Spicy Keto Chicken Feet Recipe
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Spicy Keto Chicken Feet Recipe : High-Collagen, Low-Carb Comfort Food
My Sticky, Spicy, Healing Low-Carb Comfort Bowl
When I embraced low carb, I thought my world would shrink to chicken breast, pork belly, and eggs. Practical, yes. Exciting? Not always.
Then one day, I stared at a pack of chicken feet and said:
Why am I ignoring this collagen-rich gold?
That moment changed everything.
Chicken feet (or adidas) are now one of my favorite keto comfort foods — sticky, savory, spicy, and deeply satisfying. They feel indulgent, yet they fit perfectly into a low-carb lifestyle.
And yes… I personally inspect and clean every single piece. Nails removed. Washed repeatedly. Parboiled. Because let’s be honest — these feet have spent their lives walking on manure. 😂
A little extra effort equals peace of mind.
🧠 Why This Spicy Keto Chicken Feet Make Sense for Low-Carbers
Chicken feet are mostly skin, connective tissue, cartilage, and collagen — meaning:
- Zero carbohydrates
- High-quality protein
- Naturally rich in collagen and gelatin
Scientific studies show collagen intake may support:
- Skin elasticity and hydration
- Joint function and comfort
(Nutrients, 2019)
👉 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6835901/
(Current Medical Research and Opinion)
👉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18416885/
For me, this translates to:
✔ Fuller for longer
✔ Happy joints
✔ Better skin support
✔ No blood sugar spikes
🦴 Why I Chew the Soft Bones [ Spicy Keto Chicken Feet ]
Pressure cooking softens the small bones. I chew some of them.
Bones naturally contain minerals like calcium and phosphorus, essential for skeletal health according to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements:
👉 https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-Consumer/
Not a replacement for supplements — but a bonus source from real food.
Plus… I enjoy the texture. 😄
⚖️ How Often I Eat Chicken Feet
Because they’re rich and fatty:
1–2 times per week is a good rhythm.
Rotated with fish, pork, beef, eggs, and chicken meat.
Balance keeps keto sustainable.
🛒 Spicy Keto Chicken Feet Ingredients (What I Actually Used)
- 1 kilo chicken feet (cleaned, nails removed)
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 thumb-size ginger, sliced
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (patis)
- ¼ cup cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Fresh chilies
- Small amount of chili sauce
- 1–1½ cups water or bone broth
- 1–2 tbsp cooking oil or coconut oil
👉 I added fish sauce because coconut aminos alone leaned slightly sweet — the patis balanced everything beautifully.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step (Pressure Cooker) | Spicy Keto Chicken Feet
1️⃣ Parboil
Boil chicken feet in plain water 10 minutes.
Drain and rinse thoroughly.
2️⃣ Sauté
Sauté garlic, onion, ginger, and lemongrass in oil until fragrant.
3️⃣ Season
Add chicken feet, coconut aminos, fish sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, black pepper, chilies, chili sauce, and water.
⚠ Do not stir after adding vinegar.
Let boil 2 minutes.
4️⃣ Pressure Cook
Seal lid. Cook on HIGH pressure for 25 minutes.
This makes:
- Skin gelatinous
- Cartilage soft
- Small bones tender
5️⃣ Natural Release
Wait 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure.
6️⃣ Reduce Sauce
Switch to sauté mode. Simmer until thick, glossy, and sticky.
🥘 Final Result
Sticky. Savory. Spicy. Deeply comforting.
It feels like pulutan.
It eats like ulam.
It satisfies like comfort food.
Without breaking keto.
🌿 Extra Healing Benefits | Spicy Keto Chicken Feet
- Gelatin may support gut lining integrity
👉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29125630/ - Ginger contains anti-inflammatory compounds (gingerols)
👉 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3665023/ - Lemongrass contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial activity
👉 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5452224/
💚 My Personal Take on Spicy Keto Chicken Feet
This dish reminds me that low carb isn’t about restriction.
It’s about rediscovery.
Sometimes, the most healing foods are the ones we almost forgot.
And yes — I happily get my hands sticky for this one.
