Ingredients
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- For the Lemon-Herb Garlic Butter:
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice (plus extra lemon wedges for serving)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp salt (preferably sea salt)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- For the Chicken Kiev:
- 3 large chicken breasts (about 12 oz each)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, or to taste
- Extra light olive oil or canola oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Make the Flavored Butter: In a medium bowl, mash all butter ingredients with a fork until fully combined and smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Cut a wide and deep pocket into the side of each piece without slicing through.
- Stuff each pocket with about 1 Tbsp of the prepared butter. Press the top of the chicken to spread the butter inside and pinch the opening closed. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Prepare three plates for breading: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs in the third. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into egg (let excess drip), and then coat in breadcrumbs. Transfer to a plate.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Once hot (about 350°F), add chicken in a single layer and fry 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F). Repeat with second batch if needed.
- Serve: Season hot chicken with a sprinkle of salt, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges. Be cautious of hot butter spurting when cutting into the chicken.
Notes
- Use a slim, sharp knife to make the butter pocket without piercing through the chicken.
- Chicken should be evenly sized for even cooking.
- Panko crumbs give a crispier crust than regular breadcrumbs.
- Be cautious when slicing into the cooked chicken—hot butter may spurt out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
