Grandma's City Chicken

Take a nostalgic journey to the heart of homemade comfort with Grandma’s City Chicken, a classic Midwestern dish that’s both hearty and flavorful. Despite its name, this recipe skips the chicken entirely, featuring tender cubes of pork and veal threaded onto wooden skewers, seasoned to perfection, and coated in a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust. Fried until perfectly golden and baked in a savory chicken broth, these skewers are incredibly juicy and packed with rich, rustic flavor. Whether served with creamy mashed potatoes or fresh green beans, Grandma’s City Chicken makes for a satisfying meal that brings a touch of old-fashioned charm to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this timeless recipe is sure to win hearts with its crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pork (boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 lb Veal (boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 pieces Eggs (large, beaten)
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Canola oil (or vegetable oil, for frying)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 8 skewers Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork and veal into 1-inch cubes, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.

Step 2

Season the meat cubes with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, tossing to coat evenly.

Step 3

Thread the pork and veal cubes alternately onto the soaked wooden skewers, using about 4-5 cubes per skewer.

Step 4

Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Dredge each skewer in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the skewers in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned skewers to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 8

Place the fried skewers in a baking dish in a single layer. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the skewers to keep them moist during baking.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and tender.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or green beans.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1682.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3949.2

Total Fat 235.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1141.1mg	0%
Sodium 5358.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 276.6g	0%

Vitamin D 111.8IU	0%
Calcium 289.4mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 3888.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 18.2%