Salt and Pepper Chicken Necks
Salt and Pepper Chicken Necks is a savory, crispy snack or appetizer popular in various cuisines, particularly in Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking. The dish typically features chicken necks seasoned with a simple yet flavorful blend of salt, white pepper, and sometimes five-spice powder or garlic, then deep-fried or air-fried until golden and crunchy. It's often enjoyed as a bar snack, street food, or a flavorful addition to a shared meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, as the primary ingredients are chicken and seasoning. A typical serving provides a good source of protein and essential minerals like phosphorus and selenium, with a calorie count that can range from 300 to 450 kcal depending on preparation method and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
Per 1 serving (about 150 g, roughly 4-5 fried necks) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, salt and pepper chicken necks are a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, utilizing a less common cut to create a flavorful, textural snack. Nutritionally, chicken necks are surprisingly rich in collagen and minerals like calcium and phosphorus, especially when the small bones are consumed, which can be a unique benefit not found in many other chicken cuts.
