Chicken Kyiv
Author: Valentyn T.
Level: 4
Instructor: Dragana B.
Photo Credit: PeteerS / Envato elements
Article ID: 3313 [Recipes- Winter 2024]
Ingredients (for 4 servings):
Chicken fillet — 4 pieces
Cold butter - 100 g
Fresh herbs (parsley, dill) - 20 g
Fresh garlic - 1 clove
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste
Eggs - 2
Bread crumbs - 150 g
Flour - 100 g
Vegetable oil for frying - 300 ml
Step-by-step Recipe:
1. Prepare the filling:
1.1. Finely chop the herbs and press the garlic (if you want to use it).
1.2. Mix the butter with the herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shape the mixture into 4 small cylinders. Freeze them for 15-20 minutes until firm.
2. Prepare the chicken fillet:
2.1. Slice each fillet lengthwise to create a "pocket," but don't cut all the way through.
2.2. Pound the chicken lightly to make it thinner but without tearing. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Form the cutlets:
3.1. Take the frozen butter cylinders.
3.2. Place a cylinder in the center of each fillet and carefully wrap the chicken around it, forming an oval-shaped cutlet. Secure the edges with toothpicks if necessary.
4. Bread the cutlets:
4.1. Coat each cutlet in flour, then dip it in beaten eggs, and roll it in bread crumbs. For an extra crispy crust, repeat the breading: egg bread crumbs.
5. Fry the cutlets:
5.1. Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot.
5.2. Fry the cutlets on medium heat until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
6. Finish in the oven:
6.1. Transfer the fried cutlets to a baking tray and bake them in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes.
7. Serve:
Remove the toothpicks and serve the cutlets hot with a side dish like mashed potatoes.
Enjoy your meal!