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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!
Course Meats
Cuisine American, Ukrainian
Keyword Chicken Kiev, Chicken Kiev Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 634kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

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

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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.
    Butter, salt, pepper and herbs in a bowl.
  • Butterfly and then tenderize each chicken breast. You should have around 6 or so.
    Tenderized chicken on a cutting board.
  • 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.
    Butter on tenderized chicken with edges folded over.
  • In a shallow dish, combine flour with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs.
    Chicken coated into seasoned flour, eggs and crumbs.
  • 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.
    Chicken Kiev in a frying pan with oil.
  • Fry chicken on all sides for about 6-10 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165F and chicken is golden brown. Serve right away!
    Kiev chicken on a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 260mg | Sodium: 2686mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1476IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg