Chicken Kiev
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Chilling time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
497 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Chicken Kiev
Description
Chicken Kiev begins by preparing a compound garlic butter made with softened butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley and dill, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. This butter is shaped into a log, wrapped tightly, and frozen until firm. Chicken breasts are butterflied and pounded thin to create an even surface, then seasoned with salt and pepper. A portion of the frozen garlic butter is placed in the center of each breast, which is then folded over and sealed to encase the butter completely. The coated chicken breasts are dredged first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coated evenly with breadcrumbs for frying.
The cooking method involves frying the assembled chicken until the coating is golden and crisp while ensuring the chicken cooks through and the butter inside melts to release rich garlic and herb flavors. This contrast of textures between a crunchy exterior and a soft, flavorful center defines the dish.
Chicken Kiev can be served as a main course accompanied by simple sides such as vegetables or potatoes. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and consumed within a few days to maintain texture, though reheating may soften the breading. It can also be frozen for longer storage, with proper thawing before reheating to preserve flavor and quality.
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- 8 tablespoon butter unsalted, softened
- 6 cloves garlic minced well
- ½ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup dill chopped, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Chicken Kiev
- 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs such as Panko
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic herb compound butter: Mix all the garlic butter ingredients together using a fork or a spatula. Place it onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log. Place it in the freezer for 30-40 minutes to freeze. It needs to be firm so that we can slice it.
- Prepare the chicken: Lay each breast flat onto your work surface. Butterfly the chicken breast by slicing it horizontally. Place the chicken breast opened between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap and then flatten using a meat mallet. If you don't have a meat mallet you can also use the back of a heavy frying pan such as a cast iron skillet. Season each breast fillet with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Assemble the chicken kiev: Cut the frozen butter into 4 equal pieces. Place a frozen piece of garlic butter in the centre of a chicken fillet, fold the chicken over the garlic butter, gathering the sides to the center to form either a round ball or a log. Wrap each chicken piece in plastic wrap and twist the ends to make sure it's wrapped tightly. Place the wrapped chicken pieces in the freezer for about 2 hours until the seams have frozen.
- Form the breading: Add the flour onto a shallow plate, crack the eggs in another shallow plate and whisk, and in a third bowl the breadcrumbs. Roll the frozen chicken first into the flour and make sure it is coated evenly, then roll it into the eggs and finally roll it through the breadcrumbs. Repeat with all the chicken pieces.
- Finish the dish: Heat the oil into a large saucepan or Dutch oven to 350℉. Preheat your oven to 400℉. Deep fry each piece of chicken for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Transfer the fried chicken into a baking dish such as a 9x13-inch casserole dish, then transfer to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
- Store leftover Chicken Kiev in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 to 4 days to avoid soggy breading.
- For longer storage, freeze Chicken Kiev in airtight containers for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat gently using the oven, stove, or microwave to preserve the coating texture and melt the garlic butter inside.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 239mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 862mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1755IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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