Name: Classic American City Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup milk; Salt and pepper to taste; Vegetable oil for frying; Wooden skewers

Classic American City Chicken Recipe

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City Chicken is a classic American dish that is a favorite in the Midwest. It consists of cubes of meat (usually pork or veal) that are skewered, breaded, and then baked or fried. This recipe will guide you on how to make this tasty and comforting dish at home.

Ingredients

2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Wooden skewers

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Thread the pork cubes onto the wooden skewers.
In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and breadcrumbs.
Dip each skewer into the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumbs, making sure to coat evenly.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the breaded skewers until golden brown on all sides, then transfer to a baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.
Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.

Interesting Facts

City Chicken is a popular dish in the United States, especially in the Midwest.

Despite its name, City Chicken does not actually contain any chicken in the traditional sense.

The dish originated during the Great Depression when chicken was expensive and harder to come by, so cooks used cheaper meats like pork or veal as a substitute.