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The Classic Chicken Kiev
This classic chicken Kiev is a scrumptious combination of stuffed chicken breast with a herb butter interior and browned breadcrumb exterior. It is simultaneously crispy and juicy in every bite!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 634 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Ukrainian
Ingredients
Herb Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp ground black pepper
Chicken Seasoning
- 2 lbs chicken breast skinless & boneless
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups panko crumbs
- oil for frying
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!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
634kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
260mg
(87%)
Sodium
2686mg
(112%)
Potassium
700mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1476IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634
% 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.