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BEST CITY CHICKEN

"Back in the day" when chicken was more expensive than pork and veal, City Chicken was a skewer of pork and veal cubes named for the more expensive chicken. Pork is still relatively inexpensive and this is still an old fashion comfort food from days gone by. My family loves this recipe and I make it quite often in the colder...

Provided by Patty Ward

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10



Best City Chicken image

Steps:

  • 1. Thread 2-4 cubes of pork onto each skewer; sprinkle each skewer on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder and set them aside.
  • 2. Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Place the seasoned bread crumbs in another dish. Pour 2cups of water into a 9X13X2 inch baking dish with a wire rack set in the dish and set aside.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C.). Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large, deep skillet to 350 degrees F.
  • 4. Dip each skewer of pork into the egg mixture, then dip in crumbs; dip the skewers a second time into egg mixture and then crumbs. Gently lay the skewers, a few at a time into the hot oil, and brown until the coating is crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Set the fried ones aside while you finish the rest. Once they are all browned, set them on the wire rack in the baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • 5. Carefully place the baking dish with skewers into the pre-heated overn and bake until hot and no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes more to dry the crumb coating so that it is crispy. Serve hot.

2 lb boneless pork, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
14 4 inch wooden skewers
4 eggs
3 Tbsp milk
2 c italian bread crumbs
2 c water
2 c vegetable oil for frying
1 tsp salt and pepper / or to taste
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder

CHEF JOHN'S CITY CHICKEN

This fascinating pork-on-a-stick recipe is American cuisine in a nutshell. City cooks, who couldn't get chicken, would take scraps from much cheaper, at the time, pork and build something similar to what you see here. Why this represents the true spirit of American food is that long after chicken became cheap and plentiful, people kept making and eating this anyway. Serve with honey mustard.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9



Chef John's City Chicken image

Steps:

  • Cut tenderloin into three sections; the thick center section and two end sections. Cut the thinner end portion of the tenderloin into chunks. Slice the thick center section lengthwise into even halves. Cut the 2 center sections and thicker end portion into1/2-inch slices.
  • Thread pork pieces, starting with the smallest pieces and working up to wider pieces, onto each skewer to resemble chicken drumsticks.
  • Season skewered 'drumsticks' with salt, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper on all sides.
  • Whisk eggs together in a bowl. Pour flour into another bowl. Put the bread crumbs into a third bowl.
  • Gently press the 'drumsticks' into flour to coat and shake to remove excess flour. Dip 'drumsticks' into egg and press into bread crumbs. Place finished drumsticks on a plate in a single layer and refrigerate, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the surface of the oil is shimmering. Cook 'drumsticks' in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate; let rest 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 96.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

1 whole pork tenderloin
6 (6 inch) bamboo skewers
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
dried thyme to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 eggs, beaten, or more as needed
½ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
½ cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
2 cups vegetable oil, or as needed

CITY CHICKEN

Delectable pork cubes, coated, skewered and slow simmered in chicken broth and herbs. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Provided by Diane H.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6



City Chicken image

Steps:

  • Mix salt, pepper and flour in a bowl. Coat pork cubes with flour mixture. Slide pork onto skewers
  • In a skillet, brown pork skewers on all sides in a small amount of vegetable oil. Drain off any excess oil.
  • Add chicken broth, thyme and bay leaf to skillet. Scrape up any brown bits. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender and sauce has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 41.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

1 ¼ pounds pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour for coating
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups chicken broth
1 pinch dried thyme
1 bay leaf

CITY CHICKEN

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7



City Chicken image

Steps:

  • Set up a grill for cooking with indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
  • Thread the pork cubes onto eight 6-inch skewers, dividing evenly. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour and 1 teaspoon paprika. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs and 1 teaspoon paprika. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  • Dredge the skewers in the flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, shaking off any excess in between. Place a large cast-iron pan on the direct-heat side of the grill. Add enough olive oil to come 1 to 1 1/2 inches up the side of the pan. Once the oil is hot, add the pork skewers in batches. Do not overcrowd the pan! Cook, allowing to deeply brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Once all the skewers are browned, return them all to the pan, then move the pan to the indirect-heat side of the grill and finish cooking until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes more. Serve!

2 pounds cleaned pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 cups plain breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
Olive oil, for cooking

GRANDMA'S CITY CHICKEN

City Chicken the way my Polish Grandma made it. It was the very, very best. It's one that was never written down. You just watched and learned. Very comforting food!!!

Provided by LisaAD

Categories     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



Grandma's City Chicken image

Steps:

  • Thread veal and pork cubes onto 8 6-inch skewers, pushing pieces tightly together. In bowl, mix together the egg, milk, salt and pepper.
  • Place cracker crumbs in zip lock baggie. Dip meat into egg mixture, then coat in cracker mixture.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meat about 4 minutes until browned on all sides.
  • Place chicken in glass baking dish.
  • In small bowl, stir together the flour and water until smooth. Combine with broth and pour over chicken.
  • Cover Chicken with foil and bake for approximately 1 hour. Remove foil for last 10 minutes.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes.

1 lb veal tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes
1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup saltine, medium crushed
3 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water

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