Spicy Braised Chicken Necks
Spicy Braised Chicken Necks is a savory, slow-cooked dish popular in various Asian cuisines, particularly in Chinese and Korean cooking. It features chicken necks simmered in a flavorful broth of soy sauce, chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and often star anise or other warm spices until tender. The dish is known for its rich, spicy, and umami-forward flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal with very few carbohydrates, as the braising liquid is primarily savory rather than sweet. It provides a good source of collagen, minerals like iron and zinc, and a rough calorie estimate is around 250-300 kcal per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg |
| Collagen | Significant |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, chicken necks are a prized 'nose-to-tail' ingredient in many Asian cuisines, valued for their gelatinous texture and ability to absorb complex flavors. Nutritionally, the slow braising process helps break down connective tissue into collagen, which is beneficial for joint and skin health.
