Chicken Kiev, a Yummy & Healthy Version

Submitted by appetizerqueen

"This is a light version of Chicken Kiev. The yogurt may sound like a strange and untasty ingredient but it works great and I have received many compliments on this dish. I actually double the sauce as it is very tasty. They are great the next day, even cold, for lunch or a picnic."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons chives, fresh, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• pepper, to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

directions

1. Combine all ingredients except the chicken.
2. Cut 2 slits in each chicken breast to form 2 pockets.
3. Lift the flap of each pocket and fill with some of the yogurt mixture.
4. Arrange breasts in a baking dish.
5. spoon remaining yogurt mixture over chicken.
6. Preheat oven to 450°F.
7. Bake chicken 35 minutes, or until crisp and browned.

Reviews

[rpgaymer]

I've never had chicken kiev before because it sounds like the most unhealthy food possible, so I don't know how this recipe stacks up against it. It's a good chicken recipe though, and I'm sure most unknowing people would assume it's loaded with calories and fat, even though it isn't. One note I would make though is it might be a good idea to pan fry the chicken on both sides for a few minutes before baking. As is, all the juices escaped into the pan when I cooked this, and the chicken ended up dryer than it should've been. Pan frying should help with that.

 

[Lighthouse Rita]

Thank you for sharing this light version of Chicken Kiev. I followed your recipe as written.

 

[katia]

Very tasty and so easy! I used turkey breast instead of chicken. Low cal and so good! Thanks for sharing!

 

[sweetysjd]

I think this lacks the buttery richness of traditional chicken kiev, but it doesn't matter, it's delicious! It's so flavorful. I think that the either the cook time or the oven temp might be a little high, but that's easy to adjust. Very easy recipe too. Thanks, I'll be making this again!