Chicken feet are eaten as an appetizer or snack food in many parts of Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, and South America. Relatively rare in the United States, chicken feet are most commonly encountered in Asian cuisines, particularly at Chinese American dim sum restaurants. Sometimes listed on menus as “phoenix claws,” chicken feet are mostly skin and tendons, with little to no meat. In this preparation, the feet are simmered with a flavored sauce, giving the finished dish a savory taste and a slightly gelatinous texture. Chicken feet are also enjoyed in the African American soul food tradition, where they are typically breaded and deep fried.
Recipe Servings: 6
Ingredients
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asian preparation
- 12 chicken feet, declawed and skinned
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp rice wine
- 3 slices ginger
- 3 green onions
- 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Star anise, to taste
- 1 piece orange rind
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 pt water
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soul food preparation
- Ingredients as listed above
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 qt peanut oil
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients in a large pot.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for 90 minutes.
- Drain and serve.
- Follow instructions for Asian preparation.
- After simmering chicken feet, drain and allow to cool.
- Add eggs to a bowl and whisk together. Add flour and salt to a separate bowl.
- Dip cooked chicken feet in whisked egg followed by a dip in the flour-and-salt mixture.
- Add a quart of oil to a wok and heat to 375°F. Add the chicken feet to the hot oil in batches and deep-fry for 4–5 minutes or until batter turns golden brown.
- Serve hot.
Asian Preparation
Soul Food Preparation
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