Chill butter well
Cold herb butter runs out less quickly when forming and breading.
Russian Recipe
Chicken Kyiv
For Kiev chops, chicken breast is knocked flat, stuffed with garlic-herb butter, carefully breaded and first fried, then cooked in the oven. Thus, the meat remains juicy and the butter melts inside.
Total time
1 hr
Calories
690 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Advanced
Why this recipe works
Kiev loin with liquid herb butter
The main goal of Kiev chops is a dense breading. The herb butter must be cold, the meat is well sealed and chilled before frying, which means less butter leaks and the crust turns golden brown, while the chicken remains juicy inside.
Lunch
Dinner
Meat
Russian Recipes
Recipe
Chicken Kyiv
Kiev pork chop consists of chicken breast, stuffed with cold herb butter, breaded and fried until golden brown. A short cooling helps to keep the butter inside during cooking.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Shape herb butter
Mix butter with garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Form into 4 small rolls and refrigerate.
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2
Prepare chicken
Cut chicken breasts or pat them flat. Season with salt and pepper.
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3
Filling and closing
Place a cold butter roll in each, close the meat tightly around it and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
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4
Bread and chill
Turn the stuffed pieces into the flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Cool for 20 minutes to make the breading stable.
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5
Roast and ready to cook
Brown in hot oil until golden brown and then cook in the oven at 180 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Chicken Kyiv
Double breading
If you want to be sure, breadcrumbs are breaded a second time after the egg and crumbs. This protects the butter filling.
Finished cooking in the oven
Fry until the chicken is cooked evenly in the oven.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Dill instead of parsley gives butter a fresher Eastern European twist.
Spray Kiev chops well with oil and cook at 180 degrees, depending on the appliance, making the breading less greasy.
Nutrition per serving
690kcal
28.0 gCarbohydrates
46.0 gProtein
43.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Chicken Kyiv
Most of the time the butter was not cold enough or the breading had gaps. Cool the butter well and breadcrumbs carefully.
Yes, stuffed and breaded chops can be chilled before frying, which even helps to stabilize the shape.
The meat should be fully cooked and juicy inside. A core temperature of about 74 degrees is safe.
Mashed potatoes, cucumber salad, peas, boiled potatoes or a fresh salad go well with herb butter.
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