CITY CHICKEN

City Chicken image

Provided by Sharon in Ontario.

Categories Pork

Time 4h15m

Yield 30 skewers, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

10 lbs meat (1/2 boneless pork, 1/2 veal or all pork, this would make for the light & dark meat of the "chicken")
6 onions
1 cup seasoned flour (recipe follows)
1 dozen egg
1 lb vegetable shortening
1 loaf bread, in crumbs
seasoned flour
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon pepper
2 tablespoons dry mustard
4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons msg (accent)
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

Cut meat into cubes.
Cut onion into large pieces.
Put a layer of meat and onion on bottom of large bowl. Sprinkle with seasoned flour.
Repeat layers until all meat and onion is used.
Cover and leave overnight.
Put cubes of meat onto skewer. Discard onion.
Dip skewer in beaten egg. Roll in bread crumbs.
Press meat to hold its form on skewer.
Dip in egg and breadcrumbs again.
Deep fry in oil for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Line a large roasting pan with foil.
Place skewers in layers as you would cabbage rolls.
Cover with foil and bake 250 degrees for about 2 1/2 hours.
NOTE: These freeze exceptionally well and are great for large get-togethers.