Chicken Kiev: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!
Ingredients
- Butter1 cup
- Parsley · chopped
- Chive · chopped
- Garlic · minced1 clove
- Lemon4 tsp
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chicken breast4
- Flour½ cups
- Egg2
- Breadcrumb1 cup
- Vegetable oil · for frying
Instructions
- Mix softened butter with parsley, chives, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the butter into a piping bag or into logs wrapped in plastic wrap, then chill until firm.
- Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast and fill each pocket with the chilled butter.
- Coat each breast in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs. For an extra-crispy crust, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry each breast for about 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on a serving platter and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Summarized from Cookist Wow's video. Watch it for the details.
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