Description
Classic Chicken Kiev with a zesty lemon-herb garlic butter center, crispy panko-crusted exterior, and garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for a restaurant-quality dish at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice, plus more lemon wedges for serving
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 large chicken breasts (12 oz each)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Extra light olive oil or canola oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Shape into logs and chill until firm.
- Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through, then flatten slightly with a meat mallet.
- Place a log of the lemon-herb butter in the center of each chicken breast and fold sides over to encase the butter completely.
- Set up a breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and Panko bread crumbs mixed with salt and pepper in a third.
- Coat each stuffed chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, and press into Panko bread crumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and butter is melted inside.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Chilling the butter logs helps prevent them from leaking out during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked but still juicy.
- Optional: serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a light salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days, reheat gently to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: chicken kiev, stuffed chicken breast, garlic herb butter chicken, crispy panko chicken, restaurant-style chicken