Chicken Kiev Recipe
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Chicken Kiev

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."

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
50 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 2 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 485 | Total Fat: 24.9g | Cholesterol: 190mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by STARDUST_331 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe is really good, however I had a hard time keeping the butter in the chicken. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2006 by TRACY32999 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have to disagree with everyone who said this recipe was 'easy'. To keep it short and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by TRACEYS   view full review
Bill this recipe is wonderful. It is fairly easy to make & delicious. I did use the coating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2010 by FrontierCook   view full review
I will NEVER buy a packaged kiev again. I think the dill did it. Followed receipe, only added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2004 by MYRNA 2   view full review
You all have to try Uncle Bill's recipes. He's great.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2004 by Marne   view full review
My husband and I just love it! I didn't have to change the recipe at all!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2005 by QUINNY2706   view full review
This was quite easy to make although I couldn't taste the dill. Perhaps add more dill to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by TRAVELIN GAL   view full review
This is not as easy as those frozen ones you can buy but they taste a lot better. The steps in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by coffeegirl   view full review
Excellent recipe. I need to practice the skills but even for a first time, this turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by sarahjeanne18   view full review
Surprisingly easy to make, for a recipe that comes out so impressive! For a variation, try...

 

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