garlic, 2 chili peppers, 2 green onion stalks, 1 cm ginger root, 2 star anise, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Trim the claws, clean, remove large bones, and cut the feet in half. Cover them with boiling water (so they are submerged), add salt, sugar, and rice vinegar, bring to a boil, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then drain the water and marinate the chicken feet in soy sauce for about 30 minutes.
Next, fry them until golden brown in plenty of oil – as if deep-frying, then immerse them in ice water for 3-4 hours. Separately, mix chopped garlic, green onions, chili, ginger, crushed anise, oyster sauce, and a little more soy sauce. Transfer the feet to a pan, pour in 1 cup of water and the previously prepared sauce, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes over medium heat, stirring.
4. Chicken Feet with Honey and Mustard
Source: AdobeStockAnother excellent marinade, perfect for chicken feet!
You will need: 500 g chicken feet, 5 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp mustard, 1 tsp ground coriander, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, 0.5 tsp hot red pepper, bay leaf, salt, allspice peas, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Clean and soak the chicken feet in cold water for 2 hours. Then cover them with boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, then rinse and cover again with fresh boiling water. Add a spoonful of salt, bay leaf, and allspice, and cook the feet for another half an hour.
Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, mustard, honey, and the remaining spices. Marinate the feet in this marinade for 30 minutes, then fry until golden brown in hot vegetable oil. Pour in the remaining marinade and cook until it evaporates.
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5. Marinated Chicken Feet in Teriyaki Sauce
Source: AdobeStockA little fresh green onion won't hurt when serving!
You will need: 500 g chicken feet, 2-3 cloves garlic, 1.5 tbsp grated ginger, 4 tbsp teriyaki sauce, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tsp ground coriander, vegetable oil, bay leaf, salt, spices to taste.
Preparation: Wash and clean the feet, cover them with cold water, and add salt, bay leaf, and any spices for broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 40 minutes, covered, over low heat.
Next, fry the chicken feet in vegetable oil over high heat, and at the end – add coriander with chopped garlic and ginger. Pour in soy sauce and teriyaki, mix well, and continue frying until lightly caramelized.
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6. Marinated Chicken Feet with Onions in Butter
Source: AdobeStockYou can also just use a ready-made spice mix for Korean carrots.
You will need: 500 g chicken feet, 1 onion, 60 ml soy sauce, 30 g butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp sugar, salt, cumin, ground red pepper, other spices to taste.
Preparation: Wash, clean, and cover the chicken feet with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Then drain this water, rinse the feet again, cover with fresh boiling water, and cook for another half an hour over medium heat. You can add any spices for broth.
Chop and fry the onion with garlic, sugar, and all the spices in butter until golden brown. Pour in soy sauce, mix, and add the feet to this sauce. Simmer everything together for 5-6 minutes, stirring so that the feet are evenly coated with the sauce.
7. Chinese Chicken Feet in Breading
Source: AdobeStockInstead of standard breading, starch is used here.
You will need: 500 g chicken feet, 3 cloves garlic, 50-60 ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp starch, 0.5 tbsp sugar, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Clean and cover the feet with boiling water for a few minutes, rinse, then cover with soy sauce for another half an hour. Mix starch and spices to taste, coat the chicken feet in this mixture, and fry them in plenty of hot oil. Then season everything with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and finely chopped garlic. Cook for another 7-10 minutes, stirring.
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8. Chinese Chicken Feet in the Oven
Source: AdobeStockAn alternative cooking method for those who like to try new things.
You will need: 500 g chicken feet, 4 cloves garlic, 1 cm ginger root, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp balsamic or rice vinegar, chili flakes, spices.
Preparation: Clean and parboil the chicken feet for about 20 minutes in boiling water. Separately, finely chop ginger with garlic and mix them with sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, and spices to taste. Fry the feet in a pan until golden brown, place on parchment paper or in an oven-safe dish, and pour the prepared sauce over them. Bake everything for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.