Description
Chicken Kiev is a delicious dish featuring tender chicken breasts filled with rich herb butter, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 100 grams (about 7 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by pounding it to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Make the garlic butter by mixing softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper, then freeze it shaped into a log.
- Assemble the Chicken Kiev by placing a piece of herb butter in the center of each chicken breast and rolling it tightly.
- Bread the chicken by dredging it in flour, dipping it in beaten eggs, and coating it with breadcrumbs.
- Refrigerate the breaded chicken for at least 30 minutes, then fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Choose fresh, plump chicken breasts for the best results.
- Experiment with different herbs in the butter for varied flavors.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Kiev, Herb Butter, Fried Chicken, Eastern European Cuisine