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By Jeff Place

City Chicken (Pork Tenderloin Cutlets)

Don’t be fooled by its name! While they look a little bit similar, city chicken and fried chicken are nowhere near the same. Contrary to its name, city chicken is a dish made of battered and deep-fried pork cutlets. A Polish-American recipe that originated in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, this dish goes all the way back to the Depression Era. The result is a beautifully golden treat that, if you maybe squint your eyes, looks somewhat like a fried chicken leg.
Updated at: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:06:21 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
69
Moderate
Glycemic Load
30
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories822.7 kcal (41%)
Total Fat38.5 g (55%)
Carbs43 g (17%)
Sugars6.7 g (7%)
Protein73.9 g (148%)
Sodium1503.1 mg (75%)
Fiber4.1 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Start by threading 2 to 3 pork cubes onto each skewer. Season generously with salt, pepper, and seasoned salt. Place skewers to one side.
Step 2
Grab two shallow bowls. In the first, whisk together the eggs and milk. Fill the second bowl with your seasoned bread crumbs. Arrange a wire rack inside your baking dish, and pour in water. Ensure the water level doesn’t touch the rack.
Step 3
Turn your oven on, setting it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Similarly, heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or a large saucepan until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 4
Dive right into the coating process. First, submerge the skewers into the egg mixture, followed by a dip into the breadcrumbs. Double-dip for an extra crispy crust.
Step 5
Once well-coated, fry each skewer until it sports a gorgeous golden-brown shade, typically taking 3 minutes on each side.
Step 6
Transfer the fried skewers onto the wire rack, ensuring they’re spaced apart. For the final touch, cloak the dish with aluminum foil.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven. 20 minutes should suffice until the pork loses its pinkish hue. But we’re not done yet! For the perfectly crispy crust, remove the foil and let it bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 8
Serve immediately, and watch as everyone marvels at the deceptive delight that is the City Chicken.
Step 9
So, ready to dig into some City Chicken? Dive in and relish a dish that’s history on a plate!
Step 10
Enjoy !!!!1
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Tips for Making The Best Chicken Roll skewers with ease with shallow bowls. Place the egg mixture and bread crumbs in shallow bowls so you can easily roll the skewers in. Use 4 to 6 inches of wooden skewers. Don’t use toothpicks, as they’re too short. Also, don’t attempt to use wooden skewers broken in half – these are prone to splintering. Soak skewers in cold water. Let them sit there for 15 minutes to help keep them from burning while cooking. Dredge the meat skewers in flour. This’ll keep the breadcrumbs from falling off. Dip the skewers in the egg mixture first, followed by the flour. Repeat the step to double coat the skewers, then finally, dip them in bread crumbs. Give veal a try. The recipe calls for pork, but classic city chicken also sometimes contains veal. Feel free to use either or both. Use pork chops for extra juicy city chicken. Try other protein options. You can’t go wrong with chicken breasts, thighs, and tenderloin. Get creative with seasonings. For more flavor, toss the meat with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and chili powder. Swap out breadcrumbs for Ritz. Flash-fry for crispy outer coating. This technique involves submerging the meat in very hot oil to create a crunchy sear on the crust. Don’t go beyond 6 minutes, and stop as soon as all the sides are golden. Bake it up for a crispy crumb coating. Instead of the water bath technique, an easier approach is to bake the meat skewers for 15 minutes per side.
Tips for Making The Best Chicken 

Roll skewers with ease with shallow bowls. Place the egg mixture and bread crumbs in shallow bowls so you can easily roll the skewers in.

Use 4 to 6 inches of wooden skewers. Don’t use toothpicks, as they’re too short. Also, don’t attempt to use wooden skewers broken in half – these are prone to splintering.

Soak skewers in cold water. Let them sit there for 15 minutes to help keep them from burning while cooking.

Dredge the meat skewers in flour. This’ll keep the breadcrumbs from falling off. Dip the skewers in the egg mixture first, followed by the flour. Repeat the step to double coat the skewers, then finally, dip them in bread crumbs.

Give veal a try. The recipe calls for pork, but classic city chicken also sometimes contains veal. Feel free to use either or both.

Use pork chops for extra juicy city chicken.
Try other protein options. You can’t go wrong with chicken breasts, thighs, and tenderloin.

Get creative with seasonings. For more flavor, toss the meat with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and chili powder.

Swap out breadcrumbs for Ritz.

Flash-fry for crispy outer coating. This technique involves submerging the meat in very hot oil to create a crunchy sear on the crust. Don’t go beyond 6 minutes, and stop as soon as all the sides are golden.

Bake it up for a crispy crumb coating. Instead of the water bath technique, an easier approach is to bake the meat skewers for 15 minutes per side.