Chicken Kiev with Garlic Butter Recipe That Delights!
A delightful Chicken Kiev recipe featuring tender chicken breasts filled with garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 140mg