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Chicken Kiev with Garlic Butter

Chicken Kiev with Garlic Butter

  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour alternative)

Description

A classic Chicken Kiev with Garlic Butter recipe featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped around a rich and flavorful garlic herb butter, coated in a crispy golden breadcrumb crust. Perfectly fried and finished in the oven to ensure a juicy interior and a crunchy exterior. Ideal for special occasions or cozy dinners, this dish impresses with its melt-in-your-mouth garlic butter center and beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Main Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Coating and Cooking

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups panko or regular breadcrumbs
  • Olive or vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Butter Filling: Soften the unsalted butter and combine it with finely minced garlic and chopped fresh parsley. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into a small log or ball and chill in the freezer until firm but still malleable.
  2. Prepare the Chicken Breasts: Slice each chicken breast to create a pocket or butterfly open without cutting all the way through. Pound the chicken to an even thickness to ease rolling and cooking.
  3. Stuff and Seal the Chicken: Insert a portion of the chilled garlic butter inside each chicken pocket. Fold the edges to fully enclose the butter, securing with toothpicks as needed to prevent leakage during cooking.
  4. Coat the Chicken Kiev: Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Dredge each stuffed chicken breast first in flour, then dip in egg, and coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs. For an extra crispy crust, repeat the egg and breadcrumb step once more.
  5. Cook the Chicken Kiev: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the butter inside is melted.

Notes

  • Chill the garlic butter before stuffing to prevent it from leaking during cooking.
  • Pound chicken breasts evenly to avoid uneven cooking and tearing.
  • Seal the edges firmly and use toothpicks to trap butter inside while frying.
  • Double coat with egg and breadcrumbs for extra crunchiness.
  • Maintain medium heat when frying to avoid burning breadcrumbs and ensure thorough cooking.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying and Baking
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: Chicken Kiev, Garlic Butter, Crispy Chicken, Classic Recipe, Garlic Herb Butter, Breaded Chicken

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