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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Meat and Poultry

    Easy Baked Chicken Kiev

    Published: May 10, 2016 · Updated: Oct 9, 2020 by Neil 8 Comments

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    Easy baked chicken kievs served on a plate with rocket salad. Pin title text overlay at top.
    Easy baked chicken kiev is a delicious recipe for home-made chicken kievs. These are so much healthier than shop bought and are ready in just over an hour. #neilshealthymeals #recipe #chicken #kiev

    Easy baked chicken kiev is a delicious recipe for home-made chicken kievs. These are so much healthier than shop bought and are ready in just over an hour.

    Two plates of baked chicken kievs served with lettuce on one in front of the other with knifes and forks beside.

    These homemade baked chicken kiev are great for a busy weeknight.

    They're healthier than shop bought too.

    I’ve used less butter and also wholemeal breadcrumbs instead of white ones.

    That means they have less saturated fat but still have a delicious golden crunchy coating.

    Close up of a plate of easy baked chicken kiev served with rocket. Salt and pepper cellars and another plate with a kiev and rocket on in the background.

    Chicken Kiev (also known as “Chicken Supreme”) is a classic recipe invented by a Russian chef the early 1800s.

    Normally the chicken is fried in a pan. Here I've made them healthier by partially frying them then baking them.

    But these easy baked chicken kievs are still stuffed full still of flavour!

    Even though less butter is used, there's still enough to ooze out of the chicken whilst cooking. So you're not missing anything.

    The difference here being is that your plate isn’t swimming in the stuff. Nope, there's just enough to give it its authenticness!

    Birds eye view of easy baked chicken kiev served on a plate with rocket salad. Knife and fork beside. Salt and pepper cellars and a bowl of rice at the top.

    Baked Chicken Kiev v Shop Bought Chicken Kiev

    I remember when I was younger that chicken kievs for our family were always a favourite.

    They proved to be a really quick and easy dish that my brother and I could easily shove in the oven whilst our mum and dad were out working late.

    That would be dinner sorted out for us both without my mum having to come home tired and have to prepare something for us.

    Those chicken kievs were shop bought ones for convenience.

    Now that I can, I prefer to make my own.

    This easy baked chicken kiev recipe shows you how I make them for my other half and myself.

    Just double up the recipe if you are making for a family of 4! Here's how to go about making them :-

    How To Make Easy Baked Chicken Kiev

    1. Make the garlic butter. Melting the butter and garlic in a small saucepan, add the parsley and pop in the freezer until slightly hardened.
    2. Use a sharp knife to slit the chicken breasts. Don't cut through the whole breast though. Create a pocket in each breast with the knife and stuff with half of the butter mixture.
    3. Coat the breast in the egg wash then roll in the breadcrumbs. Cling film each breast and pop in the fridge for 20 minutes.
    4. Pre-heat oven, lightly grease a baking tray and gently heat the oil in a non stick frying pan.
    5. Remove cling film from the chicken and brown each side in the pan. Transfer to the baking tray and bake in oven until golden brown.
    6. When ready transfer to serving plates and tip any of the melted butter from the tray over the top of the breasts.

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    Easy baked chicken kiev is a delicious recipe for home-made chicken kievs. These are so much healthier than shop bought and are ready in just over an hour. Click to Tweet

    Easy Baked Chicken Kiev Recipe

    Serve your chicken kievs with some baked potato fries and an iceberg lettuce salad.

    Be careful when you first cut into the chicken for any hot melted butter that might spurt out!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    This easy baked chicken kiev recipe gives you delicious home-made chicken kievs that are so much healthier than shop bought ones. Ready in just over an hour you’ll never know the difference and your waistline will thank you too.
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    Easy Baked Chicken Kiev Recipe

    This easy baked chicken kiev recipe gives you delicious home-made chicken kievs that are so much healthier than shop bought ones.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Russian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 559kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Non stick frying pan
    • Baking tray
    • Saucepans
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 2 chicken breasts approx. 150g each, skinless.
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2 cloves garlic crushed
    • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
    • 1 egg beaten
    • Wholemeal breadcrumbs approx. 50g – but depends on the size of your chicken breasts
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Gently melt the butter and garlic together in a small saucepan, add the parsley and pop into your freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to harden slightly.
    • Slit the chicken breasts from the side with a sharp knife to create a pocket (but not all the way along) and divide the slightly hardened parsley butter mixture in half and fill each chicken breast pocket with the mixture.
    • Coat the chicken breast in egg wash, then roll in the breadcrumbs.
    • Cling film each chicken breast and pop into the fridge for 20 minutes to rest.
    • Pre-heat oven to 200C (fan) and lightly grease a baking tray.
    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
    • Remove cling film from chicken and brown each side in the pan. About 3 minutes each side.
    • Then transfer the chicken breasts to the baking tray and cook in the oven for 20 – 25 minutes until golden brown.
    • When ready transfer to serving plates and pour any of the melted butter from the tray over the top.
    • Delicious served with sweet potato fries and/or a fresh iceberg lettuce salad.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.3g | Protein: 38.1g | Fat: 35.9g | Saturated Fat: 13.3g | Cholesterol: 219.5mg | Sodium: 316.3mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 1.7g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.9mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Baked Chicken Kiev
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 559 Calories from Fat 323
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 35.9g55%
    Saturated Fat 13.3g83%
    Cholesterol 219.5mg73%
    Sodium 316.3mg14%
    Carbohydrates 19.3g6%
    Fiber 1.3g5%
    Sugar 1.7g2%
    Protein 38.1g76%
    Vitamin A 1000IU20%
    Vitamin C 5mg6%
    Calcium 90mg9%
    Iron 2.9mg16%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Susie @ Suzlyfe

      May 10, 2016 at 11:59 am

      This sounds like a pretty solid refueling option 😀 And you know I loooooove me some recovery nutrition!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 11, 2016 at 4:16 am

        Thanks Suz 🙂

        Yep, there's plenty of protein to help to repair those tired muscles!

        Reply
    2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 10, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      I love any breaded/crusted chicken <3 Just so good without fail!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 11, 2016 at 4:18 am

        Thanks Rebecca. It's a great tasty combination isn't it? Designed to satisfy any palate I think! 🙂

        Reply
    3. rachel @ athletic avocado

      May 12, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      what a simple and delicious was to make chicken!!! yum!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 12, 2016 at 7:44 pm

        Thanks Rachel. It's always good to have something quick and easy on the table isn't it!

        Reply
    4. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan

      May 12, 2016 at 8:01 pm

      Wow - cannot wait to take a look of your post on those 13 miles, I bet yall captured some stunning views!
      Neil, the only chicken Kiev I've had has been store bought too - so thanks so much for this recipe. Love your use of whole grain bread crumbs - thanks for a fantastic recipe!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 12, 2016 at 8:46 pm

        It was only recently that I actually thought I would give home-made chicken kiev a go, and so I just kind of made up the recipe from scratch Shashi and it totally worked out, so I'm really happy with it.

        Think those photographs will go on the re-do list though. You know how fussy I am! 😆 The recipes never change though.

        Reply

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