Chicken Kiev, also known as stuffed schnitzel, is a classic dish that combines the crispy texture of chicken schnitzel with a flavorful filling. This delectable dish is a culinary journey that tantalizes taste buds with its tender chicken, savory filling, and golden-brown coating. The preparation of Chicken Kiev involves marinating the chicken breast, creating a flavorful stuffing, sorgfältig rolling and breading it, and then frying it until golden brown. Whether served as a main course or as a centerpiece at a special occasion, Chicken Kiev is sure to impress with its rich taste and elegant presentation. The following article will guide you through the steps of creating this classic dish, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect Stuffed Schnitzel/Chicken Kiev every time.
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STUFFED SCHNITZEL (AKA CHICKEN KIEV)
My husband used to buy this from a local Yemenite restaurant until one day he asked me to give it a try and--bullseye! Saucy, savory and it can be re-heated.
Provided by GalicioBocharit
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the stuffing:.
- Sauté the diced onion.
- When onion is translucent, add the ground meat and mix so the meat doesn't clump.
- When meat is almost cooked, add the minced garlic and sauté until everything is well mixed and cooked.
- Add the cumin and cilantro 1/2 tsp salt and mix well, then remove from burner.
- For breading mixture:.
- Mix 1 c flour, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in plate.
- To assemble:.
- Lay a breast flat on a plate and pile as much of the stuffing as you can in the center of it.
- Fold up the ends and fasten with toothpicks.
- Roll in the beaten egg and then in the breading mixture.
- Deep fry in oil on all sides until browned.
- Transfer to a plate and wait until it cools slightly before removing the toothpicks.
- For the sauce:.
- Once all of the schnitzels have been stuffed, there should still be about 1/3-1/2 of the stuffing left over. Put this in a small sauce pan with 1 c water and add the chicken soup mix.
- Bring to a boil, then lower flame and add the 1 Tbsp flour.
- Stir until the sauce has thickened--this should happen pretty quickly.
- Pour the sauce over the toothpick-less schnitzels and serve.
CHICKEN KIEV
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil over medium high heat. The oil needs to be 360 degrees F for frying. If you do not have a frying thermometer, add a cube of white bread to hot oil. If the bread browns in a 40 count, the oil is ready.
- Cover work surface with waxed paper. Arrange breasts on paper. Butterfly small chicken breasts, cut into flesh and across, but not through the breast, and open them up. The 6-ounce thin cut breasts may just be removed from package and arranged on waxed paper. Cover breast meat with a second sheet of waxed paper. Pound out cutlets to 1/4-inch thick with a small heavy skillet or a rubber mallet. Be careful not to tear meat. Roll up waxed paper and breasts and set aside.
- Combine chopped herbs on cutting board with chopped garlic. Cut 4 (1 1/2 tablespoons) pieces of cold butter and coat each piece liberally with the herb garlic mixture.
- In 3 disposable pie tins, set out flour, eggs beaten with a splash of cold water and bread crumbs. Uncover chicken and squeeze a wedge of lemon over breasts. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place an herb-covered piece of butter on each piece of chicken. Wrap and roll cutlets tightly up and over the butter cubes. Discard pie tins used for breading. Secure stuffed chicken with toothpicks. Roll stuffed breasts in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
- Fry the Kiev bundles 7 to 8 minutes on each side until deep golden brown all over.
CHICKEN KIEV
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.
BEST CHICKEN KIEV
From holiday dinners to potluck suppers, this is one of my favorite meals. Folks love the mildly seasoned chicken roll-ups. -Karin Erickson, Burney, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, chives and garlic. Shape into a 3-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Cover and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes., Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut the butter mixture into six 1-in. pieces; place one piece in center of each chicken breast. Roll up chicken from a long side; tuck ends under. Secure with toothpicks. , In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflakes, parsley and paprika. Place buttermilk in another shallow bowl. Dip the chicken into buttermilk, then coat evenly with cornflake mixture. , Preheat oven to 425°; place chicken in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish, seam side down. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170°. Discard toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 47g protein.
UKRAINIAN CHICKEN KIEV
A real Kiev recipe, with seasoned butter rolled up in breaded chicken breasts for a richness fit for royalty! This recipe takes a bit of time, but is well worth the effort.
Provided by William Anatooskin
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 756.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 65.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 197.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 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
CHICKEN KIEV
A favorite aunt shared this special chicken kiev with me. It makes attractive individual servings fancy enough to be served for company. They have great flavor and were a hit at my "Let It Snow" dinner party. -Lynne Peterson, Salt Lake City, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the butter, onion, parsley, garlic powder, tarragon and pepper. Shape mixture into six pencil-thin strips about 2 in. long; place on waxed paper. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4 in. Place one butter strip in the center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over butter; fold ends up and secure with a toothpick. In a bowl, beat egg and milk; place coating mix in another bowl. Dip chicken, then roll in coating mix. Place chicken, seam side down, in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving. Microwave Directions (timing based on a 1100-watt oven): Place chicken in a greased glass pie plate. Microwave on high for 2-1/2 minutes. Turn plate; microwave for 1-2 minutes or until juices run clear. Let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- To make the schnitzel, use thin-sliced chicken breasts. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check to see if the chicken is cooked through by cutting into it. The chicken should be white and opaque all the way through.
- To make the garlic butter, use unsalted butter. This will help to prevent the butter from becoming too salty.
- To make sure the garlic butter is evenly distributed, use a pastry brush to brush it onto the chicken breasts.
- To make the bread crumbs, use fresh bread crumbs. This will help to give the schnitzel a crispy coating.
- To make sure the schnitzel is crispy, fry it in hot oil. The oil should be at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the schnitzel with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken Kiev is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a little bit of planning, you can make this dish in advance and freeze it for later. When you are ready to serve it, simply thaw it out and fry it until it is golden brown and crispy.
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