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Chicken Kiev

4.6(1)
20 min
Time
375°F
Temp
440 cal
Cal
2
Serves

Ingredients

Garlic Herb Butter
4 tbsp butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 tsp lemon zest
Pinch of salt
Chicken
2 large chicken breasts, butterflied
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Instant-Read Meat Thermometer
  • Oil Sprayer Mister
  • Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

  1. 1

    Mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, dill, lemon zest, and salt. Form into 2 logs, wrap in plastic, and freeze 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Butterfly and pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness.

  3. 3

    Place a frozen butter log on each breast. Fold chicken around butter and seal tightly. Secure with toothpicks.

  4. 4

    Dredge in flour, dip in egg, coat in panko. Double bread for extra crunch. Spray with oil.

  5. 5

    Air fry at 375°F for 18-20 minutes, turning carefully halfway, until golden brown and 165°F internal.

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Tip: The butter MUST be frozen or it melts out before the chicken cooks through. Seal the chicken tightly around the butter — any gaps and the butter escapes. Rest 3 minutes before cutting to let the butter settle.

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