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These braised Chicken Feet are cooked long and slow in a rich sauce – so tender and flavorful! This healthy recipe rivals what you would find in the best Chinese Dim Sum restaurant. The best part? No deep-frying required!
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Easy Chicken Feet Recipe

These braised Chicken Feet are cooked long and slow in a rich sauce – so tender and flavorful! This healthy recipe rivals what you would find in the best Chinese Dim Sum restaurant. The best part? No deep-frying is required!
You can also watch the recipe video above to learn how to make it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: Chicken Feet, Chicken Feet Dim Sum, Chicken Feet Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken feet*
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce** (I highly recommend using dark soy sauce so that the chicken feet will have a very nice dark brown color)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 can beer*** (12oz)
  • optional green onions for serving

Instructions

  • Rinse the chicken feet under cold running water thoroughly. Remove any dirty part on the chicken feet. Chop the nails off the claws using a sharp knife. (Try to cut them through the joint for easy cutting.)
  • Add COLD water and chicken feet to a skillet with lid or wok. (Make sure the chicken feet are submerged.)
  • Bring to boil and cook for 10 minutes, and drain the water.
  • Place the skillet over medium-high heat, and add vegetable oil.
  • Once hot, add garlic and ginger. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Tip: Make sure you don't burn the garlic. Otherwise, it can make your sauce taste bitter!
  • Add chicken feet, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix with a wooden spoon.
  • Add beer and bring to boil.
  • Cover with a lid, lower the heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. (Check the chicken feet from time to time and make sure there's enough liquid during braising. Add water if needed.)
  • Remove the lid, and turn the heat to high. Stir fry until the sauce has thickened. (If you’d like to thicken your sauce faster, you can add the mixture of cornstarch and water. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water).

Notes

  • *Make sure to cut the nails and clean the chicken feet thoroughly before cooking.
  • ** Dark soy sauce adds a nice caramelized color to the chicken, making it more appetizing. If you don't have dark soy sauce, you can substitute regular light soy sauce. The taste will be the same, but won't look like the ones I made in the photos.
  • *** I recommend using lighter beers like lagers or pilsners for the best taste. You can also substitute water in a pinch, but your chicken won’t be as tender and flavorful.
  • It’s important to add chicken feet to the COLD water, bring them to boil and cook for 10 minutes before braising. Don’t skip this step as this will help to remove the extra debris and odors from the chicken.
  • If you like the spicy flavor, you can add crushed dried hot chili to the sauce.
  • You can store leftover chicken feet for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months. To reheat, steam for 4 to 5 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Net Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1209mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg