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Chicken Kiev

SUBMITTED BY: William Anatooskin

"This fantastic Russian Chicken Kiev recipe has been my family favorite for the past 30 years. It is reasonably easy to prepare and is worth the time."
PREP TIME  50 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 2 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 lemon, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. On a 6x6 inch piece of aluminum foil, spread mixture to about 2x3 inches. Place this mixture in the coldest section of your freezer and freeze until firm. This can be done ahead of time.
  2. Remove all fat from the chicken breast. If using whole chicken breasts, cut them in half. Place each chicken breast half between 2 pieces of waxed paper and using a mallet, pound carefully to about 1/4 inch thickness or less.
  3. When butter mixture is firm, remove from freezer and cut into 6 equal pieces. Place one piece of butter on each chicken breast. Fold in edges of chicken and then roll to encase the butter completely. Secure the chicken roll with small skewers or toothpicks.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with water until fluffy. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, dill weed and flour. Coat the chicken well with the seasoned flour. Dip the floured chicken in the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on a shallow tray and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. In a medium size deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil to medium-high. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes then turn over and fry for 5 minutes longer or until the chicken is golden brown. To test for doneness, cut into one of the rolled chicken breasts to make sure it doesn't have a pink interior. Serve immediately, garnished with a sliced lemon twist and a sprinkling or parsley.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
  • Wine Tip
  • Try with a California Chardonnay.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by STARDUST_331
This recipe is really good, however I had a hard time keeping the butter in the chicken. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by TRACEYS
Bill this recipe is wonderful. It is fairly easy to make & delicious. I did use the coating... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by TRAVELIN GAL
This is not as easy as those frozen ones you can buy but they taste a lot better. The steps in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2004 by Lu
This recipe was very good. I used Italian bread crumbs to give the chicken a little more flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2004 by MYRNA 2
You all have to try Uncle Bill's recipes. He's great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2004 by Marne
My husband and I just love it! I didn't have to change the recipe at all! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2002 by GRANNYANNE
My family loved it! Next time we will use half the dill, though. I had chicken thighs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2006 by TRACY32999
I have to disagree with everyone who said this recipe was 'easy'. To keep it short and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2005 by QUINNY2706
This was quite easy to make although I couldn't taste the dill. Perhaps add more dill to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.