Description
Chicken Kiev brings comfort straight from Russia’s culinary traditions to your dinner table. Crispy breaded chicken stuffed with herbed butter makes weeknight meals feel deliciously special.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or chives
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Blend ½ cup softened butter with 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper into a smooth mixture.
- Shape the herbed butter into a compact log, then wrap tightly in plastic and freeze for 20 minutes until completely firm.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally, stopping before cutting through completely, then pound to a thin ¼-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Position a chilled butter log in the center of each flattened chicken breast, carefully folding the edges to completely encase the butter.
- Roll the chicken into tight cylinders, securing with toothpicks if needed. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to help seal the rolls.
- Spread ½ cup flour on a plate, whisk 2 eggs in a separate bowl, and mix 1 cup breadcrumbs with ½ cup Parmesan cheese on another plate.
- Coat each chicken roll first in flour, then dip thoroughly in beaten eggs, and finally roll completely in the breadcrumb-cheese mixture.
- Heat ¼ cup vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F. Carefully place breaded chicken rolls and fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer fried chicken to a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove toothpicks before serving and let chicken rest for 3-4 minutes to prevent butter from immediately leaking out.
Notes
- Freezing the garlic butter beforehand helps prevent it from leaking out during cooking, keeping all that delicious flavor inside your chicken.
- Pounding the chicken evenly ensures consistent cooking and helps create that perfect golden-brown exterior without drying out the meat.
- When breading, press the breadcrumb mixture gently but firmly to help the coating adhere completely and create a crispy, even crust.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond meal or gluten-free breadcrumbs, and use cornstarch instead of wheat flour when dredging.
- Prep Time: 35-40 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-23 minutes (Pan-Fry and Bake Method) or 8-10 minutes (Deep Fry Method)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg