Why We Love This Easy Chicken Kiev Recipe
Juicy, buttery, crunchy Chicken Kiev is one of my favorites! This Russian-based dish is the perfect balance of special occasion decadence and comfort food, well, comfort. Traditionally to make Chicken Kiev, chicken breasts are filled with butter and herbs, rolled, battered, and then fried. When cut open, the melted butter pools out, forming a rich sauce to dip each bite of chicken into. This method creates a delicious main dish, but is definitely one of the more difficult recipes for feeding a group of people. I wanted to replicate that crave-ably rich, luxurious flavor of classic Chicken Kiev Recipe as a meal that could be made for a crowd or as a satisfying weeknight dinner for the family. You know, something not insanely complex to make but still exciting to enjoy. This simplified version offers all the wonderful flavor of traditional Chicken Kiev with way less fuss and far fewer steps! This recipe is ready to serve in less than 30 minutes, and only requires a handful of ingredients and a few steps to prepare. Some classic Chicken Kiev recipes ask you to cut a pocket inside each chicken breast to stuff the butter inside. You can certainly do this, and if done well, it does make butter seepage less likely. However, it can be quite tricky and time-consuming to cut pockets, or to pound and roll the chicken in the traditional method. I have found if you butterfly the breast and coat them thoroughly in egg wash, they seal back together rather well. This easy butterflying method saves time and ensures a perfect pan-fried stuffed chicken dish every time!
Ingredients You Need
Easy pan-fried chicken breasts are stuffed with simple ingredients for flavors that are both fresh and decadent. Here is everything you need to make the best Stuffed Fried Chicken recipe:
Boneless chicken breasts – small breasts work best for this recipe Butter – unsalted is preferred Parsley – fresh and chopped Garlic – minced Lemon pepper seasoning – store bought or homemade Eggs – the binder for breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs – for the crunchiest, lightest coating All-purpose flour – or your favorite gluten-free mix Salt Oil – for frying
How to Make Chicken Kiev
Pro Tip: It is very important that the eggs thoroughly coat the entire surface of the breasts, including the cut edges, as to “glue” the breasts shut. This will help to ensure that the butter doesn’t seep out while cooking!
Serving Suggestions
Butter-stuffed chicken breasts are delicious with many comforting side dishes. Try them with the Best Mashed Potatoes, or Creamy Cauliflower “Mashed” Potatoes for a lighter side that pairs perfectly with this rich dish! For a truly fancy meal, serve Chicken Kiev with Duchess Potatoes or Garlic Butter Scalloped Sweet Potatoes. These saucy pan-fried stuffed chicken breasts are also wonderful to enjoy over rice, noodles, and polenta… basically, anything starchy that soaks up all of that perfect buttery goodness!
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