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Chicken Kiev Recipe – Easy and Delicious!

Chicken Kiev Recipe

Chicken Kiev is a golden-crusted, juicy chicken dish filled with herby garlic butter that melts as you cut into it—crispy, rich, flavorful, and perfect for an elegant homemade meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: European, Ukrainian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Cling film/plastic wrap
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Shallow bowls for dredging
  • Skillet or deep frying pan
  • Tongs or slotted spoon
  • Paper towels or wire rack

Ingredients

For the Lemon-Herb Garlic Butter:

  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter room temp
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice plus more lemon wedges to squeeze over the finished chicken
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley plus more to garnish
  • 1/2 tsp salt we use sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground

For the Chicken Kiev:

  • 3 large chicken breasts 12 oz each breast*
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper or added to taste
  • Extra light olive oil or Canola oil, to sauté

Instructions

  • Mix softened butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper; roll into a log using cling film and freeze for 30 minutes.
    Mix softened butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper; roll into a log using cling film and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Flatten chicken breasts evenly using a mallet, being careful not to tear them.
    Flatten chicken breasts evenly using a mallet, being careful not to tear them.
  • Cut butter into chunks, place in the center of each breast, and roll tightly, securing edges.
    Cut butter into chunks, place in the center of each breast, and roll tightly, securing edges.
  • Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat well with Panko breadcrumbs.
    Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat well with Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Chill rolled and coated chicken for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side.
    Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side.
  • Let rest for a few minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
    Chicken Kiev Recipe – Easy and Delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg