Ingredients
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (220-250g each)
90g (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, finely minced (about 2 teaspoons)
Approximately 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for butter and garnish)
1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter) plus 1/2 teaspoon for seasoning chicken
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg, lightly whisked
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
About 1 liter (4 cups) canola or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1-Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: Mix 6 tablespoons (90g) softened unsalted butter with 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley, 2 cloves garlic finely minced (about 2 teaspoons), and ¼ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter). Combine until smooth, shape into a 10 x 6 cm rectangle on parchment paper, chill until firm, then cut into two batons.
2-Flatten Chicken Breasts: Place 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (220-250g each) between parchment paper or plastic wrap. Pound gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin to about 0.5 cm thickness, taking care not to tear the meat. Season both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
3-Roll Chicken with Butter: Place one baton of chilled herb butter in the center of each flattened chicken breast. Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from one edge, sealing well. Wrap each rolled breast tightly in cling wrap, twist ends, and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
4-Prepare Breading Station: Set out three bowls with ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 lightly whisked large egg, and 1 cup panko breadcrumbs.
5-Bread the Chicken Rolls: Remove the chicken from cling wrap and dredge thoroughly in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten egg, then press evenly into panko breadcrumbs. Freeze again for 30 minutes to allow coating to set and butter to remain sealed.
6-Fry the Chicken Kievs: Heat oil (canola or vegetable) in a deep pan to 190°C (375°F). Gently fry the rolls for 2-3 minutes until golden but not fully cooked inside. Transfer them to a wire rack over a baking tray.
7-Bake for Finish: Place in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for 12-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches about 65°C (150°F). Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving, allowing the buttery filling to ooze out richly.
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🧈 Keeping the butter cold and freezing the rolled chicken before breading is crucial to prevent butter leakage during cooking.
🔨 Pound chicken evenly to about 0.5 cm ensures uniform cooking and ease of rolling.
🍞 Panko breadcrumbs provide a superior crunch; fresh breadcrumbs enhance texture.
- Prep Time: 30-45 minutes
- Freezing Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 773-790
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 38-46g
- Saturated Fat: 15-25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13-21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28-62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 59-60g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
