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Dorothy Thomas

Chicken Foot Souse Recipe

A tangy, spicy, and refreshing Caribbean delicacy, Chicken Foot Souse is a flavorful dish made with tender chicken feet, lime juice, peppers, and aromatic spices. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Bahamian, Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Chicken feet (cleaned, nails trimmed)
  • 1 cup Lime or lemon juice
  • 1 cup White vinegar
  • 1 Large cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 Large onion (sliced)
  • 2 Scotch bonnet peppers (whole or sliced, adjust to heat preference)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp Allspice (optional)
  • 4 cups Water (for boiling)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups/spoons

Method
 

  1. Clean the chicken feet thoroughly, removing any excess skin or dirt.
  2. Trim the nails using a sharp knife or kitchen shears.
  3. In a large pot, add chicken feet, water, and ½ cup vinegar.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes or until tender.
  5. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  6. In a large bowl, mix lime juice, remaining vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic, and allspice.
  7. Add boiled chicken feet, sliced onions, cucumber, and peppers.
  8. Toss well to coat evenly.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (best overnight for maximum flavor).
  10. Serve cold with extra lime wedges or hot pepper sauce.

Notes

✔ For extra tenderness, pressure cook chicken feet for 30 minutes instead of boiling.
✔ Adjust spice level by reducing or removing Scotch bonnet seeds.
✔ Best served chilled for a refreshing taste.
✔ Pairs well with crackers, bread, or as a side dish.