Easy Braised Chicken Feet

Easy Braised Chicken Feet

Chinese Dim Sum Classics

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 45m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

181
calories
12g
fat
2g
carbohydrates
15g
protein
64mg
cholesterol
427mg
sodium
Easy Braised Chicken Feet

Recipe Description

Craving a dim sum classic dish at home? These Easy Braised Chicken Feet are a healthier version of one of the most basic dim sums that you can see in Chinese restaurants. Savory and tender, the chicken feet are braised low and slow in an umami-rich sauce flavored with beer, garlic, ginger, and oyster sauce. This version is mostly traditional, except that no deep-frying is required. Top with green onions and serve with rice.   

Making your own version of this traditional dish is surprisingly easy and budget-friendly. First, chop off the claws of the chicken feet and discard them. Rinse the chicken feet thoroughly under cold water. Then place the cleaned chicken feet in a skillet and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, and then drain. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger in a wok until fragrant. Add the chicken feet, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar and mix to coat. Pour in the beer and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until the skin becomes very tender. Finally, remove the lid and reduce the sauce until thickened to a light syrup texture. Toss frequently to coat the feet as the sauce reduces. Garnish with minced green onions and serve.       

To make the Easy Braised Chicken Feet, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Braised Chicken Feet

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare chicken feet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Easy Braised Chicken Feet

    Using a sharp knife, chop off the claws of each chicken foot at the first joint. Thoroughly rinse the chicken feet.

  2. 2

    Parboil chicken feet

    10 min
    Step 2 - Easy Braised Chicken Feet

    In a skillet, place the cleaned chicken feet and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, then drain.

  3. 3

    Stir-fry garlic and ginger

    1 min
    Step 3 - Easy Braised Chicken Feet

    In a wok over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sliced ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add chicken feet, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar

    1 min
    Step 4 - Easy Braised Chicken Feet

    Add the chicken feet, 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar and mix to coat well.

  5. 5

    Add beer

    1 min
    Step 5 - Easy Braised Chicken Feet

    Pour in 1 can beer and bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Braise

    30 min
    Step 6 - Easy Braised Chicken Feet

    Cover with a lid and Simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Make sure there is enough liquid during the braising process. Add a splash of water if needed.

  7. 7

    Reduce the sauce

    2 min
    Step 7 - Easy Braised Chicken Feet

    Remove the lid, and increase the heat to high. Stir-fry, tossing frequently to coat the chicken feet, until the sauce has thickened.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8 - Easy Braised Chicken Feet

    Serve
    Sprinkle with minced green onions and serve. Enjoy!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

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4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Owen
December 13, 2024
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Tried this Easy Braised Chicken Feet recipe for the first time and wow, it was sooo good! Reminded me of dim sum with my wife. Super easy and budget-friendly. Loved it!

Mark Jenkins
May 14, 2024
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Simply delicious dish!

Fiona
April 5, 2024
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Man, these Easy Braised Chicken Feet are the real deal! Cooked 'em for a family dinner, and everyone was so impressed. Super simple prep, and the sauce is just mouthwatering. Totally making this again!

Pamela
October 17, 2023
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These chicken feet were super easy to make. My husband loved them last night.

Alex
October 10, 2023
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Superb dish ever!

Athina
December 27, 2022
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Tender and flavor chicken feet! Thanks for sharing!

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