Adobo Chicken Feet
Adobo Chicken Feet is a beloved Filipino dish where chicken feet are braised in a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce, typically made with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. It's a classic example of Filipino adobo, a cooking method with Spanish influences adapted to local ingredients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and collagen, with a moderate amount of fat, and is virtually carb-free unless a sweetener is added. A typical serving (about 4-5 chicken feet) provides roughly 250-350 calories, along with significant amounts of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus from the bones.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of Filipino 'pulutan' (food eaten with drinks) and is prized for the gelatinous, melt-in-your-mouth texture of the skin and cartilage. Nutritionally, it's a rich source of collagen, which is celebrated for supporting skin, joint, and bone health.
