Description
Chicken Kyiv is a delightful culinary masterpiece that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious garlic herb butter filling. This dish not only boasts a crispy golden crust but also promises an explosion of savory flavors in every bite. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests at dinner parties, Chicken Kyiv is a true crowd-pleaser that’s surprisingly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped herbs to create the garlic herb butter.
- Slice each chicken breast lengthwise to form a pocket; stuff generously with the garlic herb butter mixture.
- Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the breaded chicken in the baking dish and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating tarragon or even cheese into the filling. Ensure chicken is pounded evenly for uniform cooking.