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Chicken kyiv recipe
Deliciously crispy chicken with a buttery herb center.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 100 g butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 garlic
- 100 g flour
- 2 eggs
- 150 g breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 500 ml oil
How to make Chicken kyiv
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, combine 100 g of softened butter with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of dill, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Pound each of the 4 chicken breasts until they are thin. Place a tablespoon of herb butter inside each chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken around the butter and seal the edges tightly to prevent leakage.
- Coat each chicken piece with 100 g of flour, ensuring an even layer on all sides.
- Dip the floured chicken into 2 beaten eggs for a thorough coating.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken in 150 g of breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a pan, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Fry each chicken piece for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Plate and serve hot.
What is Chicken kyiv?
Chicken kyiv is a traditional dish from Ukraine, baked in the oven, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around breadcrumbs, butter and flour. The recipe below uses 11 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Chicken kyiv take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 7 dishes built on breadcrumbs. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Chicken kyiv?
Make sure to seal the chicken tightly for the butter not to leak.
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