Description
Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy and garlicky on the inside, these Chicken & Garlic Kievs are the ultimate comfort food classic. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, each bite bursts with rich, buttery flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a resting plate with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Shape into a log and freeze for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Flatten the chicken breasts and place a slice of firm garlic butter in the center. Roll tightly and seal the sides.
- Dredge each roll in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each Kiev for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 10 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Use cold butter to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Double coat the chicken for extra crunch.
- Let Kievs rest before cutting to keep the butter inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Chicken Kiev, garlic butter chicken, crispy chicken, comfort food, European cuisine