Description
This Chicken Kiev with Garlic Butter recipe is a crispy, juicy chicken dish stuffed with garlicky herb butter, perfect for dinner parties or indulgent weeknights. Learn how to make the best homemade Chicken Kiev, with tips, FAQs, and storage instructions.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying (if shallow frying)
Instructions
1. Mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Roll into a log using plastic wrap and freeze until firm.
2. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to make a pocket or pound thin. Place a piece of frozen garlic butter in the center and roll tightly, sealing the ends.
3. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and coat in breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb step.
4. Shallow fry in oil until golden brown, then finish in a 400°F (200°C) oven until cooked through; or bake entirely at 400°F (200°C) until crisp and done.
5. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing to keep the butter and juices inside.
Notes
Freeze the garlic butter solid to prevent leaks.
Double breading gives extra crunch and helps seal in the filling.
Rest the cooked chicken before slicing to avoid butter spills.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg