Chicken Kiev with Garlic Butter
Golden, crispy, and irresistibly juicy, Chicken Kiev with Garlic Butter is the ultimate comfort food with a touch of elegance. Each bite is a delightful burst of buttery garlic and fresh herbs wrapped inside tender chicken breast, coated with a crunchy breadcrumb crust.
Equipment
- Meat mallet
- Frying pan
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mash butter with garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and lemon juice. Shape into a small log, wrap in cling film, and freeze until firm.
- Butterfly and pound chicken breasts thin for even cooking.
- Place frozen butter log in chicken, fold sides, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Coat in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and cover with panko breadcrumbs. Repeat for extra crunch.
- Pan-fry until golden brown, then bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until fully cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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