Chicken Kiev
Chicken Kiev is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a rich garlic herb butter filling, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs. This restaurant-quality meal is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a burst of flavor that will impress anyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup seasoned flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness.
- Spoon the herb butter mixture into the center of each chicken breast, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Set up a breading station with seasoned flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flair, swap out parsley for basil or dill in the butter mixture. You can also consider adding cheese or spinach for extra flavor.