Chicken Kiev
European Recipes

Chicken Kiev

In the Oven
serves 4

Chicken Kiev is a classic comfort dish with a crisp crumb and a rich centre of melting garlic and parsley butter.

Serve it with peas, green beans or a simple salad for an easy weeknight dinner that still feels special.

25 mins prep25 mins cook50 mins total

  1. Mix the softened butter with garlic, parsley, lemon zest, half the salt and a pinch of pepper.

  2. Spoon the butter onto baking paper as four logs, then chill until firm.

  3. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and season lightly with salt and pepper.

  4. Insert one chilled butter log into each pocket and press the opening closed.

  5. Coat each breast in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing crumbs on well.

  6. Chill the coated chicken for 15 minutes to help the crumb set.

  7. Cook at 200°C for 22–25 minutes until crisp and cooked through, brushing with oil before cooking.

  8. Rest briefly and serve while hot so the garlic butter stays glossy and fragrant.

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