Lemon Chicken Feet

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the chicken feet and trim the nails.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Chop the chicken feet open to make them easier to marinate and eat later.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Chop the chicken feet open one by one.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   After chopping it open, wash it twice to remove the blood.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   After washing, take them out and drain.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add water to a pot, add chicken feet, and a little cooking wine. Bring to a boil and skim off any scum.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Prepare the ginger slices and star anise.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Put them in a pot with the chicken feet and cook over medium-low heat, covered, for about 20 minutes.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   After 20 minutes, open the lid. The chicken feet are cooked through. You can test the doneness with chopsticks; they should be about 80-90% cooked.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    I prepared ice water in advance (you can freeze one piece of ice in the refrigerator overnight and put it in cooled boiled water). After taking the chicken feet out, I put them into the ice water to cool them down quickly, ensuring they were chewy and bouncy.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Take them out of the ice water, drain them, and put them into a larger bowl.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Wash one lemon with salt.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Slice the lemon thinly, reserving a small half for later juice extraction.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Add the chopped green and red chili rings, ginger slices, and garlic slices to the bowl.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    A sauce made from light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, salt, and sugar.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Pour the sauce into the large bowl containing the chicken feet.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Add lemon slices.

    

18. 18

    Step 18

    Squeeze in lemon juice.

    

19. 19

    Step 19

    Mix well.

    

20. 20

    Step 20

    Cover and refrigerate for three to four hours.

    

21. 21

    Step 21

    It's time! Take it out of the refrigerator, plate it, and enjoy!

    

22. 22

    Step 22

    The refreshing aroma of lemon, combined with the chewy texture of chicken feet, will bring you a unique sense of coolness and happiness this summer!