Simmered Chicken Necks
Simmered Chicken Necks are a savory, bone-in snack where chicken necks are slow-cooked in a flavorful broth of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sometimes star anise or chili. This dish is a popular comfort food and street snack in many East Asian cuisines, particularly in China, where it's often enjoyed as a casual bite or with drinks.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, providing a good source of collagen, calcium, and iron from the bones and connective tissue. A typical serving contains approximately 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Collagen | High |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, transforming a humble cut into a delicacy. Nutritionally, the slow simmering process extracts collagen and minerals from the bones, making it a uniquely nourishing snack.
