Kiev-Style Cutlets
Kiev-Style Cutlets, or Chicken Kyiv, are a classic dish of boneless chicken breast pounded thin, wrapped around a cold garlic-herb butter, breaded, and deep-fried to a golden crisp. Originating in Ukraine, it is a beloved comfort food across Eastern Europe and beyond, celebrated for its dramatic reveal of molten butter when cut open.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat due to the chicken and butter core, with minimal carbohydrates from the breading. A single serving provides a significant amount of calories, primarily from fat, along with key nutrients like protein, B vitamins, and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
| Selenium | 24 µg |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cutlet (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of Soviet-era cuisine with a disputed origin story involving Kyiv, Odessa, or Moscow. Nutritionally, its unique structure—a lean protein encasing a rich fat source—creates a stark contrast between the crispy exterior and the juicy, buttery interior.
