Picked Pepper Chicken Feet

Picked Pepper Chicken Feet

This spicy and tangy pickled chicken feet recipe is a must-try for lovers of bold flavors and unique textures. The dish starts with tender chicken feet, blanched to perfection with ginger, peppercorns, and bay leaves to remove any gaminess while infusing aromatic depth. A quick boil ensures they stay firm and chewy—never mushy. After rinsing, the chicken feet are marinated in a zesty blend of pickled peppers, their brine, and white vinegar for a punchy, sour-spicy kick. Customize the heat by adding sugar to balance the spice or slicing the peppers for extra intensity. After two days of soaking, the chicken feet absorb all the vibrant flavors, resulting in a crunchy, addictive snack or appetizer. Perfect for those who enjoy a fiery, umami-packed bite with a satisfying chew!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Cold Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken feet
500g

The aromatics

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pickled peppers
100g
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ginger
50g

The sauce & seasonings

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peppercorns
1 tbsp
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bay leaves
2 pieces
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white vinegar
3 tbsp
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sugar
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Wash the chicken feet clean and cut them into 3 segments.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Put an appropriate amount of water in the pot, bring to a boil, then add the chicken feet, cooking wine, ginger, peppercorns, and bay leaves. The cooking wine and ginger are used to remove the fishy smell, while the peppercorns can remove greasiness and the bay leaves add fragrance during cooking.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Boil over high heat for about 8-10 minutes. Do not cook for too long, or it will become mushy and lose its texture.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After removing the chicken feet from the pot, rinse them with cold water to ensure that the oil and impurities are washed away, otherwise, there will be aspic.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Put the chicken feet, pickled peppers, pickled pepper water, white vinegar, and monosodium glutamate into a container. For those who like spicy food, the pickled peppers can be cut open and added; sugar can neutralize the spiciness, and for those who do not like it too spicy, a spoonful of sugar can be added.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Cover the container and store it for two days before serving.

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