Chicken Kiev Recipe
Chicken kiev is a breaded and herb seasoned chicken cutlet recipe. Cooked by frying, the chicken kiev is savory and flavorful with a fresh taste to it. Served with salads or sides of choice, it makes a great meal.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried whole rosemary
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 egg, well beaten
1 1/2 to 2 cups soft breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil
Directions
Combine butter and seasonings; blend thoroughly.
Shape butter mixture into a stick; cover and freeze about 45 minutes or until firm.
Place each piece of chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper.
Flatten each chicken piece to 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Cut stick of butter mixture into 6 pats; place a pat in center of each chicken breast.
Fold long sides of chicken over butter; fold ends over and secure with a wooden pick.
Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
Fry chicken in 1 inch hot oil (350°), cooking 5 minutes on each side or until browned.
Shape butter mixture into a stick; cover and freeze about 45 minutes or until firm.
Place each piece of chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper.
Flatten each chicken piece to 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Cut stick of butter mixture into 6 pats; place a pat in center of each chicken breast.
Fold long sides of chicken over butter; fold ends over and secure with a wooden pick.
Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
Fry chicken in 1 inch hot oil (350°), cooking 5 minutes on each side or until browned.
