Golden Delight- chicken feet on the street

While we were at Golden Delight we noticed fresh hot chicken feet ready for eating to walk out the door. We both happen to enjoy the chewy, succulent and messy task of eating chicken feet and with these being ‘to go’ we had no choice but to find a spot and settle down to test them out.

Needless to say were were not disappointed. We got so into it and we are so messy that we knew we had to eat the chicken feet away from our clothing, leaning over our knees as you see Laszlo doing here. A few Chinese women walked by us and gave us a knowing look and some encouraging words as they watched the blond haired kid chow down on what the average American kid would perhaps not indulge.

By the time we were done we had stains below us on the pavement were the dark sauce dripped. We felt satisfied and as if the neighborhood had embraced us as we had it.

TCM Benefits of Chicken Feet

• Nourishes Yin and Blood
  Chicken feet are rich in collagen and gelatin, which in TCM help support Blood and Yin, especially for skin, joints, and connective tissue.

• Strengthens the Kidneys
  In TCM, bone and connective tissue foods are believed to support Kidney Jing (essence), which governs growth, aging, and vitality.

• Supports joint health
  The high gelatin content benefits the sinews and joints, making it a good choice for those with stiffness, weakness, or early-stage arthritis.

• Aids postpartum or any joint and tendon recovery
  Chicken feet are commonly used in postpartum soups to help replenish Blood and support tissue healing.

• Boosts digestion (in moderation)
  Slow-cooked chicken feet can strengthen the Spleen and Stomach when prepared with warming herbs, but should be balanced if oily or overly rich.

• Builds Qi and stamina
  As a nutrient-dense tonic food, chicken feet can help restore Qi in people recovering from illness or general fatigue.