Chicken Kiev is a classic dish featuring tender chicken breasts filled with garlic herb butter and crispy bread crumbs. This recipe yields juicy chicken with a flavorful crunch that is sure to impress your dinner guests.
Author:Touria Elkoudssi
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:40 mins
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main-course
Method:Frying
Cuisine:European
Ingredients
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Garlic Herb Butter:
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Chicken Kiev:
4 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to ¼-inch thickness
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Instructions
Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix garlic, salt, parsley, and butter until well combined. Shape into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze until firm.
Stuff Chicken Breast: Place a frozen butter log in the center of each chicken breast. Fold in sides and roll up tightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Coat Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko bread crumbs mixed with cayenne pepper.
Fry Chicken Kiev: Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve: Let rest briefly before slicing and serving hot.
Notes
Make sure the butter log is frozen solid before stuffing the chicken to prevent leaking during cooking.
For a healthier version, bake the chicken Kiev in the oven instead of frying.