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Crispy Easy Chicken Kiev stuffed with garlic butter, plated and garnished.

Easy Chicken Kiev Garlic Butter Stuffed Breast

A simple and impressive chicken dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with garlic herb butter, coated, and cooked until crispy and juicy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Butter
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened, then chilled until firm
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped or dried parsley Fresh is preferable, but dried can be used in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts, medium to large, boneless and skinless Consider cutting large breasts in half horizontally for even cooking
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Bread crumbs, panko for extra crunch or regular for tighter crust
  • 1 slice Lemon, optional, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Shape it into a log using plastic wrap or parchment and chill it in the freezer for 15 to 25 minutes until firm.
  2. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for easy rolling.
  3. Wrap the chilled garlic butter inside the pounded chicken breasts, ensuring they are sealed well.
Coating
  1. Coat each stuffed chicken breast first in flour, then dip it in beaten eggs, and finally coat it with bread crumbs. For extra crunch, dip it again in egg and then in bread crumbs.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the coated chicken breasts until they are crispy and cooked through, ensuring the thickest part reaches 165°F (75°C).
  2. Allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing to avoid the butter leaking out too soon.

Notes

Serve with simple sides like mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, or a fresh salad to balance the richness of the dish.