Description
Succulent Chicken Kiev brings Russian culinary elegance to dinner tables with crispy golden breading and rich herb-infused butter. Juicy chicken breasts envelop melting garlic butter, promising a delightful dining experience you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Proteins:
- 3 chicken breasts (about 12 ounces / 340 grams each)
Butter and Seasonings:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (divided)
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Olive oil or canola oil, for frying
- Extra lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious herb-infused butter blend by thoroughly mixing softened butter with minced garlic, fresh lemon zest, finely chopped parsley, and a delicate balance of salt and pepper until achieving a harmonious consistency.
- Prepare chicken breasts by carefully bisecting each piece horizontally, ensuring uniform thickness and creating an ideal canvas for the butter filling.
- Delicately excavate a concealed pocket within each chicken portion, maintaining the structural integrity of the meat while creating a spacious cavity for the herbed butter.
- Generously populate each pocket with the aromatic butter mixture, methodically pressing to distribute evenly and sealing the opening meticulously to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Establish a precise breading station featuring three distinct zones: a flour-covered platform for initial coating, a whisked egg bath for adhesion, and a panko breadcrumb terrain for final crispy encasement.
- Methodically transform each chicken piece by first dusting with flour, eliminating excess, then immersing in beaten eggs, allowing surplus to cascade off, and finally enrobing in panko breadcrumbs with a gentle pressing motion.
- Warm a skillet with a moderate layer of oil, bringing the temperature to an optimal 350°F for achieving a golden, crisp exterior without burning.
- Carefully introduce the breaded chicken to the heated oil, executing a precise four-minute sear on each side, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain an even, rich golden-brown coloration.
- Verify internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure complete chicken doneness, repeating the cooking process for remaining pieces.
- Elevate the dish with a final flourish of sea salt, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and a vibrant squeeze of lemon wedges, presenting a stunning culinary creation ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Carefully slice chicken breasts to ensure uniform thickness, preventing uneven cooking and helping butter distribute evenly.
- Freeze garlic butter mixture for 15 minutes before stuffing to maintain structural integrity and prevent leakage during frying.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for extra crispiness, creating a lighter and more delicate coating that browns beautifully.
- Pat chicken completely dry before breading to help coating adhere perfectly and achieve a golden,
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg