The Classic Chicken Kiev
User Reviews
3.7
-
Prep Time
20 mins
-
Cook Time
40 mins
-
Total Time
1 hr
-
Servings
6 servings
-
Calories
634 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
The Classic Chicken Kiev
Description
The Classic Chicken Kiev recipe centers on a savory herb butter made from softened unsalted butter mixed with chopped parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper. This butter is shaped into a log and frozen to solidify. Chicken breasts are then butterfly-cut and tenderized, each enclosing a piece of the herb butter. These are tightly wrapped and chilled to set before being coated in seasoned flour, dipped in beaten eggs, and covered in panko breadcrumbs. The chicken is pan-fried in neutral oil until golden brown and cooked through, maintaining a crisp crust that contrasts with the melting herb butter inside.
This preparation provides a satisfying texture with a crunchy exterior and a rich, buttery center accented by fresh herbs. The frying process seals in the flavors while cooking the chicken evenly.
Serve the Chicken Kiev immediately after cooking to best enjoy the melting herb butter and crispy crust. It pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad to balance the richness.
Ingredients
Herb Butter
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper ground
Chicken Seasoning
- 2 lbs chicken breast skinless & boneless
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 3 egg
- 2 cups panko crumbs
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, combine butter, parsley, dill, salt and pepper. Place the butter into a plastic wrap, roll it into a one inch thick log. Let the butter fully freeze.
- Butterfly and then tenderize each chicken breast. You should have around 6 or so.
- Cut butter log into 6 equal pieces. Place a piece of butter into each chicken piece and wrap it tightly. Wrap chicken with a plastic wrap and let it freeze partially.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs.
- Preheat a pan with oil. While oil is preheating, coat chicken by dipping it into flour, followed by the egg mixture and then fully coating it with the panko crumbs.
- Fry chicken on all sides for about 6-10 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165F and chicken is golden brown. Serve right away!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 634kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 260mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 2686mg | 112% |
| Potassium | 700mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1476IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.7
You'll Also Love
