Low Sodium Braised Chicken Feet
Elevate your next culinary adventure with this flavorful recipe for Low Sodium Braised Chicken Feet, a dish that combines indulgence with mindful eating. Perfect for fans of global cuisine, these tender chicken feet are simmered in a fragrant blend of ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and low-sodium soy sauce, creating a rich, savory base enhanced by warm spices like star anise and cinnamon. With the sauce transforming into a delectable glaze, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and aromatic depth. Topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Whether served as an appetizer or paired with steamed rice for a hearty main course, this recipe showcases traditional braising techniques while keeping the sodium content in check—ideal for those seeking wholesome, flavor-packed options.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken feet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 2-inch piece, sliced fresh ginger
- 4 crushed garlic cloves
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 whole pieces star anise
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon (for garnish) Sesame seeds
Instructions
Start by cleaning the chicken feet thoroughly. Rinse them under cold water and remove any remaining feathers. If needed, cut off the tips at the claws using a sharp knife or scissors.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken feet and blanch them for 3-4 minutes. This will help remove impurities and improve the flavor of the final dish.
Drain the chicken feet and rinse them under cold water again to stop the cooking process.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced ginger and crushed garlic cloves, and sauté them until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the blanched chicken feet to the skillet, stirring to coat them with the ginger and garlic.
Pour in the low sodium chicken broth, rice vinegar, and low-sodium soy sauce. Add the brown sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, and white pepper, stirring to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer slowly for 1.5 to 2 hours. Stir occasionally, checking to ensure there is enough liquid; add a bit more broth or water if needed.
Once the chicken feet are tender and the flavors have melded together, remove the lid and let the sauce reduce slightly to a glaze, about 10 more minutes.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top before serving.
Serve the braised chicken feet as an appetizer or with steamed rice as a main dish, garnishing with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.3 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.8 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 762 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 3290 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 195.1 g | 390% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1007 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1325 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
