Ukrainian Chicken Kiev Recipes

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

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.

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.