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Lemon Pickled Chicken Feet

Recipe by get crafty on InstagramAdded 4 November 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. These lemon pickled chicken feet are a crunchy, spicy, and tangy snack that combines the bright zing of lemon with aromatic Chinese flavors. Perfect for lovers of bold, sour snacks, they’re quick to prepare and make a unique appetizer or party bite.

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Method

  1. Trim the nails off the chicken feet and cut them into smaller pieces.

  2. Add the chicken feet to a pot of cold water with spring onions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and Chinese cooking wine.

  3. Bring to a boil, remove the foam, and simmer for 8 minutes.

  4. Transfer the chicken feet into ice water for 5 minutes to make them extra crunchy, then drain well.

  5. Add minced garlic, chopped chili peppers, sliced red onion, and fresh coriander to the chicken feet.

  6. Pour in two packets of Thai-style sauce and half a can of Sprite, mixing thoroughly so the chicken feet are coated in the sauce.

  7. Cover and refrigerate for two hours, tossing halfway through.

Tips while you cook

Ice water shock
After simmering, place the chicken feet in ice water for 5 minutes before draining.
Even sauce coating
Toss the chicken feet halfway through the two‑hour refrigeration.
Drain well before sauce
Make sure the chicken feet are thoroughly drained after the ice water step to prevent excess liquid in the sauce.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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