City Chicken Made Easy

Ingredients

• 1lb (450 g) pork cubes or a pork-veal mix

Salt and pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup flour
• Wooden skewers (4-6
  inches long)
• Oil for frying
• Optional: chicken broth for baking step

Instructions

1. Prepare the Skewers

1. Season meat cubes with
   salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Thread 3-4 pieces of meat onto each wooden skewer to make “mock drumsticks.”

2. Bread the Skewers

1. Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
2. Coat each skewer in flour.
3. Dip into beaten eggs.
4. Roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.

3. Fry Until Golden

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Fry each skewer until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
3. Place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

4. Optional Baking Step (Traditional Method)

To make them extra tender:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Place browned skewers in a baking dish.
3. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth to the bottom of the dish (not over the skewers).
4. 1. Cover with foil and bake for
      30-40 minutes.

   5. Serve

   Serve warm with:

   • Mashed potatoes
   • Gravy
   • Green beans
   • Salad