Description
Chicken Kiev is a classic dish featuring tender, boneless chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful garlic and herb butter. It’s coated in breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection, offering a crispy outside and a deliciously rich, buttery interior. Perfect for a special dinner or a gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pinch salt
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to ¼-inch thickness
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 cups panko bread crumbs
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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2 cups vegetable oil for frying (or as needed)
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, parsley, and butter. Add a pinch of salt and mix until the butter is well combined with the herbs and garlic.
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Take the pounded chicken breasts and place a spoonful of the garlic-herb butter in the center of each. Carefully roll the chicken around the butter to form a tight, sealed package. Wrap the chicken in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the butter.
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While the chicken sets, prepare the breading station. In one shallow bowl, place the flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and cayenne pepper.
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After the chicken has chilled, remove it from the plastic wrap. Dredge each chicken roll in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat in the panko breadcrumbs.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully fry the chicken rolls until golden brown and crispy on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
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Once fried, remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.
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Serve the Chicken Kiev immediately with a garnish of extra parsley or a side of your choice.
Notes
Be sure to refrigerate the chicken after rolling it to allow the butter to set, ensuring it doesn’t leak out during frying.
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add lemon zest or additional herbs like tarragon to the butter mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (excluding chilling time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Ukrainian-inspired