ukrainian chicken kiev

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/2 lemon, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• 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.