Chicken Kiev Recipe

Name: Chicken Kiev
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter, softened; 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives or finely chopped scallions; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 c. fresh bread crumbs; 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1 Tbsp. water; 1/2 c. olive oil

Servings: persons

1/2 c. butter, softened
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives or finely chopped scallions
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. olive oil

1
In small bowl, combine butter, chives, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; mix until blended.
2
Spoon onto plastic wrap; shape into 2 inch squares.
3
Freeze 30 minutes.
4
With melt mallet, pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness; sprinkle with lemon juice. Cut butter into 8 pieces.
5
Place one in center of each chicken breast half.
6
Fold short sides of each chicken piece over butter; roll up starting at one long side to cover butter completely. Secure with several short wooden toothpicks.
7
On large plate combine crumbs, thyme and remaining salt and pepper.
8
On another plate, place flour.
9
In bowl, with fork, beat egg with water.
10
Coat chicken first with flour, shaking off excess, then with egg and then with crumb mixture.
11
In nonstick skillet heat half the oil over medium heat.
12
Place half the prepared chicken breasts, seam side up, in pan.
13
Saute 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
14
Remove to paper towels to drain; repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
15
Remove picks.
16
Serve.

960

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. butter, softened, 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives or finely chopped scallions, 1 large clove garlic, minced, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken Kiev falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Kiev

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