A chicken Kiev is a classic dish that brings together tender chicken, flavorful herb butter, and a crispy breadcrumb coating. While it may seem tricky at first, making chicken Kiev at home is a rewarding experience that allows you to tailor the flavors to your liking. Here’s how to make it.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the herb butter filling by combining the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Place a quarter of the herb butter mixture in the center of the plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Roll the plastic wrap around the butter to form a cylinder shape. Repeat with the remaining butter mixture. Place the butter logs in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up. While the butter is chilling, prepare the chicken breasts. Lay each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Remove the herb butter logs from the freezer and unwrap them. Place one butter log in the center of each flattened chicken breast. Fold the sides of the chicken breast over the butter, then roll it up tightly, tucking in the ends to seal in the butter completely. Secure the chicken roll with toothpicks if necessary. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts and butter.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken roll evenly in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken rolls and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the browned chicken rolls to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and the chicken is cooked through. Enjoy!
