Description
Chicken Kiev brings classic comfort straight to your dinner table with crispy golden breading and a luscious garlic butter center that melts perfectly when sliced. Comfort cooking doesn’t get easier than this Russian-inspired dish that guarantees a delightful meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Supporting Seasonings:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley
Supporting Finishing Items:
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Avocado oil or any neutral oil
Instructions
- Blend 8 tablespoons softened butter with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 ½ tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper until completely smooth.
- Wrap the butter mixture in plastic and shape into a tight log. Place in freezer for 30 minutes until completely firm.
- Pound 4 chicken breasts to ¼-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Sprinkle each side with ¼ teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper.
- Cut the frozen butter log into 4 equal pieces. Position one butter piece in the center of each chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken sides over the butter, creating a tight roll. Secure edges to prevent butter from leaking during cooking.
- Refrigerate the rolled chicken for 30 minutes to help maintain shape.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with ½ cup flour, another with 2 beaten eggs, and the third with 1 cup breadcrumbs.
- Roll each chicken roll first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat completely with breadcrumbs. Press crumbs firmly to adhere.
- Pour ½ inch of avocado oil into a large skillet. Heat to medium temperature around 350°F.
- Carefully place breaded chicken rolls into hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried chicken to a baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
- Freeze the garlic herb butter log completely before slicing to ensure it stays intact when stuffing the chicken breasts.
- Use plastic wrap when rolling chicken to create a tight seal and prevent butter from leaking during cooking.
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to help breading stick better and create a crispier exterior.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for the same crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-29 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg