Description
Classic Chicken Kiev with Garlic Butter is a golden-crispy chicken dish bursting with molten garlic herb butter, offering an elegant and comforting dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Neutral frying oil, for frying
Instructions
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; chill into a firm log.
- Pound chicken breasts flat and season lightly.
- Place butter in the center, roll tightly, and seal edges well.
- Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in panko.
- Chill briefly to help set the coating.
- Fry until golden, then transfer to oven to finish cooking through.
- Rest briefly before slicing to reveal the melted garlic butter center.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is well-chilled to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- For a healthier option, consider baking instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg