Chicken Kiev

Loves2Teach's Note:

This meal is easy to put together, but makes such a nice impression. Great for guests, or dinner for a special someone. Enjoy!!!

• Total Time: 53 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 48 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 cup butter , softened
• 2 tablespoons snipped parsley
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried tarragon leaves
• 1 teaspoon snipped chives
• 1 clove garlic , crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper
• 6 whole chicken breasts , boned,split and skin removed
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 5 eggs , well beaten
• 2 cups dry breadcrumbs
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, blend butter, parsley, tarragon, chives, garlic salt and pepper.
2. Shape into a 4-inch square on aluminum foil.
3. Wrap and freeze until firm, 30-40 minutes .
4. Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
5. Cut frozen butter square into 12 pieces.
6. Place 1 piece of butter in the center of each chicken breast.
7. Fold chicken over butter, making sure butter is sealed completely inside chicken.
8. Fasten with wooden picks.
9. Roll chicken in flour; dip in beaten eggs and coat with bread crumbs; repeat.
10. Heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil in deep fryer to 340*F (170*C).
11. Fry chicken, 3 pieces at a time, until deep golden brown, about 8 minutes, turning if necessary; drain.

Reviews

[Kittencalskitchen]

I had to double this complete recipe, I used seasoned salt and increased the fresh garlic and black pepper, I served the chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce/Gravy, it just doesn't get any better than this! thanks fos sharing hon!...Kitten :)

[Jan in Lanark]

Loved the addition of the tarragon to this classic. I wouldn't, however, classsify this as an easy recipe- wrapping up those breasts can be a major pain I think! Really enjoyed the end result though- thanks for this.

[justcallmejulie]

This was good and easy to assemble. I used home made bread crumbs, because I think the flavor is better than store bought.