Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Chicken Kiev with Garlic Butter. This Eastern European classic features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a savory garlic herb butter, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken Kiev:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Mix butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Shape into a log, freeze until firm.
- Prepare Chicken Kiev: Pound chicken breasts, place butter log in center, roll up tightly. Coat with salt and pepper. Coat in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs with paprika. Chill.
- Cook Chicken Kiev: Fry in oil until golden, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For a cleaner butter center, ensure butter is very cold and chicken is sealed well.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
