Chicken Kyiv Recipe
Ukrainian · Main course · 55 min total
A classic Ukrainian dish featuring tender chicken breast stuffed with herb-infused butter, breaded and fried to golden perfection, then baked until juicy. When cut, the butter melts into a rich sauce.
30
min prep
min prep
25
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
550
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, dill, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Mix well. Shape into a log on plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and freeze for 15 minutes until firm.
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a rolling pin. Season both sides with remaining salt and pepper.
- Cut the chilled butter log into 4 equal pieces. Place one piece in the center of each chicken breast. Fold the sides over the butter, then roll up tightly, tucking in the ends to enclose the butter completely. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Set up a breading station: flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and panko in a third. Coat each chicken roll first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and finally coat with panko, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large oven-safe skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken Kyivs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove toothpicks before serving.
Tips
- For extra crispy coating, let breaded chicken rest in the fridge for 15 minutes before frying.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the melted butter sauce.
- Leftover chicken Kyiv can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
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