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Easy Chicken Kiev Recipe

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Easy Chicken Kiev is a classic comfort food featuring tender, boneless chicken breasts rolled with a flavorful garlic herb butter, coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, pan-fried to golden perfection, and finished in the oven for juicy, melt-in-your-mouth results.

Ingredients

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For the Garlic Herb Butter:

  • 8 Tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

For the Chicken:

  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • Avocado oil or any neutral oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Make the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly blended. Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap and freeze for about 30 minutes until firm. This helps the butter stay contained inside the chicken during cooking.
  2. Prep the Chicken: Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap or parchment and gently pound to about 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Assemble the Kiev: Cut the chilled garlic herb butter into four pieces. Place one piece in the center of each chicken breast. Fold the sides over the butter and roll tightly like a burrito, tucking in the ends to fully seal the butter inside. Refrigerate the rolls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Coat and Bread the Chicken: Prepare a breading station with flour on one plate, beaten eggs in a bowl, and breadcrumbs on another plate. Roll each chicken roll first in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Fry to Golden Perfection: Heat about 1/2 inch of avocado or neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken rolls seam-side down and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown, focusing on browning not cooking through.
  6. Finish in the Oven: Transfer browned chicken to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and chicken is cooked through. The herb butter inside will melt and ooze when cut open.

Notes

  • Freezing the garlic herb butter beforehand is key to keeping it from leaking out during cooking.
  • Chilling the rolled chicken before breading and frying helps the rolls hold their shape.
  • You can secure the chicken rolls with toothpicks if needed to prevent unrolling.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Butter mixture also works well as a flavorful spread on bread, vegetables, or steak.

Keywords: Chicken Kiev, garlic herb butter, breaded chicken, pan-fried chicken, classic chicken recipe, European chicken dish

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