For those who cut their nails and wash their feet before cooking...
Taste these Chicken Feet.
Don't run for the hills because these chickens won't chase you. Chicken Feet are a tasty part of an animal that, here in America, we don't take very good care of. Though many chickens that are bred, in America for food, can not walk, their feet are certainly a delectable appendage. On the contrary, the best chicken feet come from healthy, heavy, chickens who have large, muscular feet to hold those heavy bodies. Many countries serve chicken feet as a regular, every day meal. Although the Chinese take the cake, or should I say take the toe, on regular feet feeding, there are many other cultures that enjoy this wrinkly, jointed delight. Other countries that like their feet on a plate include Jamaica, The Philippines, Brazil, South Africa and many members of the Jewish community. Chicken Feet are cooked in a variety of ways. They can be marinated, boiled, grilled, fried and pretty much prepared any way you like. Most often they are used in soups, stews, spiced and grilled or simply boiled. If you're worried about someone at the office eating your lunch out of the community refrigerator, fill your lunchbox with feet and you won't have to worry! On that note, next time you drive by an Asian market, do yourself a big favor, stop in and grab a bag of chicken feet for whatever meal awaits you.
Don't run for the hills because these chickens won't chase you. Chicken Feet are a tasty part of an animal that, here in America, we don't take very good care of. Though many chickens that are bred, in America for food, can not walk, their feet are certainly a delectable appendage. On the contrary, the best chicken feet come from healthy, heavy, chickens who have large, muscular feet to hold those heavy bodies. Many countries serve chicken feet as a regular, every day meal. Although the Chinese take the cake, or should I say take the toe, on regular feet feeding, there are many other cultures that enjoy this wrinkly, jointed delight. Other countries that like their feet on a plate include Jamaica, The Philippines, Brazil, South Africa and many members of the Jewish community. Chicken Feet are cooked in a variety of ways. They can be marinated, boiled, grilled, fried and pretty much prepared any way you like. Most often they are used in soups, stews, spiced and grilled or simply boiled. If you're worried about someone at the office eating your lunch out of the community refrigerator, fill your lunchbox with feet and you won't have to worry! On that note, next time you drive by an Asian market, do yourself a big favor, stop in and grab a bag of chicken feet for whatever meal awaits you. I give you this recipe because, honestly, I believe that the best part of Chicken Feet is the skin. Well, its almost the only part once you get past the bone and tendons.
CRISPY CHICKEN FEET
4 Chicken Feet
1-2 Garlic Cloves (crushed and minced)
2tbl. Olive Oil
3tbl. Clairified Butter
Salt & Pepper
- Mince Garlic
- Marinate (overnight) Chicken Feet in Garlic, S&P and just enough Olive Oil to coat the feet
- Boil the Chicken Feet and Marinade in water for about 15-20 minutes
- Remove the Feet from the Water
- Get a sautee pan hot, add Butter, S&P and Chicken Feet
- Saute until the skin gets crispy
- Remove from pan, season with a little more S&P or your favorite seasoning/dry rub
- Plate & Serve
(for extra crispy Chicken Feet they can be deep fried)
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