Use a pair of poultry shears to clip off the nails from the chicken feet. Add the chicken feet into a big pot and add enough cold water to cover. Heat over medium-high heat until brought to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes. Then drain and discard the boiling water. Wash the chicken with running tap water thoroughly, then transfer to a large pot or dutch oven (5 1/2 qt or bigger).