{"id":"recipe_98aa50621b","slug":"chicken-kiev","title":"Chicken Kiev","description":"A legendary Ukrainian national dish consisting of a succulent chicken breast pounded and rolled around a cold herb-butter filling, then double-breaded and fried to golden perfection.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":75,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves","name":"Chicken Breast","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"breast halves, skinless, boneless","notes":"approximately 180-200g each","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g unsalted butter, softened","name":"Butter","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"unsalted, softened","notes":"for the filling","group":"Herb Butter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Herb Butter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped","name":"Chopped Parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"finely chopped","notes":"fresh","group":"Herb Butter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped","name":"Dill","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"finely chopped","notes":"fresh","group":"Herb Butter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Herb Butter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"100g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"all-purpose","notes":"for breading","group":"Breading","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 large eggs, beaten","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"beaten","notes":"large","group":"Breading","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"150g fine breadcrumbs","name":"Breadcrumbs","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"fine","notes":"traditional or panko","group":"Breading","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Vegetable oil for frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"as needed for frying","group":"Cooking","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, dill, and lemon juice. Mix until well blended. Shape into 4 small logs, wrap in plastic, and place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes until solid.","group":"Prep","title":"Combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, dill, and lemon juice","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken until it is about 1/4 inch thick, being careful not to tear the meat.","group":"Prep","title":"Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Season both sides of the flattened chicken with salt and pepper. Place one frozen butter log in the center of each breast. Fold the sides in and roll the chicken tightly, ensuring the butter is completely enclosed.","group":"Assembly","title":"Season both sides of the flattened chicken","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, then dip into the egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. For a stronger seal, dip back into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs again (double breading).","group":"Breading","title":"Prepare three bowls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Breading"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Chill the breaded cutlets in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set the breading and firm up the butter.","group":"Breading","title":"Chill the breaded cutlets","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Breading"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet to 350°F (177°C). Fry the cutlets for 3-5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.","group":"Cooking","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Transfer the fried cutlets to a baking sheet and finish in the oven for 10-12 minutes to ensure the chicken is cooked through.","group":"Cooking","title":"Transfer the fried cutlets","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Ensure the butter is completely frozen before rolling it into the chicken to prevent it from leaking out during frying. Double breading is essential for a leak-proof seal.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["fry","bake"],"equipment":["meat mallet","plastic wrap","deep skillet","baking sheet","thermometer"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"hard","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"piece","note":"4 individual cutlets"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The herb butter can be made days in advance. The breaded cutlets can be prepared and kept in the fridge for up to 4 hours before frying."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 350°F (177°C) for 10 minutes."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_98aa50621b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=879fc34d-7318-4ea8-b33b-220585408c41","imageAlt":"Chicken Kiev — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["chicken","kiev","ukrainian","buttery","crispy","classic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Chicken Kiev","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:15:30.593Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:15:30.593Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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