Mock Chicken Legs

These mock chicken legs are made with a mixture of perfectly spiced veal and pork. They're shaped like chicken legs, then browned and simmered.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 345 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
• ¼ pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground veal
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• ¼ cup crushed pineapple, well drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix veal, pork, pineapple, bell pepper, salt, and paprika together in a bowl until well combined. Form a portion of the mixture around a short wooden skewer into the shape of a chicken leg. Repeat with remaining meat.

Step 2

Pour bread crumbs into a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs and water together in another shallow bowl.

Step 3

Roll skewers in bread crumbs, then dip into egg mixture. Roll again in bread crumbs to coat. Place breaded skewers, unstacked, onto a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add skewers and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add a little water and reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet tightly and cook until skewers are cooked through, about 45 minutes.