Hot and Spicy Chicken Feet

Name: Hot and Spicy Chicken Feet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 32 chicken feet (about 2 pounds); Kosher salt; 1/2 cup sake; 1/3 cup water; 6 large thin slices fresh ginger; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup sugar (Chinese yellow rock or granulated sugar); 2 dried hot chiles, crushed; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 pods star anise; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 cup sliced scallions (1-inch pieces); 2 tablespoons minced scallions, garnish; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, garnish

A flavorful and spicy chicken feet dish, a staple of Asian street food, offers intense flavor despite its limited meatiness.

⭐ 4.6 (128 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer

Cuisine Tags:

Asian

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Instructions

Start boiling a pot of generously salted water.
Rub cleaned chicken feet with kosher salt; let stand 10 minutes, then rinse under cold water.
Blanch chicken feet in the boiling water for 5 minutes; drain well.
Dry-sear chicken in a 14-inch sauté pan over high heat until lightly brown.
Add remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer, and cook covered for 10 minutes.
Uncover and simmer until the sauce thickens and reduces, tossing frequently to coat the feet.
Garnish with minced scallions and toasted sesame seeds; serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 317 kcal

Carbohydrate: 12 g

Cholesterol: 95 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 24 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 884 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 17 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g