james beard's chicken kiev

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. When the kids were still at home we let them pick dinner for their birthdays.......and we usually had this Russian dish at least 5 times a year. lol.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For james beard's chicken kiev

  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1
    garlic clove
  • 2 tsp
    chives
  • 2 tsp
    parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    rosemary
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp
    water
  • 4
    boneless, skinless, chicen breasts
  • 1 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1/4 c
    flour

How To Make james beard's chicken kiev

  • 1
    Combine butter, garlic, chives, parsley, salt, rosemary, and pepper. Blend well. Roll into a 3/4-inch diameter log in waxed paper. Freeze until very hard.
  • 2
    Blend egg and water. Pound each breast to 1/4-inch thick. Cut butter into 4 pieces. Place a piece of the butter in the chicken. Roll the chicken around the butter and skewer with toothpicks to keep closed.
  • 3
    Dip chicken in flour, egg mixture and then in flour.
  • 4
    Fry about 15 minutes in the hot vegetable oil. Turn occasionally. Drain on paper towels.

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