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Chicken Kiev fried golden brown
Classic Chicken Kiev with crispy breading

Chicken Kiev: Garlic Butter Stuffed Chicken

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Chicken Kiev is kitchen magic. A crispy golden shell outside, tender meat inside, hiding liquid gold: herb butter. The secret lies in physics: ice-cold butter must survive hot oil frying without leaking early. Done right, the first cut creates an explosion of buttery sauce on the plate.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 680 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Eastern European

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Meat Mallet
  • Plastic Wrap (for shaping butter)
  • Deep Skillet or Pot (for frying)
  • 3 Bowls (for breading)
  • Toothpicks (optional)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix soft butter with garlic, parsley, dill, and salt. Shape into 4 small logs using plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 30 mins until rock hard.

Tip: Crucial step! Freezing ensures butter melts only after crust is cooked.
2 ✓

Butterfly chicken breasts, pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Season.

Tip: Use plastic wrap when pounding to prevent tearing. Holes = leaks!
3 ✓

Place frozen butter log in center. Fold ends in and roll up tight like a burrito.

Tip: Tight rolling prevents air pockets that can burst.
4 ✓

Double bread: Flour, Egg, Breadcrumbs. Then EGG AGAIN and BREADCRUMBS AGAIN.

Tip: Double coating creates a secure seal against leaks.
5 ✓

Heat oil to 340°F. Fry chicken 8-10 mins until deep golden brown. Turn gently.

Tip: Too hot burns crust, too cold makes it greasy. Test with a crumb.
6 ✓

Drain on paper towels. Rest 5 mins before serving.

Tip: Resting ensures center is hot and butter is perfectly liquid.

Recipe FAQ

Why did butter leak out?
Butter wasn't frozen enough, seal wasn't tight, or breading broke. Double breading is a lifesaver!
Can I bake it?
Yes, but it won't be as crispy or evenly cooked as frying. Baking also risks drying out.

Ingredients

  • 4 pcs Chicken Breast Fillets
  • 1 stick (4 oz) Butter (room temp)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs (beaten)
  • 1 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs or Panko
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper