Description
Chicken Kiev from Ukraine brings pure comfort right to your dinner table. Crispy golden breading holds a hidden core of herb-infused butter that melts perfectly when sliced, creating a delightful sauce that drips across your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading and Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 12 cups breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Butter and Seasonings:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or as needed)
Instructions
- Combine 12 cup softened butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 12 teaspoon salt, and 14 teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl. Create a log using plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
- Place 4 chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound until 14 inch thick. Season each side with 1 teaspoon salt, 12 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika.
- Slice the chilled butter log into 4 equal pieces. Center one butter piece on each chicken breast. Carefully fold edges over butter, rolling tightly to seal completely.
- Wrap each chicken roll in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to maintain shape.
- Prepare three shallow bowls: first with 1 cup flour, second with 2 beaten eggs, third with 1 12 cups breadcrumbs mixed with 12 teaspoon salt and 14 teaspoon black pepper.
- Dredge each chicken roll through flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, ensuring total coverage.
- Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place breaded chicken rolls in hot oil.
- Fry chicken for 34 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Optional: Bake chicken rolls in a 350°F preheated oven for 1012 minutes for extra doneness.
- Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately with your favorite accompaniments.
Notes
- Chill the butter mixture thoroughly to help it stay inside the chicken during cooking and prevent leaking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe consumption.
- Seal chicken rolls tightly and refrigerate before breading to help maintain their shape and prevent butter from escaping during frying.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko crumbs and use cornstarch instead of wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg