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:
Using a sharp knife, chop off the claws of each chicken foot at the first joint. Thoroughly rinse the 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.
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.
Add the chicken feet, 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar and mix to coat well.
Pour in 1 can beer and bring to a boil.
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.
Remove the lid, and increase the heat to high. Stir-fry, tossing frequently to coat the chicken feet, until the sauce has thickened.
Serve
Sprinkle with minced green onions and serve. Enjoy!
Craving a dim sum classic at home? Make these Easy Braised Chicken Feet and enjoy them as part of a Chinese feast. Leave a comment below to let us know how you liked them, and tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram!
I was so proud to make these Easy Braised Chicken Feet for my family. I never thought I could recreate dim sum at home! The flavors were rich and the chicken feet were so tender. It reminded me of the time we enjoyed dim sum together in Chinatown. Thank you for sharing this simple yet delicious recipe.
OMG, these Easy Braised Chicken Feet are the bomb! Made 'em for a family dumpling night, and everyone was like, 'No way, did u really make this?' The flavors were on point! Thanks for making dim sum night way easier and super tasty. Will def make again!
I made these Easy Braised Chicken Feet for my wife's birthday, and she loved them! The flavors were amazing and so simple to make. Dim sum at home feels like a win!
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!
Simply delicious dish!
Wow!
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!
These chicken feet were super easy to make. My husband loved them last night.
Superb dish ever!
Superb delight dish!
Delicious! I made this for my husband's birthday and we were blown away. The flavors are brunch-worthy! My kids even asked for seconds. Who knew chicken feet could be this good?
Superb chicken feet!
Tried this recipe; so easy and delicious!
These chicken feet are brill! Made them for a mates night, and we all loved the tender, flavor-packed goodness. So easy and yummy! Defo making again.
I tried these Easy Braised Chicken Feet and they turned out super tasty! Used to eat this at dim sum with my fam. This recipe made it easy and fun to whip up at home. Can't believe how delish they were! 👌