CHICKEN KIEV
Chicken Kiev is a crispy breaded chicken breast filled with rich garlic herb butter. Juicy inside and golden outside, it's a classic comforting dinner.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Chicken:
- 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare Garlic Butter:
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, and salt. Shape into a log, wrap, and freeze until firm.
Prepare Chicken:
- Pound chicken breasts flat. Place a piece of garlic butter in the center of each.
- Roll chicken tightly, sealing edges to enclose the butter completely.
Coat Chicken:
- Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
Cook Chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry chicken until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer to oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
Serve:
- Let rest briefly before serving so the butter stays inside. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Tip: Freeze the butter well so it doesn’t leak while cooking.
- Variation: Add dill or lemon zest to the butter for extra flavor.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days and reheat in oven for best texture.