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The Instacart guide to chicken feet
About chicken feet
Considered a delicacy in many Asian countries, chicken feet are consumed much like chicken wings or added to stock. When used in stock, approximately one pound of feet will give you about a quart of stock. Since they contain no actual muscle, chicken feet are all skin, cartilage, bones, and tendons. If you're not used to eating the feet whole, it can be an acquired taste. With the right amount of seasonings, the feet are very tasty. When cooked down, they release a gelatinous texture, which is very popular in Asian dishes.
They're also served as street food or festive dishes in Mexico, Jamaica, and Trinidad, where they're deep-fried and served with different types of sauces. It's important to note that most people don't eat the bones; they eat the feet much like any type of bone-in chicken and eat around the bones.
Chicken feet cooking tips
Before you begin cooking chicken feet, make sure you clean them properly. Wash them thoroughly with just water, and rub them with salt to remove any stubborn stains. If they're really dirty, you can let them sit in a bowl of water. Boil a pot of water, and place the chicken feet in the water for up to three minutes. Remove the feet from the water, and put them in a bowl of ice water. This allows the feet to blanch.
Once the chicken feet have cooled, use your fingers to peel off the yellow membranes on the feet. You can tell when you've removed the skin since underneath is white. Use a sharp knife to chop off the tips of the claws and nails, if desired. Completing this step allows the marrow and gelatin in the bones to come out. Now the feet are ready to cook fully in whatever recipe you've selected.
Two more popular dishes that you can make with the chicken feet include the following:
- Chicken feet bone broth: Place 10 cleaned and peeled feet into a slow cooker, and add enough water to cover them. Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of sea salt to the water. Include your favorite herbs and vegetables in the mixture. Bring to a boil, and reduce the temperature to a simmer—Cook for five to six hours. Strain the feet, herbs, and vegetables. Use the broth immediately, or pour it into a container. You can use the refrigerated broth for up to one week and frozen broth for up to six months.
- Dim sum chicken feet: Make sure the cleaned feet are completely dry before frying as this will reduce the amount of splatter. Place 10 chicken feet in a deep fryer, and fry until golden brown, about seven minutes. Remove, and braise the feet in aromatic ingredients, such as oyster sauce, star anise, garlic, and ginger. This step helps the feet become tender and infused with flavor. Make a sauce with fermented black bean chili oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and dark brown sugar. Combine the sauce and feet, and enjoy.
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FAQs about chicken feet
One of the main health-related benefits of eating chicken feet is having a clear complexion. Chicken feet contain roughly 70% collagen, which is an ingredient for youthful-looking skin. Collagen can also remove cellulite, reduce wrinkles, and increase bone formation.
Chicken feet are also rich in calcium and protein, as two chicken feet have 14 grams of protein. Most of their fat content comes from the skin, which is typically removed for cooking. They're also a good source of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate, both of which can help with aging, particularly in minimizing arthritis and joint pain. Chicken feet are also high in riboflavin, which helps the body convert food into fuel to produce energy.
If you prepare the chicken feet in a broth, it's believed that drinking the broth can boost your metabolism, help with digestion, reduce inflammation, and detox your liver.
If you're not quite ready to use your uncleaned chicken feet, you can keep them in the refrigerator for up to two days. Once you've cleaned them, you can store them in your freezer. Make sure you properly wrap them to protect them from freezer burn. They can keep in the freezer for up to nine months.