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Pepper Chicken Feet

Cultural Context

Originating from Nigeria, Pepper Chicken Feet is a beloved street food and party dish, often enjoyed for its spicy, flavorful profile. Traditionally, it is served as a delicacy during festive occasions or gatherings, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Nigerian cuisine. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Nigeria, with variations appearing in other West African countries and among diaspora communities worldwide.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs cleaned chicken feet
1 tablespoon Tato cry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon rosemary
2 seasoning cubes chicken seasoning
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 cup chopped onions
4 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup yellow bell pepper
1 cup red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chili pepper
2 scotch bonnet peppers
1 onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken feet

🥗Healthier: turkey feet

💰Cheaper: pork trotters

Turkey feet are lower in fat, while pork trotters are often less expensive.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while green bell peppers are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola oil is often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is equally tangy, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Add cleaned chicken feet to the pot.

2

Season with Tato cry powder, salt, and rosemary.

3

Add chicken seasoning, chopped garlic, and chopped onions, then mix well.

4

Add a little bit of water, cover, and let it slowly cook for 10 minutes.

5

Chop yellow and red bell peppers, chili pepper, and onion for blending.

6

Transfer chopped ingredients to the blender and blend roughly.

7

Check on the chicken feet; they should be about 85% cooked.

8

Mix the chicken feet and drizzle with olive oil.

9

Add the blended pepper mixture and a little bit of salt, then stir-fry for 2 minutes.

10

Cover and cook on high heat for 5 minutes.

11

Zest in one lemon to enhance flavor, mix for 30 seconds, and serve with French bread.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potblenderknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Peppered Chicken FeetPepper Soup Feet

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