chicken kiev
This recipe is somewhat labor-intensive, but the finished product is well worth it. Great served with steamed asparagus.
prep time
2 Hr
cook time
30 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- HERB BUTTER
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, dried
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- CHICKEN BUNDLES
- 12 - chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 - eggs, well beaten
- 1 1/2 cups dried bread crumbs
- - oil for deep frying
How To Make chicken kiev
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Step 1In small bowl, combine ingredients for herb butter. On a piece of aluminum foil, shape into a 6-inch square. Freeze until firm, about 40 minutes.
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Step 2While butter is freezing, flatten chicken by placing each piece smooth side down on a sheet of waxed paper; cover with second sheet, and using mallet or side of a saucer, pound until 1/4" thick. Be careful to not break the meat.
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Step 3Cut frozen butter into 12 squares. Place one square in center of each piece of flattened chicken. Fold long sides over butter; fold ends over and secure with toothpick. Make sure ends overlap and are sealed.
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Step 4Roll each piece in flour. Dip in beaten egg; roll in crumbs, coating evenly.
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Step 5Shape each piece into a triangle, using palms of hands. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
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Step 6Deep fry 3 at a time in 3-inch deep, 360°F oil, turning with tongs, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and drain, being very careful to not pierce coating.
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Step 7Keep warm in 200°F oven on pan lined with paper towels for no longer than 15 minutes while cooking remaining pieces.
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