Authentic Chicken Kiev Recipes

UKRAINIAN CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• Place each chicken breast between a sheet of wax paper and pound, using a mallet or rolling pin, to about 1/8 inch thickness; be careful not to 'break' the chicken. Wrap and refrigerate until seasoned butter is frozen.
• To Make Seasoned Butter: In a small bowl combine the softened butter, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder and mix well. Spread mixture into a 2x4 inch rectangle on a piece of aluminum foil; freeze until firm.
• When butter is firm, cut into 8 equal size pieces and place one piece on each chicken breast. Fold in edges of chicken and roll to encase butter completely. Secure with toothpicks.
• In a small bowl, beat eggs with water. In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, dill weed and flour. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken rolls in seasoned flour, then egg mixture, then crumbs. Place coated chicken in a shallow dish, cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot, deep fry chicken rolls for about 5 minutes, then turn over and deep fry for another 5 minutes until golden and cooked through, with no pink showing inside. Drain on paper towels, garnish with lemon slices and parsley and serve.

CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. On a 6x6 inch piece of aluminum foil, spread mixture to about 2x3 inches. Place this mixture in the coldest section of your freezer and freeze until firm. This can be done ahead of time.
• Remove all fat from the chicken breast. If using whole chicken breasts, cut them in half. Place each chicken breast half between 2 pieces of waxed paper and using a mallet, pound carefully to about 1/4 inch thickness or less.
• When butter mixture is firm, remove from freezer and cut into 6 equal pieces. Place one piece of butter on each chicken breast. Fold in edges of chicken and then roll to encase the butter completely. Secure the chicken roll with small skewers or toothpicks.
• In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with water until fluffy. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, dill weed and flour. Coat the chicken well with the seasoned flour. Dip the floured chicken in the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on a shallow tray and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• In a medium size deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil to medium-high. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes then turn over and fry for 5 minutes longer or until the chicken is golden brown. To test for doneness, cut into one of the rolled chicken breasts to make sure it doesn't have a pink interior. Serve immediately, garnished with a sliced lemon twist and a sprinkling or parsley.

CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• Combine butter, parsley, tarragon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer. Place mixture on plastic wrap or waxed paper and roll into small log; place in freezer.
• Place chicken breasts, 1 at a time, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Squirt chicken lightly with water and squirt the top of the plastic wrap as well. Pound to no less than 1/8-inch thickness. Season each piece of chicken with salt and pepper.
• Lay 1 chicken breast on a new piece of plastic wrap and place 1/4 of the compound butter and 1 tablespoon bread crumbs in the center of each breast. Using the plastic wrap to assist, fold in ends of breast and roll breast into a log, completely enclosing the butter; roll very tightly. Repeat with each breast. Place chicken in refrigerator for 2 hours, or up to overnight.
• Place egg and water mixture in 1 pie pan and 2 cups bread crumbs in a different pie pan.
• Heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat until oil reaches 375 degrees F.
• Dip each breast in the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs. Gently place each breast in oil, sealed-side down, and cook until golden brown, approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove to a cooling rack set in sheet pan and allow to drain for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil over medium high heat. The oil needs to be 360 degrees F for frying. If you do not have a frying thermometer, add a cube of white bread to hot oil. If the bread browns in a 40 count, the oil is ready.
• Cover work surface with waxed paper. Arrange breasts on paper. Butterfly small chicken breasts, cut into flesh and across, but not through the breast, and open them up. The 6-ounce thin cut breasts may just be removed from package and arranged on waxed paper. Cover breast meat with a second sheet of waxed paper. Pound out cutlets to 1/4-inch thick with a small heavy skillet or a rubber mallet. Be careful not to tear meat. Roll up waxed paper and breasts and set aside.
• Combine chopped herbs on cutting board with chopped garlic. Cut 4 (1 1/2 tablespoons) pieces of cold butter and coat each piece liberally with the herb garlic mixture.
• In 3 disposable pie tins, set out flour, eggs beaten with a splash of cold water and bread crumbs. Uncover chicken and squeeze a wedge of lemon over breasts. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place an herb-covered piece of butter on each piece of chicken. Wrap and roll cutlets tightly up and over the butter cubes. Discard pie tins used for breading. Secure stuffed chicken with toothpicks. Roll stuffed breasts in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
• Fry the Kiev bundles 7 to 8 minutes on each side until deep golden brown all over.

BAKED CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine softened butter, chives, parsley and garlic powder.
• On a sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper, shape into a 3-inch by 2-inch rectangle; wrap well and freeze about 30 minutes or until firm.
• Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
• Spray a 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• Pound chicken breasts to a quarter-inch thickness between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper.
• Retrieve butter mixture from freezer and cut crosswise into 6 pieces.
• Place 1 piece on centre of each chicken breast; fold long sides over butter, then fold ends up and secure with a wooden toothpick.
• In a shallow dish, combine cornflake crumbs, parsley and paprika; pour buttermilk into another shallow dish.
• Dip chicken pieces into buttermilk, then coat evenly with cornflake mixture.
• Place coated chicken, seam side down, in prepared pan.
• Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Remove toothpicks and serve immediately.

CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• Combine the butter, onion, parsley, garlic powder, tarragon and pepper. Shape mixture into six pencil-thin strips about 2 in. long; place on waxed paper. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4 in. Place one butter strip in the center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over butter; fold ends up and secure with a toothpick. In a bowl, beat egg and milk; place coating mix in another bowl. Dip chicken, then roll in coating mix. Place chicken, seam side down, in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving. Microwave Directions (timing based on a 1100-watt oven): Place chicken in a greased glass pie plate. Microwave on high for 2-1/2 minutes. Turn plate; microwave for 1-2 minutes or until juices run clear. Let stand 5 minutes.

BEST CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the butter, chives and garlic. Shape into a 3-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Cover and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes., Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut the butter mixture into six 1-in. pieces; place one piece in center of each chicken breast. Roll up chicken from a long side; tuck ends under. Secure with toothpicks. , In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflakes, parsley and paprika. Place buttermilk in another shallow bowl. Dip the chicken into buttermilk, then coat evenly with cornflake mixture. , Preheat oven to 425°; place chicken in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish, seam side down. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170°. Discard toothpicks.

CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• In a bowl, add the butter, dill, parsley, clove and garlic. Season with salt, pepper and add a pinch of chili powder.
• Mix well by mashing with a fork.
• Then wrap this mixture in a freezer bag and give it the shape of a cylinder about 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12 cm) long.
• Place this cylinder in the freezer for 1 hour. It will start freezing.
• Thoroughly clean the chicken from its tendons.
• Two breasts will produce 2 large and 2 small separate pieces.
• Extract the chicken breast fillets lengthwise.
• Between two sheets of plastic wrap, beat the 4 pieces of chicken using the smooth side of the mallet and flatten them into ¼ inch (5 to 6 mm).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Take the butter out of the freezer and cut it into 2 pieces of equal length.
• Place the butter in the center of each pounded small piece of breast fillet, and wrap it well, giving it a long shape.
• Lay the two larger pieces of fillets flat and place each piece stuffed with butter in the center of each fillet. Wrap tightly and give an elliptical shape. The surface should be very smooth.
• Place them in the freezer for 30 minutes.
• Heat a large quantity of oil in a deep pan and bring it to 340 F (170°C).
• Meanwhile, remove the fillets from the freezer and roll each of them in the flour first, then in the beaten egg and finally in the breadcrumbs.
• Roll each fillet a second time in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs.
• Dip the breaded stuffed fillets in hot oil and fry them on both sides for a few minutes until getting a nice crust and a golden color.
• Place in a baking dish.
• During frying, preheat the convection oven to 400 F (200°C).
• Bake the fried fillets for 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
• Serve with mashed potatoes.

CHICKEN KIEV ( AUTHENTIC RUSSIAN RECIPE)

Steps:

• HOW TO MAKE GARLIC BUTTER FOR CHICKEN KIEV
• In a bowl of your food processor with chopper attachment combine butter, garlic cloves, fresh herbs & pepper. Process until it reaches the paste consistency.
• Form a log 4 cm/1.5 inches thick, cover with plastic wrap and put it in the freezer for at least 15-20 minutes.
• First, remove fat & tenderloins from chicken fillet and pat dry.
• Place chicken on the cutting board, cover with plastic or wax paper. Carefully pound the chicken breast with a meat mallet. You must get 0.5 cm / 0.2 "thick chicken breasts. Try not to tear chicken. Otherwise, later, sealed butter will ooze when you will fry Chicken Kiev. Peel off wax paper.
• Coat the pound chicken breasts in chicken spice mix and let them marinate for 10-15 minutes.
• Take the prepared garlic-herbs butter and cut into 4 equal pieces.
• Place 1 piece of garlic-herbs butter in the centre of each chicken breast.
• Roll into a log, seal from the edges & cover with plastic (make sure that chicken is tightly wrapped with plastic). Put Chicken Kiev in the freezer for 1 hour.
• In a saucepan heat 2 cups vegetable oil.
• Prepare 3 bowls: Corn Flour bowl, bread crumbs bowl & Egg bowl.
• Remove chicken Kiev from the freezer, unwrap. Coat first in flour (it will absorb extra liquid) then dip each peace in slightly beaten eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.
• Fry the Kievs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden & cooked.
• You may have to do it in batches.
• Transfer to a baking tray and bake 20 minutes more.
• Serve with Mashed Potatoes or salad.

CHICKEN KIEV (RUSSIAN)

Steps:

• Remove all fat from chicken and discard.
• If chicken breasts are in one piece, split them into two pieces.
• Place each chicken breast in a large zip-loc bag that has been sprayed with a vegetable oil. Using a mallet, or a small frying pan, carefully pound the chicken until about 1/8 inch thickness. The oil helps the chicken to slide while pounding.
• DO NOT POUND TOO HARD SO THE CHICKEN BREAKS UP.
• Place on a dish, cover and set prepared chicken breasts aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, mix together butter, black pepper, granulated garlic powder and mix to combine well.
• Form butter into a 2" x 3" rectangular shape on a 6 inch square piece of aluminum foil; thickness should be about 1/4".
• Place in freezer compartment of refrigerator for about 1/2 hour until butter mixture hardens.
• Cut butter into 6 equal pieces (1/2" x 3").
• Place one piece of butter at the front of each prepared chicken breast.
• Fold in edges just to catch the edges of the butter on each side, then roll the chciken breast to encase the butter completely.
• This is necessary so that the butter does not run out while deep-frying.
• Secure chicken rolls with skewers or toothpicks.
• In a bowl, beat eggs with water.
• In a separate mixing bowl, mix together black pepper, garlic powder, dill weed and flour.
• In another separate bowl, measure the bread crumbs.
• Completely coat each rolled chicken into the flour mixture.
• Dip flour coated chicken into the egg mixture.
• Now roll and coat the chicken in the bread crumbs mixture.
• Place chicken in a shallow dish and chill for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• In a medium size frying pan, add vegetable oil and heat to medium-high heat.
• Carefully place the chicken rolls into the oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is done and golden brown.
• To test for doneness, cut into 1 rolled chicken to make sure no pink is showing.
• Serve immediately, garnished with lemon twists and parsley.