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Chicken Kiev

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🧈 Experience the classic richness of Chicken Kiev with a luscious garlic butter filling that melts in your mouth.
🐔 This recipe simplifies a beloved dish, offering an impressive homemade meal that’s sure to delight family and guests.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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6 tablespoons (90 grams) unsalted butter for the garlic butter stuffing

2 teaspoons parsley, finely chopped for the garlic butter stuffing

2 garlic cloves, very finely minced (approx. 2 teaspoons) for the garlic butter stuffing

1/4 teaspoon salt for the garlic butter stuffing; omit if using salted butter

2 chicken breasts (220 to 250 grams each), skinless and boneless for the chicken

1/2 teaspoon salt for seasoning the chicken

1/4 teaspoon pepper for seasoning the chicken

1 egg, lightly whisked for the coating

1/4 cup flour for the coating

1 cup panko breadcrumbs for the coating

Oil for frying (canola or vegetable, approx. 4 cups / 1 liter) for frying

Parsley, finely chopped for garnish when serving

Instructions

1-First, mix up the garlic butter: Combine 6 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons of finely chopped parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt (if you’re not using salted butter) until it’s all smooth and fragrant. Shape this mixture into a 10 x 6 cm rectangle on parchment paper, pop it in the fridge until firm, then slice it into two batons. This step ensures your filling stays put and delivers that wow moment when you cut into the chicken.

2-Next, prep your chicken: Pound the 2 chicken breasts to about 0.5 cm thick, always on the smooth side to avoid tears, and patch any holes with scraps. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then place a butter baton in the center of each. Roll them up tightly, seam side down, wrap in cling wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes to keep everything sealed.

3-Now for the coating: Set up three bowls one with 1/4 cup flour, one with 1 lightly whisked egg, and one with 1 cup panko breadcrumbs. Unwrap the chicken, coat it in flour, dip in the egg, and press into the breadcrumbs. Freeze again for 30 minutes to lock in the crispiness. Heat your oil about 4 cups or 1 liter to 190°C, fry the rolls for 2 to 3 minutes until golden, then bake at 180°C for 12 to 15 minutes until the internal temp hits 65°C. Let it rest for 2 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve up that beauty.

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Notes

❄️ Partial freezing before and after coating is key to keep the chicken sealed and the butter inside.
🥖 Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier crust than regular breadcrumbs.
🔥 For a no-fry option, toast panko breadcrumbs with oil and bake crumbed chicken for 20 minutes.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Freezing time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying, Baking
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast roll
  • Calories: 773 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 1338 mg
  • Fat: 46 g
  • Saturated Fat: 25 g
  • Trans Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 59 g
  • Cholesterol: 334 mg