Description
A simple and delicious Chicken Kiev recipe with crispy breadcrumb coating and a buttery garlic filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 100g butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 100g breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Mix butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Divide mixture into 4 portions and shape into small logs. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Make a pocket in each chicken breast and insert a butter log. Seal edges.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to make the pocket in the chicken.
- Chill the butter filling to prevent it from melting too quickly.
- Check chicken is cooked by piercing the thickest part – juices should run clear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken kiev, easy chicken recipe, butter garlic chicken