How to Make Chicken Kiev

Chicken Kiev is a traditional Ukrainian dish which is made of a chicken breast wrapped around a slab of seasoned butter, which is breaded and deep fried. The seasoned butter inside of the chicken melts and acts as a sauce for the chicken. It is a delicious meal and is pretty simple to make. This recipe makes 4 servings.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 chicken breasts
• Butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 Egg
• Flour
• Dry bread crumbs

1. Remove the bone and skin from the chicken breast. Cut them in halves and pound them with a meat tenderizer. Form the chicken into rolls.

2. Put the chives, parsley, salt and pepper on a sheet of wax paper. Roll the stick of butter into the mixture and cut it into 8 pieces.

3. Place a piece of the butter in the center of each piece of chicken. Roll the chicken so that the butter in completely sealed off and secure it with a wooden toothpick.

4. Briefly roll the chicken into flour and brush with a beaten egg. Then roll the chicken into bread crumbs.

5. Heat oil in deep fryer to 360 degrees. Fry the chicken until it is golden brown and drain excess oil on a paper towel. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• You can also add a little bit of minced garlic to the butter if you please.