Description
Crispy, golden Easy Chicken Kiev filled with garlicky herb butter that melts out in every bite. A simple yet elegant dinner that feels fancy but is totally doable on a weeknight.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Herb Butter:
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8 Tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 1/2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/8 tsp black pepper
For the Chicken:
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4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1 cup plain breadcrumbs
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Avocado oil or any neutral oil, for frying
Instructions
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Make the Garlic Herb Butter – Mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Shape into a log using plastic wrap and freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
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Prep the Chicken – Pound chicken breasts to 1/4‑inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Assemble the Kiev – Slice the chilled butter into 4 pieces. Place one in each chicken breast, fold the sides over, and roll tightly like a burrito. Chill for 30 minutes.
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Coat and Bread – Prepare three dishes: flour, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing crumbs to stick.
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Fry Until Golden – Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Finish in the Oven – Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Notes
Chill the butter and chicken rolls properly—this prevents the butter from leaking out.
For a lighter version, skip frying and bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes brushed with melted butter or oil.
Leftovers reheat best in the oven to keep the crust crispy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying + Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg