Alton Brown's chicken Kiev is a classic dish that is sure to impress your guests. This dish is made with chicken breasts that are pounded thin, then wrapped around a garlic and herb butter filling. The chicken is then coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown. The result is a delicious and juicy chicken dish that is perfect for any occasion.
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GOOD EATS CHICKEN KIEV (FROM ALTON BROWN 2004)
Chicken Kiev', aka Tsiplenokovo Po-Kievski and also known as 'Chicken Supreme' (in Europe), is a boned and flattened chicken breast that is then rolled around a chilled piece of herbed butter which is then breaded and fried. This method of preparing chicken is not of Russian origin as the name Kiev' would imply. It was actually created by French chef, Nicolas (Francois) Appert (1749-1841). It is said that restaurants in NYC wanting to welcome the many Russian immigrants gave the name Kiev. The name went back to Europe and there known as 'Chicken Supreme'. After World War II, Chicken Kiev became popular in Russian restaurants. Russian cookbooks have recipes for a similar dish called "côtelettes de volaille". This version is compliments of Alton Brown. We baked it (rather than fry) at 400F. for 30 minutes with great results. The tarragon and panko give this recipe a very unique flavor.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine butter, parsley, tarragon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer. Place mixture on plastic wrap or waxed paper and roll into small log; place in freezer.
- Place chicken breasts, 1 at a time, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Squirt chicken lightly with water and squirt the top of the plastic wrap as well. Pound to no less than 1/8-inch thickness. Season each piece of chicken with salt and pepper.
- Lay 1 chicken breast on a new piece of plastic wrap and place 1/4 of the compound butter and 1 tablespoon bread crumbs in the center of each breast. Using the plastic wrap to assist, fold in ends of breast and roll breast into a log, completely enclosing the butter; roll very tightly. Repeat with each breast. Place chicken in refrigerator for 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Place egg and water mixture in 1 pie pan and 2 cups bread crumbs in a different pie pan.
- Heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat until oil reaches 375 degrees F.
- Dip each breast in the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs. Gently place each breast in oil, sealed-side down, and cook until golden brown, approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove to a cooling rack set in sheet pan and allow to drain for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.8, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 235.2, Sodium 996.2, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4, Protein 38.9
ALTON BROWN'S CHICKEN KIEV RECIPE
I love Alton brown and I love chicken Kiev so I knew when I saw this recipe I had to have it! It is truly amazing and a good thing to serve at a dinner party
Provided by GingerlyJ
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 5h35m
Yield 4 pieces, 44 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine butter, parsley, tarragon, chives,1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer. Place mixture on plastic wrap or waxed paper and roll into small log; place in freezer.
- Place chicken breasts, 1 at a time, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Squirt chicken lightly with water and squirt the top of the plastic wrap as well. Pound to no less than 1/8-inch thickness. Season each piece of chicken with salt and pepper.
- Lay 1 chicken breast on a new piece of plastic wrap and place 1/4 of the compound butter and 1 tablespoon bread crumbs in the center of each breast. Using the plastic wrap to assist, fold in ends of breast and roll breast into a log, completely enclosing the butter; roll very tightly. Repeat with each breast. Place chicken in refrigerator for 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Place egg and water mixture in 1 pie pan and 2 cups bread crumbs in a different pie pan.
- Heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat until oil reaches 375 degrees F.
- Dip each breast in the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs. Gently place each breast in oil, sealed-side down, and cook until golden brown, approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove to a cooling rack set in sheet pan and allow to drain for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 20.9, Sodium 96.1, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.3
CHICKEN KIEV
Pounded wafer-thin, stuffed with herb butter, and fried to golden brown perfection, Chicken Kiev sounds less Russian and suspiciously...French. And that's because it is. French food was very popular in 18th-century Russia. Chicken Kiev actually got its name from a bunch of restaurant owners in New York City who were trying to attract Russian immigrants. Me? I just think it tastes good. This recipe first appeared in Season 8 of Good Eats and was updated in Season 2 of Good Eats: Reloaded.
Provided by Level Agency
Categories Mains
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the butter, parsley, tarragon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until well combined. Place the mixture on plastic wrap or wax paper and roll into small log, and freeze while preparing the chicken.
- Set the chicken breasts, one at a time, on a large piece of plastic wrap, lightly spritz the top of the chicken with water, fold the plastic wrap over the chicken, and spritz the top of the plastic wrap with water. Pound to no less than 1/8-inch thick. Season each piece of chicken with salt and pepper.
- Lay a breast on a new piece of plastic wrap and place one quarter of the compound butter and 1 tablespoon of the panko in the center of each breast. Using the plastic wrap to assist, fold in the ends of the breast and roll into a tight log, completely enclosing butter. Repeat with each breast. Refrigerate the breasts for 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Place egg and water mixture and the remaining panko into separate shallow dishes. Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a 12-inch sauté pan to 375ºF over medium-high heat.
- Dip each breast in the egg mixture and then roll in the breadcrumbs. Gently place each breast in oil, seam-side down, and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Remove to a wire rack set in a half sheet pan to drain and rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN KIEV
I'm not going to say this chicken Kiev is 'easy to make.' It's really not. So, why try? Because, if and when you pull this off, you'll be enjoying one of the greatest chicken experiences of your life. It's also one of the greatest garlic experiences of your life, as well as one of the greatest butter experiences of your life.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grind garlic and a pinch of salt together in a mortar and pestle until garlic is completely smashed. Add parsley and mix until completely incorporated. Pound butter into garlic mixture with pestle until parsley and garlic are fully incorporated into the butter. Wrap the butter mixture in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 15 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place 1/4 the butter mixture in the center of wider end of each chicken breast. Fold the narrower end of each chicken breast up over the butter to form a tight pocket around the butter. Gather the sides of each chicken breast to the center to form a round ball. The top of the chicken will be smooth and the bottom will be gathered. Tightly wrap each chicken breast ball in plastic wrap, put wrapped breasts on a plate, and chill in the freezer until the gathered bottoms hold together and are slightly firm, about 30 minutes.
- Whisk flour and 2 teaspoons salt together in a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs together in another shallow bowl. Pour panko bread crumbs into another bowl.
- Remove chicken breast balls from plastic wrap. Gently press each chicken breast ball into flour mixture to coat and shake off any excess flour. Dip into beaten eggs, then press into bread crumbs. Place breaded chicken onto a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and return to the freezer to chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Working in batches, cook chicken, gathered-side down, in hot oil and until lightly golden on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle salt and cayenne pepper over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until you can hear the butter start to sizzle on the baking sheet, 15 to 17 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 268 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 59.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1656 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHICKEN KIEV
This fantastic Russian Chicken Kiev recipe has been my family favorite for the past 30 years. It is reasonably easy to prepare and is worth the time.
Provided by William Anatooskin
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Russian
Time 1h2m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. On a 6x6 inch piece of aluminum foil, spread mixture to about 2x3 inches. Place this mixture in the coldest section of your freezer and freeze until firm. This can be done ahead of time.
- Remove all fat from the chicken breast. If using whole chicken breasts, cut them in half. Place each chicken breast half between 2 pieces of waxed paper and using a mallet, pound carefully to about 1/4 inch thickness or less.
- When butter mixture is firm, remove from freezer and cut into 6 equal pieces. Place one piece of butter on each chicken breast. Fold in edges of chicken and then roll to encase the butter completely. Secure the chicken roll with small skewers or toothpicks.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with water until fluffy. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, dill weed and flour. Coat the chicken well with the seasoned flour. Dip the floured chicken in the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on a shallow tray and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In a medium size deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil to medium-high. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes then turn over and fry for 5 minutes longer or until the chicken is golden brown. To test for doneness, cut into one of the rolled chicken breasts to make sure it doesn't have a pink interior. Serve immediately, garnished with a sliced lemon twist and a sprinkling or parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 181.1 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 304 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
Tips:
- Brining the chicken breasts overnight in a mixture of water, salt, and sugar helps to keep them moist and juicy during cooking.
- Pounding the chicken breasts thin helps to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Using a sharp knife to make a pocket in the chicken breasts allows you to easily stuff them with the garlic butter mixture.
- Be careful not to overstuff the chicken breasts, or they may burst open during cooking.
- Chilling the stuffed chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes before breading and frying helps to keep the filling from melting out.
- Frying the chicken breasts in hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through ensures that they are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
- Serve the chicken kiev immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Alton Brown's Chicken Kiev recipe is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The chicken breasts are brined, pounded thin, stuffed with garlic butter, breaded, and fried until golden brown. The result is a juicy, flavorful chicken dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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