With the 3 quick and simple steps to debone chicken feet below, you will be able to prepare dishes from chicken easily and make them look more appealing to serve everyone. Let’s cook with TasteVN to learn more about this method!
1. Prepare ingredients and tools
Ingredients and tools needed
- Chicken feet: 500g.
- Tools: 1 small knife, cutting board, plastic gloves (if necessary).
How to choose good chicken feet for deboning:
- Buy chicken feet from reputable sources with clear origin.
- Choose chicken feet that have a natural pinkish-white color, without any green, red, or yellow spots, and that do not have a foul smell or sliminess when touched.
- Water-injected chicken feet appear even and beautiful, plump, with swollen toes that feel soft when squeezed. Normal chicken feet are small and unattractive, with 4 toes curled inward.
- There are 2 types of chicken feet: native chicken feet and industrial chicken feet, with industrial chicken feet being more popular because they contain more meat, making them convenient for the deboned chicken feet dish.
2. How to remove the bones from chicken feet
Step 1: Clean the chicken feet
Buy chicken feet and wash them thoroughly with diluted salt water. If they are frozen, they must be thawed naturally before starting the preparation. Cut off all the nails and discard the upper part of the chicken feet, keeping only the meaty toe parts.
Step 2: Boil the chicken feet
Put the chicken feet into a pot, add just enough water, and boil for about 15 minutes until the chicken feet are cooked. At first, keep the heat high; when the water boils, reduce to low heat to cook the chicken feet evenly. If boiled too long, the chicken feet will become mushy and tasteless. Add some crushed ginger to make the chicken feet more fragrant.
Use a toothpick to poke the chicken feet; if no pink blood remains, they are cooked. When the chicken feet are done, immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to keep them crunchy. Soak for about 10 minutes until completely cool, then take them out to drain.
Step 3: Remove the bones from the chicken feet
Place the feet on a cutting board, and use a small knife to cut into each toe and the remaining part of the foot.
Use your index finger and thumb to push the skin at the tip of the chicken toe down to expose the first bone joint. Gradually separate the skin, bending the bone joints until all bones are removed, leaving the tendons intact.
The cuts must be made carefully to easily extract the bones while preserving the original shape of the chicken feet. Repeat for each chicken foot until finished.
3. Five dishes made from boneless chicken feet
Boneless chicken feet with lemongrass and calamondin
Boneless chicken feet with lemongrass and calamondin is a delicious dish that many people enjoy because it is a convenient meal, commonly found in street food stalls and restaurants. The sour taste and fragrant lemongrass make it not feel greasy.
The advantage of this dish is that it is easy to make and reasonably priced, suitable for family meals.
Fried boneless chicken feet
With easily obtainable ingredients and a simple preparation method, it is an extremely unique and delicious dish. When fried, the previously marinated spices will enhance the appeal of the chicken feet, so it is best enjoyed hot to savor the true flavor of the dish.
This dish is very tasty and is a favorite for many as a snack or appetizer during weekend picnics.
Salad of boneless chicken feet
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the crispy and crunchy salad of boneless chicken feet, complemented by the refreshing and spicy flavor of onions and the tangy dressing.
With simple ingredients that can be made at home, this dish is very popular among women for family gatherings, ensuring that diners do not feel overwhelmed.
Boneless chicken feet with green mango
Boneless chicken feet with green mango is a favorite snack enjoyed by many people.
Green mango sour and crunchy mixed with tender boneless chicken feet, combined with the appealing sweet and sour flavor of dipping sauce will melt away cravings on weekend outings for fans of this snack!
Spicy Stir-Fried Boneless Chicken Feet
Spicy stir-fried chicken feet have a sauce that is both spicy and sweet, creating a delightful texture when chewed.
Each piece of chicken foot is soaked in the glossy sauce, delicious whether eaten with hot rice or enjoyed as a snack, perfect for inviting friends on weekend picnics.
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Thus, with just 3 simple steps, you have an instantly delicious boneless chicken feet dish to prepare your family’s favorite meals.
