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Chicken Kyiv

Chicken Kyiv - recipe
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 55 mins
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Difficulty: Medium
Servings: 4
Calories: 330 kcal/100 g
Dietary: high-protein, not vegetarian
Description

A classic Ukrainian chicken roll filled with aromatic garlic herb butter, coated in a crispy golden crust. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a special dinner.

Ingredients
  • 4 pcs Chicken breasts
  • 120 g Butter (cold)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 pcs Eggs
  • 100 g Flour wheat
  • 150 g Breadcrumbs
  • to taste Dill
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • Oil for frying
Instructions
  1. 1

    Prepare the butter filling. Mix cold butter with garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Shape into small logs and freeze.

  2. 2

    Prepare the chicken. Butterfly each chicken breast and pound it thin with a meat mallet.

  3. 3

    Season the meat. Add salt and pepper on both sides.

  4. 4

    Wrap the butter. Place the frozen butter log inside the chicken. Roll tightly, folding in the edges to seal.

  5. 5

    Bread the rolls. Dip in flour → whisked eggs → breadcrumbs. Repeat twice for a thick crust.

  6. 6

    Fry until golden. Fry the Chicken Kyiv in hot oil for 2–3 minutes until golden.

  7. 7

    Finish in the oven. Bake at 180°C for 15–18 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve hot. Cut slowly to release the butter inside.

Keywords: chicken kyiv, chicken kiev, Ukrainian chicken cutlet, stuffed chicken breast, butter-stuffed chicken, traditional Ukrainian dish, crispy chicken
Read it online: https://thetasteofukraine.com/recipes/chicken-kyiv/