Description
City Chicken brings Pittsburgh’s classic comfort to your dinner table with breaded, skewered pork and veal cubes that remind you of home-cooked memories. Crispy, tender meat nestled on wooden skewers makes this hearty dish a perfect family meal that connects generations through simple, delicious tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs boneless pork and veal
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 large eggs
- Salt
- Black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Thread 1 ½ lbs of pork and veal cubes onto water-soaked wooden skewers, alternating meat types. Sprinkle each skewer generously with salt and black pepper.
- Create two shallow bowls: one with 2 large beaten eggs and another with a mixture of 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, ½ tsp paprika, and 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese.
- Dunk each meat skewer completely into the egg mixture, ensuring total coverage. Then roll the skewer through the breadcrumb blend, pressing crumbs firmly onto the meat.
- Pour ½ cup vegetable oil into a large oven-safe skillet. Heat over medium-high until oil is shimmering hot, around 375°F. Fry skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a deep golden crust.
- Transfer skewered meats to a baking sheet. Roast at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer.
- For optional gravy, whisk 2 tbsp flour into the hot skillet with remaining pan drippings. Gradually pour in ½ cup chicken broth, stirring constantly for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Remove skewers from oven and let rest for 3 minutes. Plate your city chicken and drizzle with gravy if desired.
Notes
- Wooden skewers need thorough soaking in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Alternating pork and veal creates a more complex flavor profile and ensures even cooking of both meats.
- Press breadcrumbs firmly onto the skewers to create a crisp, even coating that won’t fall off during frying or baking.
- Check meat temperature with a reliable instant-read thermometer to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked protein without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 572 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg