Totally retro, totally simple but totally fabulous and quite possibly the greatest use ofchicken breast, ever!

The trick to ensuring the melted butter stays firmly sealed inside?

Partially freezing the chicken so the chicken is keep firmly in place.

Cut open piece of Chicken Kiev on a plate, ready to be eaten

Frying Chicken Kiev

Yep, its that easy!

Of all the stuffed chicken dishes in this world, Chicken Kiev is surely the king of them all!

Stuffed with rich garlic butter, this Russian beauty is all kinds of incredible.

Chicken Kiev on a plate with a side of potato and salad

In fact, right now I cant think ofanythingthat does!!!

Flour and egg The binding agents to make the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken.

Do you have to deep fry?

Close up photo showing Chicken Kiev stuffed with garlic butter

?For a true Kiev experience, yes you do.

Part 1.

It doesnt need to be perfect, just roughly is fine!

Chicken Kiev ingredients

Refrigerateuntil firm, then cut lengthwise into 2 pieces.

Part 2.

Place the chickenpresentation side downso that side stays neat and flat.

Chicken Kiev ingredients

In a perfect world, youd achieve a neat rectangle shape.

But the world is not perfect.

Season and stuff Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.

How to make Chicken Kiev

Then place a baton of butter in the middle;

Wrap Fold the sides in.

Then starting from the bottom, roll the chicken up into a log (like aburrito!

ensure you coat the ends too.

How to make Chicken Kiev

It will still be raw inside, so we will finish it in the oven.

The Kiev looks so quiet and unassuming, out of the oven!!

But then you cut into it.

How to make Chicken Kiev

It might be retro, but food this good will NEVER go out of fashion, for good reason!

Serve this decadent chicken dish with a big leafy salad tossed with asimple salad dressing.

If you want to go all out, do as Ive done and add a side ofMini Potato Dauphinoise!

Deep frying Chicken Kiev

Frying Chicken Kiev

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Cutting a piece of Chicken Kiev stuffed with garlic butter

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Cut open piece of Chicken Kiev on a plate, ready to be eaten

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